David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Church Tries To Fill Needs Of Maui Fire Victims With Custom Aid Packages And Hope
Calvary Chapel of Central Maui flew in nearly $1 million in donations from Las Vegas on a casino airplane.
Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2023
Maui Mayor: Fire Survivors May Have To Wait 2 Years Before Rebuilding Lahaina Homes
The EPA has removed toxic chemicals dislodged during the Aug. 8 disaster from 50% of the ash-covered landscape.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
Biden Boosts Disaster Aid For Maui Fire Recovery
The president says federal funding will cover all debris removal and other emergency protective measures.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii Extends Deadline To Apply For Disaster Unemployment Benefits
Maui residents impacted by the wildfires may now file an initial claim through Oct. 26.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
Gearing Up: What Lahaina Fire Survivors Should Wear When Reentering The Burn Zone
Health officials recommend masks, goggles, gloves, coveralls and disposable shoe covers to prevent exposure.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
UH Economists Give ‘Initial Take’ On Maui’s Long Road To Recovery
Housing and labor shortages are top concerns when the rebuilding phase begins.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Green Promises West Maui Residents Won’t Be Displaced By Tourism’s Return
Officials say visitor demand to the Valley Isle is very low and Lahaina fire survivors will continue to be housed in area hotels as needed.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015
Chad Blair: This Group Of UH Experts Has Become A One-Stop Shop For Policy Analyses
UHERO is expanding its role in advising the larger Hawaii community on pressing issues.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Maui Mayor Creates Lahaina Advisory Team To Help Guide Administration
The county is also creating an Office of Recovery to address intermediate and longterm disaster recovery needs in the wake of the Aug. 8 wildfire.
Courtesty of Beth Zivitski/2023
Harrowing Eyewitness Accounts Cast Doubt On Official Lahaina Fire Narrative
Those who fled the fire by car tell of being blocked or funneled into narrow gridlocked streets. The county has not said when it will release a detailed report on what happened.