Maui News
DMVL opening Lahaina Satellite Office for reissuing Hawaiʻi driver’s licenses
The County of Maui Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing’s Lahaina Satellite Office will be available beginning Wednesday, Aug. 16, to assist West Maui residents whose Hawaiʻi driver’s licenses or Hawaiʻi State Identification cards have been lost or destroyed by wildfires. The office will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
UH Maui College Health Center offers free healthcare, birth control for displaced women
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Health Center is providing birth control visits and women’s health exams to women impacted by the Maui wildfires.
Lahaina wildfire death toll rises to 106
The Lahaina wildfire, that decimated the old Hawaiian fishing village week ago, has reached a death toll of 106. As of this afternoon, 27-32% of the impacted area has been surveyed and completed, according to estimates from Governor Josh Green and Maui police.
WATCH: FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Task Force continues search efforts in Lahaina after devastating wildfire
Watch members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Urban Search and Rescue Task Force on the ground in Lāhainā.
United Health Foundation donates $500K to aid Maui wildfire survivors
The United Health Foundation is donating $250,000 to both the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation and the Maui Food Bank to aid in recovery efforts.
Gov. Green signs order providing access to Lahaina via Māʻalaea during specific hours
On Wednesday, the road will open to all motorists daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Access from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. will be limited once again to residents, first responders, and employees of West Maui.
Hawaiian Telcom providing free community WiFi and phone service at three Maui shelters
Hawaiian Telcom is providing free community WiFi and phone service at three Maui shelters: War Memorial Gym in Wailuku, Kīhei Gym and Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani.
Molokaʻi Hoe Canoe Race canceled to preserve resources for Maui relief efforts
The Oʻahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association has cancelled the Molokaʻi Hoe Canoe Race due to the unfolding crisis on Maui, emphasizing their responsibility to prioritize community well-being and uphold the spirit of aloha.
Haleakalā National Park’s Summit and Kīpahulu Districts to remain closed through Friday night, Aug. 18, 2023
Haleakalā National Park’s Summit and Kīpahulu Districts remain closed to the public through the evening of Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. The National Park Service advises the public: “Please do not attempt to visit the park during the closure as both districts are closed to entry.”
Maui Nui Marine Resource Council supporting relief efforts, taking action for Maui’s reefs
The Maui organization is working quickly with its partners to assess the impacts of the wildfires and find solutions to prevent additional harm. While the situation remains dynamic, the council is moving forward on several fronts.
Central Pacific Bank continues efforts to help people impacted by Maui wildfires
The bank is waiving ATM and safe deposit box fees, expediting debit card and checkbook replacement and has established a hotline for Maui customers.
Weather update: Tropical Storm Greg now 790 miles southeast of Hilo; Hurricane Fernanda weakening in open waters
Forecasters are tracking two systems: Tropical Storm Greg in the Central North Pacific; and Hurricane Fernanda in the Eastern North Pacific.
Wildfires delay start of semester at UH Maui College
The start of the fall semester at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College will be delayed a week because of the devastating impact of the deadly wildfires, according to an announcement by UH Maui Chancellor Lui Hokoana.
The semester was scheduled to begin on Monday, Aug. 21, and will now begin on Monday, Aug. 28, for UH Maui College. The start of the fall semester for UHʻs other nine campuses will remain on Aug. 21, as scheduled.
MEO offering transports for medical needs from South Maui, Pukalani shelters
Maui Economic Opportunity buses will offer transports – at no cost to riders – for medical appointments for those impacted by the fires and sheltering at the South Maui Community Park Gymnasium and Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani.
Following deadly fires, UH Maui College comes together to prepare for semester
Less than a week after the deadly wildfires wreaked devastation in Lahaina and Kula, about 200 University of Hawaiʻi Maui College faculty and staff attended the fall 2023 convocation at the Kahului campus on August 14. The gathering also included the Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi education centers via Zoom.
Disaster Legal Hotline set up by the Hawaiʻi State Bar Association to aid those impacted by wildfires
As a community service to aid those affected by the wildfires, the Hawaii State Bar Association is hosting a FREE legal hotline to provide legal assistance to the residents of Maui and the Big Island and any others adversely affected.
Wiwoʻole Maui Benefit Concert, Aug. 19 Livestream
Wiwoʻole in native Hawaiian means ‘fearless, brave, bold, and courageous.’ In this historic occurrence of unprecedented and catastrophic loss, the unifying and healing power of mele (music) has summoned Maui’s celebrated recording artists and hālau to gather for the Wiwoʻole Maui Benefit Concert (Livestream) on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023 live-streamed from Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort.
Maui Council Vice Chair grateful for ongoing government, community support
Sugimura holds the council seat for the Upcountry area, which saw heavy damage from Maui’s ongoing wildfires. While West Maui saw the brunt of damage and all loss of life was tied to Lahaina, Upcountry is seeing its share of damage to property amid ongoing wildfire suppression efforts.
Caravan of medical personnel, other volunteers arrive in West Maui to help residents in need
Monday morning a caravan of nurse practitioners, mental health counselors, a psychiatrist and dedicated volunteers arrived in West Maui to support residents in-need from the Lahaina fire.
Good Morning America releases Maui Strong special
ABC News’ “Good Morning America” announced today “Maui Strong,” a special initiative spotlighting the Maui community with a call to action to raise funds for their recovery efforts following the recent deadly wildfires.
