Jessica Terrell/Civil Beat/2023
Here’s How Lahaina Can Rebuild Better And Stronger
California communities offer some practical solutions to the serious challenges facing Maui in the years ahead.
Jessica Terrell/Civil Beat/2023
Businesses In Lahaina May Face Significant Barriers To Reopening
A California town recovering from a devastating wildfire offers a glimpse of the challenges ahead for Lahaina’s business community — along with a few possible solutions.
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New Civil Beat Database Tracks Millions In Donations And Government Funds For Maui
Readers have asked Civil Beat to follow where donated monies are going.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Santa Claus Returns To Lahaina For ‘The Most Important Year Of All’
Ron Proctor has donned the red suit for 25 years. He lost everything in the Aug. 8 wildfires, except his Christmas spirit.
Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2023
Lahaina Family Counts Christmas Blessings Despite The Uncertainty Ahead
The stressors of daily life compound the challenges fire survivors are facing.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
Maui Starts Building Temporary Landfill For Wildfire Ash And Debris Despite Public Concerns
The county has proposed making Olowalu the permanent site to store 400,000 cubic yards of contaminated material but the mayor will make the final decision.
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Options Expanding For Displaced Maui Families Struggling To Find Housing
A philanthropic partnership led by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is offering a direct leasing program and increased stipends for hosts.
Christie Wilson/Civil Beat/2023
Maui Senator: Lahaina Recovery Requires That ‘The Whole State Chips In’
Angus McKelvey lays out the proposals he’ll bring to the Legislature next session after a wildfire devastated his district.
Jessica Terrell/Civil Beat/2023
A Devastating Wildfire Allowed This Indigenous Community To Reclaim Its Roots
Wildfires destroyed most of Greenville, California, but the rebuilding process could be a turning point for the local Maidu tribe.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Even Rubble And Ash Couldn’t Shake A Longtime Lahaina Man’s Sense Of Home
Mario Siatris makes peace with his losses and plans a new start after the Maui fires.