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Lahaina fire leads to disappearing tourism jobs, desperately needed construction workers
Demand for constructor workers and contractors is outpacing the need in Lahaina, where a massive rebuild effort is just getting started.
Nearly one-year after Lahaina wildfires: debris clearance at 88%, more than two dozen permits issued to rebuild
Gov. Josh Green provided an update on the ongoing Maui wildfire recovery as the one year mark nears on Aug. 8, 2023. As of July 5, 2024, the state had cleared all individuals from the non-congregate sheltering (NCS) program at hotels; however, there were still 62 families that were finalizing their arrangements with the federal government to transition into longer-term housing. That’s down from the 3,071 families that were being accommodated in hotels in the aftermath of the wildfires.
Habitat for Humanity Maui announces Disaster Recovery Fundraiser at Old Lahaina Lūʻau to rebuild Lahaina post-wildfires
Habitat for Humanity Maui announced a special Disaster Recovery Fundraiser to be held at the historic Old Lahaina Lūʻau on Aug. 17, 2024. This event aims to raise essential funds to support the 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.
