Latest Fire Recovery News
Samaritan’s Purse dedicates new homes to Maui families impacted by Lahaina wildfire
Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief organization, dedicated three newly built homes in Lahaina for Maui families who survived the state’s deadliest wildfire in history. Each home—constructed under the guidance of local contractors and built with the hands and hearts of Samaritan’s Purse volunteers—stands as a visible reminder to these families that they are not forgotten, organization leaders said.
Wildfire survivors urged to beware of contractor fraud as they rebuild homes
Many Maui wildfire survivors are beginning to repair and rebuild their homes after the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires. FEMA encourages survivors hiring a contractor to beware of fraud.
Temporary housing units to be moved onto private and secondary sites in West Maui
FEMA began moving temporary housing units from the staging site in Lahaina to private and secondary sites on June 26, 2025. Movement will continue over the next several weeks, providing further available housing for wildfire survivors in West Maui. The first unit was moved to a private site on Thursday, with additional units to follow.
Habitat for Humanity Maui to hold Disaster Recovery Fundraiser at Old Lahaina Lūʻau
Habitat for Humanity Maui announced its second annual Disaster Recovery Fundraiser to be held at the historic Old Lahaina Lūʻau on Oct. 4, 2025. This event aims to raise essential funds to support the continued rebuilding of Lahaina, which was devastated by the catastrophic wildfires of 2023. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go directly towards recovery and reconstruction efforts.
County of Maui, HUD sign $1.6B grant agreement for disaster relief
A grant agreement authorizing approximately $1.6 billion in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to support Maui wildfire recovery efforts was finalized Friday by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and the County of Maui.
Hawaiʻi AG gives update on implementation of Lahaina Wildfire Phase III report — “We are all part of the solution”
Attorney General Anne Lopez announced the conclusion of the Department of the Attorney General’s investigation of state and county government response to the August 2023 Lahaina Fire.
Lahaina Resource Center closed on June 19, 24-26
The County of Maui Office of Recovery’s Lahaina Resource Center will be closed on June 19 and 24-26, 2025.
Maui wildfire recovery: Progress and persistent challenges highlighted in UHERO report
Nearly two years after the devastating Maui wildfires, survivors of the disaster are showing encouraging signs of recovery, although problems with healthcare access, children’s mental health and housing instability persist, according to a report by the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization. The results come from the latest update of the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study, […]
Transport begins of 400,000 tons of Lahaina wildfire debris to permanent disposal site
Trucks carrying Lahaina wildfire debris began transport operations Monday from the Olowalu Temporary Debris Storage (TDS) site to the Permanent Disposal Site (PDS) adjacent to the Central Maui Landfill in Puʻunēnē, as work began to transfer approximately 400,000 tons of debris to the permanent site.
Transport of Lahaina wildfire debris to start Monday, June 16
The transfer of Lahaina wildfire debris from the Olowalu Temporary Debris Storage site to the Permanent Disposal Site adjacent to the Central Maui Landfill in Puʻunēnē is set to begin June 16, with completion expected in approximately five months.
Maui United Way launches Kahua Grant Initiative to strengthen local nonprofits
Maui United Way announces the launch of its Kahua Grant Initiative, a new program designed to provide capacity-building support to emerging and grassroots nonprofits across Maui County. The program aims to equip participating organizations with the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to build a strong foundation for long-term sustainability and deeper community impact.
FEMA will soon end in-person presence at two recovery centers on Maui
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will end in-person staffing at the two public-facing recovery centers on Maui in the coming weeks.
Lahaina Town street design is focus of workshops, open houses, June 24-26
The County of Maui Office of Recovery invites the community to provide input on the way streets in the commercial core of Lahaina town, including Front Street, are rebuilt during a series of design workshops and open houses slated for June 24-26, 2025.
Lahaina Strong launches inaugural Mākeke: a gathering for healing, resources and resilience
Lahaina Strong, in partnership with Maui Behavioral Health Resources and hosted by Maui Land & Pine, welcomes the inaugural Lahaina Strong Mākeke, happening on Saturday, June 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. at 1000 Kapalua Drive in West Maui.
Lahaina community meeting on fire hazard mitigation to be held June 16
The County of Maui will hold a meeting for the Lahaina community on fire prevention, mitigation and evacuation planning at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 16, 2025, at the Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary School cafeteria.
Gov. Green welcomes new State Fire Marshal, Dori Booth
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., today announced the appointment of Dori Booth as Hawaiʻi’s new State Fire Marshal, reviving a critical public safety position that has been vacant for nearly 46 years. The original Office of the State Fire Marshal was abolished by Act 241 of the 1978 Session Laws of Hawaiʻi, with its responsibilities devolved to the counties as of July 1, 1979.
Walmart volunteers help assemble food boxes for Lahaina’s Filipino community
Volunteers from Kahului Walmart and Walmart’s Hawaiʻi Market Office helped assemble 1,225 food boxes at the Maui Food Bank last week. It’s part of an ongoing program for Lahaina’s Filipino community by Kaibigan ng Lahaina and supported by the American Red Cross.
Residents encouraged to attend in-person Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday, June 4
Residents are encouraged to attend the County of Maui’s Lahaina Community Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at the Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria.
HIDOE breaks ground on Lahaina educator housing project
The state Department of Education held a blessing and groundbreaking ceremony Thursday morning for a $20 million rental housing development for educators and school staff in Lahaina. The project addresses a critical workforce housing shortage and supports efforts to stabilize and retain staff at West Maui schools following the August 2023 wildfires.
Lahaina Filipino Fire Survivors Association launches to fight for working class migrants
The County of Maui Office of Recovery, Lahaina Filipino fire survivors and community members gathered to celebrate the official launch of the Lahaina Filipino Fire Survivors Association on Tuesday. LFFSA, an initiative of the Hawaiʻi Workers Center, is a grassroots organization of directly impacted worker leaders organizing for a long term recovery that addresses the most crucial needs of Lahaina’s Filipino fire survivors in the aftermath of the 2023 wildfires.
