Mental health support for survivors is essential, official says
Addressing the mental health needs of Maui fire survivors is crucial not only in the weeks, but months and years to come following the deadly Aug. 8 disaster. Read more
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Kokua Line: Is it too late to get Disaster Unemployment Assistance?
Question: Is it too late to get DUA? Read more
More than $17M awarded for mental health support for Maui
The funding is four times the amount provided to Hawaii last year to support comprehensive community mental health services. Read more
Program to support those who host fire-displaced Maui residents
Under the program, hosts sharing their homes can apply to receive $375 a month for every fire survivor living with them, up to $1,500. Read more
Budget compromise assures Maui wildfire relief funding
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz said the additional $16 billion in disaster relief funds means money for Maui’s recovery remains safe “and not something we have to worry about.” Read more
Maui fire survivors face long road to recovery, United Way official says
There remains a long road ahead for Maui residents recovering from the deadly Aug. 8 wildfires, according to Larry Olmstead, president and CEO of United Way of Northern California. Read more
Army Corps of Engineers opens Maui office for wildfire relief
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has established an office on Maui to oversee the management and execution of its contribution to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s recovery missions following the wildfires that ravaged Lahaina and parts of Upcountry. Read more
After 7 weeks in burn unit, another Lahaina victim dies
As thousands of people rushed to flee the raging wildfire that swept through Lahaina, a flaming branch crashed to the roadway ahead of Laurie Allen’s car as she tried to escape. Read more
Maui wildfire victims may apply for disaster relief
All Lahaina and Kula residents may apply for assistance from the Maui Disaster Relief Fund, sponsored by the Hawai‘i Catholic Community Foundation and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, starting Oct. 1. Read more
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Displaced families scramble to meet deadline to stay in Maui hotels
Households that didn’t meet the eligibility requirements by the deadline were told they would lose key access to their lodging today. Read more
Tourism tumbles for Hawaii in aftermath of Maui fires
Visitor arrivals and spending for the state fell in August as visitor arrivals to Maui plummeted nearly 58% and spending fell 49% after the devastating Aug. 8 Lahaina wildfire — the worst natural disaster in state history and the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century. Read more
Lahaina parents, teachers call for safety monitoring for students
Many West Maui families and educators doubt that the three Lahaina public schools reopening in October are as safe as officials say, and they want to see stronger monitoring for toxic substances and emergency and evacuation plans set up well before students and employees return, according to numerous testifiers at an emotional public meeting Thursday. Read more
More assistance with insurance for Maui fire victims needed, advocates say
Lahaina fire survivors without renter’s or property owner’s insurance — and even those with insurance — received no assurances Thursday that the state can help them recover their losses anytime soon. Read more
Kokua Line: Is tax office aware of ‘transfer fee’ scam?
Question: Is the tax department aware that a scammer is sending out letters trying to trick people into paying a “loan transfer” fee? I didn’t fall for it, but others might. I looked on the DOTAX website but didn’t see anything about it. Read more
West Maui tourism to return in phases
Maui Mayor Richard Bissen on Wednesday announced the staggered reopening of tourism in West Maui, starting Oct. 8 with the northernmost resort area of Kapalua. Read more
Lahaina schools to reopen to students in October
Lahainaluna High, Lahaina Intermediate and Princess Nahienaena Elementary schools in Lahaina will reopen to students in a phased plan after the October fall break now that their soil, water and air have been deemed safe, and monitoring will continue, state and federal officials have announced. Read more
Hawaii House members hope to keep U.S. government running
Some hard-line Republican House members do not want to replenish the country’s federal disaster aid. Read more
Maui price freeze on essential goods, services still in effect
Mana Moriarty, executive director of the state Office of Consumer Protection said these price freezes were first ordered on Aug. 9, and that specific essential goods and services must be sold at pre-emergency price levels. Read more
Lahaina family continues home distribution hub for survivors
At the age of 53, Leo Ramelb works a full-time job as a hotel bellman in Kaanapali. His 90-year- old father suffered a stroke Tuesday and was hospitalized last week at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Read more
Before and after: Many Lahaina landmarks, historic sites lost in Maui fire
The Aug. 8 wildfire that tore through Lahaina destroyed more than a dozen cultural landmarks and historic structures. View an interactive display of before and after images featuring some of the historic sites lost in the inferno. Read more
Maui’s Filipino community finds help, comfort at resource fair
Organizers said 2,750 people attended the Hawak Kamay (Hand in Hand) Filipino Resource Fair, which coincided with regular hours for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Disaster Recovery Center that has been operating out of the civic center gymnasium. Read more
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