Kula Residents Say They Have Built A Closer And More Resilient Community Since The Fire
A steady stream of volunteers has helped clean the land of debris and potential fuel for future fires.
The Maui Wildfires Were Massive. These Numbers Help Us Comprehend Them
It’s been one year since four fires devastated the Valley Isle.
As We Come Together A Year After The Maui Tragedy, It’s OK To Not Be OK
While anniversaries can help move us forward, they can also mark a moment of reflection about how much farther we must go.
Hawaii, Maui County, HECO And Others Agree To Pay $4 Billion To Wildfire Victims
The proposed settlement still needs to be approved by a judge. And insurers that have paid out billions in claims have not agreed to terms.
There Are So Few Doctors In Maui County That Even Medical Workers Struggle To Get Care
More than two-thirds of Maui County residents experienced delays accessing health care last year, according to a new report.
The Maui Fires In Photos: July 2024
Community members shared their vision for rebuilding Lahaina, a major housing proposal took a step forward and council candidates jockeyed for position ahead of the August primary election.
We’re Sharing The First Batch Of Your Letters To Lahaina
Civil Beat is still collecting submissions as we approach the first anniversary of the Maui fires. Send yours today.
Researchers Face Funding Gap In Effort To Study Long-Term Health Of Maui Fire Survivors
The University of Hawaii team is having to recalibrate plans after the governor vetoed a wildfire omnibus bill, setting back efforts to follow a larger cohort of survivors.
More Child Care Is On Its Way To Lahaina Families
Some early learning programs are reopening after their centers were destroyed last summer, but providers say more resources are needed.
Lahaina’s Front Street Property Owners Are Eager To Rebuild, But It’s Complicated
Sea level rise, permitting and a push for restoration of a buried historic site and wetlands make it challenging.