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This week, recovery and rebuilding usurped search and rescue as the primary focus following the Aug. 8 fires in Lahaina and Upcountry. Community members came out this past week demanding to be heard.

It may seem insensitive to go after the Aug. 8 fires, but it’s an imperative part of the recovery.

Angus McKelvey was one of the thousands who lost their homes in the deadly fire. He’s been working ever since to help other survivors.

Bissen walked back a comment earlier this week that he was “not sure” of the command structure in the county’s wildfire response.

A new report by the University of Hawaii says many survivors will likely experience post-traumatic stress and depression in the fire’s aftermath and a lack of trust in public officials.

The probe, which will examine state and local government’s response, is expected to take more than a year to complete .

Republicans in the House have announced two separate investigations into the Aug. 8 fire that killed at least 115 people in Lahaina.

Local businesses struggle to cope as visitor spending drops $15 million per day, economists say.

The People’s Fund of Maui was launched with a $10 million donation.

The member-owned utility announced precautionary measures it would take to reduce the risk of fire.