Transport continues for Ka Laʻi Ola homes in Lahaina
April 5, 2025 · 2:30 AM UTC
Hauling will take place nightly at 9 p.m., from Wednesday, April 9 through Friday, April 11. The transport will involve trucks in a caravan that will move the homes from the staging area near the Kahului small boat ramp, along Kahului Beach Road (Route 3400), to Lahaina.
Hawai’i Wildfire Management Organization recognized with national award
April 4, 2025 · 9:00 PM UTC
The Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization has been recognized by the National Association of State Foresters as a leader in wildfire mitigation.
Wildfire safety legislation moves ahead in the Senate
April 4, 2025 · 3:15 PM UTC
The Senate Judiciary and Ways and Means committees have recommended passage of a House bill that would put into state law fire safety recommendations arising from a Hawaiʻi Attorney General investigation of the August 2023 Maui wildfire disaster. The bill has passed second reading and moves on to third reading in the Senate. House Bill […]
West Maui YMCA Community Center Partnership Park receives $250,000 from Rotary D5000 Foundation Maui Fires Relief Fund
April 2, 2025 · 10:45 PM UTC
A $250,000 check was presented to the West Maui YMCA for its Community Center Partnership Park. The check, from Rotary D5000 Foundation Maui Fires Relief Fund, will support the construction of a Dual Modular unit that will serve as both a youth space, office space, flexible program space and an additional covered area for the community.
New tree hub at Kahului Airport helps wildfire survivors replant lost landscapes
April 2, 2025 · 3:22 PM UTC
The tree saplings are displayed at Maui’s OGG Airport for both arrivals and departures, beneath the central baggage claim’s atrium ceiling and in the nearby courtyard.
Maui United Way invests $1.5M in Lahaina Community Land Trust for long-term resilience
April 1, 2025 · 5:22 PM UTC
Maui United Way has made a significant financial commitment to the Lahaina Community Land Trust with an investment of $1.5 million, designed to help protect and preserve the lands of Lahaina for future generations. This funding aims to support LCLT’s mission of ensuring that Lahaina’s lands remain in the hands of its local residents, with an emphasis on safeguarding affordable housing, cultural spaces and ecosystems.
New maps developed by the University of Hawaiʻi improve wildfire risk warnings
March 31, 2025 · 3:25 PM UTC
Scientists at the University of Hawaiʻi have developed new wildfire risk maps to better predict fire danger across the state. Unlike the current Red Flag Warning system, which relies on weather from a limited number of stations, these maps provide a daily, high-resolution look at the most current fire ignition risks statewide.
HULI and Nā ʻAikāne o Maui bring solar power to Lahaina recovery
March 28, 2025 · 10:30 PM UTC
HULI has raised funds for the construction of 16 solar trailers, which will be donated to Nā ʻAikāne o Maui as part of ongoing efforts to support Lahaina wildfire recovery.
US Department of Labor awards additional $2.5M for Maui wildfire recovery jobs, training
March 26, 2025 · 3:30 PM UTC
The $2.5 million in additional funding is part of the Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant.
Public comment welcome on Lahaina homeowner recommendations for Disaster Recovery Action Plan
March 25, 2025 · 4:50 PM UTC
The community is invited to comment on eight homeowner recommendations developed by Hawaiʻi Community Lending and Ho‘ōla iā Mauiakama Long Term Recovery Group. The recommendations aim to specifically benefit Lahaina homeowners with the goal of preventing the displacement of residents and supporting individuals and families who lack resources to rebuild.
Amended sewer service status for 183 lots; 98.1% of Lahaina’s system now active
March 22, 2025 · 1:45 AM UTC
Sewer service is now active at 183 West Maui lots from Dickenson Street to Shaw Street, makai of the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Lahaina.
Schatz discusses federal funding and Lahaina recovery with Maui County Council, Gov. Green
March 21, 2025 · 8:30 PM UTC
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) met with the Maui County Council and Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green to discuss federal funding for Lahaina recovery and disaster relief programs.
Work to remove pilings along Front Street slated to start around April 1
March 21, 2025 · 7:35 PM UTC
Pilings are concrete support columns for structures built over the water, and their removal is a crucial step in the ongoing recovery from the 2023 Maui wildfires. The structures they once supported were severely damaged or destroyed, and the removal of approximately 232 pilings, along with other hazardous debris such as metal beams and bolts, will help eliminate safety risks in the area.
Surf Blocks turn surfboard waste into fire-resistant homes on Maui
March 20, 2025 · 3:25 PM UTC
The concept of “Surf Blocks” was born about eight years ago when David Sellers, an amateur surfer but pro architect, came across a dumpster filled with EPS styrofoam chunks of surfboards outside his office from neighboring Quatro. Naturally, Sellers wondered how many houses could be built from it.
Lahaina Clinic staff honored for volunteerism in aftermath of 2023 wildfire
March 19, 2025 · 8:00 PM UTC
Kaiser Permanente recently honored its Lahaina Clinic staff members with the 2024 David Lawrence Community Service Award, recognizing their dedication and service in the aftermath of the August 2023 Maui wildfires.
Vegetation removal bill cut back after concerns raised about letting utilities off the hook
March 19, 2025 · 3:25 PM UTC
Two state House committees have decided to defer action on a Senate bill that would, among other things, require private and public property owners to trim grass within certain proximities of public rights of way and utility lines.
Maui United Way completes distribution launch of gas cards to wildfire survivors
March 18, 2025 · 10:00 PM UTC
Maui United Way announced the successful launch of its initiative to support wildfire survivors facing ongoing transportation challenges. Recognizing this critical community need, and with support from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, Maui United Way has funded the distribution of $240,000 in gas cards to wildfire displaced families. These monthly $100 gas cards were provided […]
Lahaina Community Webinar set for 5:30 p.m. March 19
March 18, 2025 · 8:00 PM UTC
Residents are encouraged to attend the County of Maui Office of Recovery’s monthly Lahaina Community Webinar on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Officials will discuss topics covering Lahaina rebuild efforts. Presentations include rebuilding and tips regarding contracting from the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; sewer system updates from the […]
UHERO: Persistent income, employment, housing challenges 1.5 years after the Maui wildfires
March 17, 2025 · 9:50 PM UTC
Nearly a year and a half after the devastating August 2023 wildfires, new survey results from the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization (UHERO) highlight persistent housing unaffordability, elevated poverty and unemployment rates, and ongoing economic hardship among fire-impacted households on Maui. Launched in August 2024, in partnership with the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, the Maui Recovery Survey: Housing and Jobs is designed to […]
Lahaina business destroyed in fires, reopens at new Kīhei location
March 17, 2025 · 6:18 PM UTC
Whaler’s Locker, one of the many businesses destroyed in the 2023 Lahaina wildfires, has reopened at a new location in Kīhei. The shop was originally located at 780 Front St. and was one of the older businesses in the district. “We were often called the shark tooth store and had a large great white jaw […]