Scenes from Lahaina on Maui
These are scenes from Lahaina as re-entry into the devastated town for some residents begins on Monday, Sept. 25.










































CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Solar-powered lights shine at the Lahaina Memorial fence above the Lahaina Bypass on Sept. 20.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
A section for beloved animals has been added to the Lahaina Memorial located above the Lahaina Bypass on Sept. 20.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
An overall view of Lahaina as seen on Wednesday, Sept. 20.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
The Hawaiian state flag is stretched across the Lahaina Memorial fence with crosses above the Lahaina Bypass on Sept. 20.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
HECO power lines stretch towards Lahaina from above the town at Lahainaluna on Sept. 20.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Mama Cin Tanaka, left, and Theresa Romero talk story in their Lahainaluna neighborhood on Wednesday, Sept. 20.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Pallets from the former distribution hub at Lahaina Gateway remain stacked in the parking lot on Wednesday, Sept. 20.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Derian Romero paints the patio gate of Kihei Caffe located in Lahaina Gateway on Wednesday, Sept. 20. The restaurant is slated re-open on Sunday, Oct. 1.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Road closure sign and barricades into Lahaina along Honoapiilani Highway at Keawe Street as seen on Wednesday, Sept. 20.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Road closure signs, barricades and check point into Lahaina along Honoapiilani Highway at Keawe Street as seen on Wednesday, Sept. 20.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
A sign for Longs Drugs notifies customers that it has re-opened at the Lahaina Cannery Mall. Next to it is a road closure sign for Lahaina town at Honoapillani Highway and Keawe Street.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Road closure sign and barricade into Lahaina along Honoapiilani Highway at Keawe Street as seen on Wednesday, Sept. 20.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Traffic along Honoapiilani Highway approaching Keawe Street on Wednesday, Sept. 20.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
A Maui Fire Department apparatus speeds into Lahaina along Honoapiilani Highway at Keawe Street on Wednesday, Sept. 20.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Road closure signs and barricades into Lahaina along Honoapiilani Highway at Keawe Street as seen on Wednesday, Sept. 20.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
A banner for ACE Hardware notifies customers that they are open in Lahaina Gateway on Wednesday, Sept. 20. The shopping center was being used as a distribution hub until last week and now is re-opening for business.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Erline and Leo Ramelb take a break in the driveway of their Lahainaluna home which has transformed into a small distribution hub for the neighborhood. The married couple began the hub, located at 876 Kuala St., shortly after the deadly Aug. 8, fire. It has become a place for neighbors and locals to gather, get supplies, nebulizer treatments and support. Pictured are air purifiers which their nephew, Blake Ramelb, rallied donations for via his social media platform.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Erline and Leo Ramelb take a break in the driveway of their Lahainaluna home which has transformed into a small distribution hub for the neighborhood. The married couple began the hub, located at 876 Kuala St., shortly after the deadly Aug. 8, fire. It has become a place for neighbors and locals to gather, get supplies, nebulizer treatments and support. Pictured are air purifiers which their nephew, Blake Ramelb, rallied donations for via his social media platform.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Erline and Leo Ramelb take a break in the driveway of their Lahainaluna home which has transformed into a small distribution hub for the neighborhood. The married couple began the hub, located at 876 Kuala St., shortly after the deadly Aug. 8, fire. It has become a place for neighbors and locals to gather, get supplies, nebulizer treatments and support. Pictured is Erline amid some of the supplies they have available.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Erline and Leo Ramelb take a break in the driveway of their Lahainaluna home which has transformed into a small distribution hub for the neighborhood. The married couple began the hub, located at 876 Kuala St., shortly after the deadly Aug. 8, fire. It has become a place for neighbors and locals to gather, get supplies, nebulizer treatments and support. The Ramelbs catch-up with co-worker Scot Sanchez, right, at their hub.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Erline and Leo Ramelb take a break in the driveway of their Lahainaluna home which has transformed into a small distribution hub for the neighborhood. The married couple began the hub, located at 876 Kuala St., shortly after the deadly Aug. 8, fire. It has become a place for neighbors and locals to gather, get supplies, nebulizer treatments and support.