Gov. Josh Green on Monday made good on his pledge to help the people of Maui recover from the Aug. 8 wildfires while sticking to his earlier promises to help financially struggling families across the state. Read more
Gov. Josh Green said he has spoken to some owners who told him “they don’t want to rent to local people. That made me very angry.” Read more
When Haleiwa resident Kanani Oury first conceived the idea of the “Makana no na Keiki” holiday gift drive benefiting kids who have survived the Maui wildfires, she vowed that every one of the hundreds of children preregistered for the culminating “family fun fair” this Saturday would get at least one gift. Read more
The Red Cross said it will communicate all changes with residents proactively as move dates approach. Read more
All 83 zones in the Lahaina Wildfire Disaster Area completed reopening Tuesday, over a week ahead of schedule. Read more
The SBA said in a news release today it will accept late applications for property damage disaster loans beyond the original Monday deadline. Read more
An oceanfront section of Front Street, where the fire ripped through a traffic jam of cars trying to escape town, reopened Friday. Read more
The ongoing hit to Maui’s economy from the devastating Aug. 8 wildfires will continue to drag down Hawaii’s overall economic forecast heading into the new year. Read more
Results from testing ash samples in Lahaina show concerning high levels of toxic chemicals. Read more
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A renowned Japanese architect has brought an example of a quick-build home for displaced fire survivors to Maui. Read more
FEMA said those applying have until midnight today to apply or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Read more
Monday is the last day for those affected by the Aug. 8 wildfires on Maui to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance and a disaster loan from the Small Business Administration. Read more
FEMA’s Direct Lease program allows property owners to earn “fair and stable compensation” while housing a family in need. Read more
The foundation announced the gift today, saying 75% of the amount will be designated for the Maui Strong Fund, while the remainder will support operating costs for ongoing relief efforts. Read more
Question: Does the state tax department plan to host any workshops, seminars or webinars for Maui wildfire survivors on tax filing for the 2023 tax year? Read more
Disaster survivors are encouraged to file insurance claims for damage or losses to their primary homes, personal property and vehicles before applying for FEMA assistance. Read more
One step in front of another. Step by step, Lahaina Intermediate School teacher Nate Kahaiali‘i has faith there will be progress toward recovery from the Aug. 8 Maui wildfires that destroyed his childhood home. Read more
Most of the bikes from this year’s event are going to families displaced by the Aug. 8 wildfires on Maui. Read more
The deadline for people and businesses affected by the deadly Aug. 8 Maui wildfires to apply for federal assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency and U.S. Small Business Administration is Dec. 11. Read more
Gov. Josh Green and the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corp. are renewing their call for homeowners to offer their unoccupied rooms, units or houses to help Maui wildfire survivors. Read more
Maui County today lifted two more fire-impacted areas of Lahaina from an unsafe water advisory that has been in place since August following the deadly wildfires. Read more
