Federal, state centers to assist wildfire survivors open in Lahaina
Two new centers serving survivors of the Maui wildfires opened their doors today, officials said, as Lahaina transitions into a new phase of recovery. Read more
Maui Wildfire Resources
Celebrity fund for Maui wildfire survivors donates $60M
When Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launched the People’s Fund for Maui, they committed $10 million and asked others to join them. Read more
Communications breakdown led to lack of alerts amid Maui fire
The preliminary report describes a breakdown in communication between police responders, firefighters and emergency officials after cellular networks went down. Read more
Maui mobile ministry takes its support directly to the unsheltered
Church volunteers on Maui who have operated a van since 2014 to distribute food and supplies to the homeless have seen the number of unsheltered people more than double since the catastrophic wildfires. Read more
Vacation rental bill is headed to uncertainty
State Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole remembers playing as a boy in the 1990s at homes in Kaneohe that have now become illegal short-term rentals — including one directly behind his house that’s outfitted with a putting green and tiki torches. Read more
Health officials say it’s safe to surf and swim off Lahaina
The Health Department’s announcement didn’t address the safety of eating fish and other marine species. Read more
Skyrocketing Maui rent shrinks housing options for wildfire survivors
Rent control might be needed as Maui landlords continue to demand more money for limited housing to accommodate survivors of the Aug. 8 wildfires, according to officials with the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement who say victims might need to consider moving off-island for a year or more. Read more
Nonprofit raises $1.2M to help Maui’s restaurant workers
Donations will continue to be accepted until April 30. Read more
Maui wildfire victims to receive wellness services
Tzu Chi Hawaii, which provided 1,700 families with debit cards and relief materials in the aftermath of the Aug. 8 wildfires on Maui, is sponsoring a Wellness and Resilience event today. Read more
Don't miss out on what's happening!
Stay in touch with top news, as it happens, conveniently in your email inbox. It's FREE!
By clicking to sign up, you agree to Star-Advertiser's and Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. This form is protected by reCAPTCHA.
No need for ban on short-term rentals in West Maui, Gov. Green says
There are enough housing options on Maui to accommodate everyone 231 days after the fires, Green said. Read more
No need for ban on short-term rentals in West Maui, Green says
There are enough housing options on Maui to accommodate everyone 231 days after the fires, Green said. Read more
Temporary school called ‘small miracle’ after Lahaina fire
Glancing at the new temporary school on a grassy slope in Pulelehua, Maui, casual onlookers might perceive a simple cluster of boxy modular buildings hurriedly erected in just over three months, but Gov. Josh Green calls the school’s rapid construction “a small miracle” in the wake of a disaster, and he and others also see the beginnings of healing and hope. Read more
Kaiser’s temporary Lahaina clinic to open Thursday
It will offer adult, pediatric, OB-GYN, behavioral health and optical/optometry services for Kaiser members, as well as an on-site pharmacy and lab area. Read more
Column: Meet evolving mental-health needs after Maui tragedy
While much of the focus has been on replacing tangible losses — homes, businesses, schools and jobs — we must also prioritize recovery from the disaster’s significant and long-lasting impact on mental health. Read more
With cloudy state finances, Hawaii’s ‘rainy day’ fund held for future rainy day
The ongoing scramble for emergency wildfire recovery funding at the Legislature doesn’t appear dire enough to tap what is commonly known as Hawaii’s “rainy day fund” or EBRF. Read more
Maui’s mayor pledges to return residents home
Maui Mayor Richard Bissen made his second State of the County address since the Aug. 8 wildfires Friday night and said, “I am here to report that the state of our county is heartbroken.” Read more
EPA inspects 18.5 miles of sewer lines in Lahaina
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday said it has finished inspecting sanitary sewer lines in Lahaina following the Aug. 8 wildfires. Read more
Hawaii’s health industry addresses Maui’s maternal care crisis
Advocates say long-term solutions are needed to address a chronic shortage of obstetricians on the Valley Isle which persisted even before the wildfires. Read more
Maui County seeks to expedite permits for private developers
Maui County’s interim housing plan, which includes developments funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the state and the county, was announced Wednesday evening at the county’s weekly disaster recovery community update meeting at the Lahaina Civic Center. Read more
Questions remain over threats of moratorium on West Maui vacation rentals
Owners who convert won’t have to pay county property taxes — combined with government-paid rental income ranging from $5,000 a month for a one-bedroom unit to $11,000 for a four-bedroom. Read more
Gov. Green threatens new April ban on West Maui vacation rentals
There are still 1,744 people living in hotels, and Green wants to find them all long-term housing by July 1. Read more
Having trouble finding what you need? Try using our search feature.
Subscriber Favorites
At 17, she just passed the state bar of California
Police seek 4 possible suspects for school property damage
Man claims insanity in attack on mother pushing baby stroller
Matt Gaetz drops bid for Trump attorney general amid opposition
Indian billionaire indicted in U.S. bribery case
More Editors' Picks
Hawaiian Home Lands pursues Royal Kunia housing plan
Man claims insanity in attack on mother pushing baby stroller
West Side crackdown is reducing crime
More police cameras sought for West Oahu
Freshman Alejado to start at QB for Hawaii if Schager unable to play
