Over a year since the fires, Maui County officials have yet to release the findings of a federal and county investigation into the cause of wildfires in Lahaina and Upcountry Maui, where nearly two dozen properties burned that same day. Read more
It may seem like a lot of money — and it is, in relation to the amount of money circulating in the islands — but in truth, $4 billion is hardly enough to cover the damages done by the devastating West Maui fires of August 2023. Read more
No, folks — Hawaii’s brushfire season this year will not be ending with the summer months. Read more
Fifty new modular homes at Kapalua Resort built for Kapalua Golf and neighboring hospitality employees displaced by the August 2023 Lahaina wildfire were unveiled Tuesday at a ceremony. Read more
Missive to Maui County: It is the county’s duty and responsibility to push forward and release details of the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) report revealing conclusions about the cause or causes of the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires in Lahaina and Upcountry Maui. Read more
An effort by insurance companies to upend or alter a tentative $4 billion settlement over the August 2023 Maui wildfire disaster was rejected in state court Tuesday. Read more
For Ernesto Perez, life on Maui wasn’t easy. But it was pleasant and peaceful, and a long way from the cartel violence of Mexico that his family escaped nearly three decades ago. Read more
As drought continues to expand and intensify, Hawaii can expect more wildfires to occur across the isles the rest of this summer. Read more
The massive fire destroyed the Waiola Church, the first Christian church on Maui, whose cemetery held the eternal resting place of several members of the Hawaiian royal family, including the church’s founder, Queen Keopuolani, and Princess Nahienaena. Read more
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At least nine or so property owners on Komo Mai Street in a mauka section of Lahaina are in some stage of rebuilding — from ground compacting to framing. Read more
Practitioners of two Hawaiian healing methods have joined together in helping Maui wildfire survivors in their recovery, offering complimentary lomilomi massage and hooponopono conflict-resolution sessions. Read more
About 28.6% of Maui residents spend half or more of their income on rent; they are considered severely rent-burdened. Read more
It’s April of 2024 in Lahaina. A week’s worth of rain preserves the land and changes the dry landscape completely. As the rain disappears for a time, so does the beautiful, green landscape. Read more
The beautiful coral reefs that once decorated the shoreline surrounding Maui’s west coast are dying from a variety of human toxins and the rising temperatures created by industrial pollution. Read more
Experts say more wildfires — and megafires, described by some as fires that burn at least 100,000 acres — are expected in coming decades, and that prevention, preparation and resilience are more important than ever. Read more
Because wildfires can be unpredictable and uncontrollable, residents should take proactive measures — no matter how small — to make upgrades around their property and protect themselves in the event of another disaster. Read more
Gov. Josh Green told reporters that “12,000 people-plus were displaced, or 3,000 properties were destroyed. The estimated cost of the overall recovery will ultimately exceed $12 billion.” Read more
Most of the 102 victims of 2023’s Maui wildfires were senior citizens, prompting Gov. Josh Green and Maui Mayor Richard Bissen on Friday to honor kupuna at a gathering with food and fellowship. Read more
Customers of Hawaii’s largest electrical utility should not see bill increases due to the utility’s portion of a pending $4 billion Maui wildfire litigation settlement. Read more
