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Residents say red dust from excavation activity at the Pulelehua project is infiltrating nearby properties, causing a range of health and nuisance issues.

The Hawaii School of Democracy initiative aims to encourage efforts to raise civic awareness and student involvement in their communities.

If successful, the Maui Interim Housing Plan will avoid the need for a moratorium on vacation rentals that some are calling for.

The county will consider other areas on island as the county reaches a “pivotal point in a very controversial issue.”

The contractor is also the daughter of one of Bissen’s top aides.

Heavy Asian and Latino populations, a large number of residents born overseas and fewer Native Hawaiians than elsewhere gave the historic town a distinct profile, a new report shows.

A sampling of some of the photos taken since the day after the wildfires tell the story of what has transpired since Aug. 8.

Families were growing weary of shuttling from hotel to hotel four months after the fire, while officials looked for more ways to provide financial relief to Lahaina residents. The governor weighed a moratorium on short-term rentals and some fire survivors began to plan for a future outside of Hawaii.

Government officials began to settle on options for dealing with various problems arising from the fires. A plan was put in place to bury toxic waste at Olowalu. Incentives were offered to homeowners who would rent long-term to fire victims. Lawmakers began drafting legislation to debate in the upcoming session. Still, people shuffled between hotel rooms and worried about finances.

Gov. Josh Green declared West Maui reopen for tourism despite significant pushback from some in the community. Concerns grew over how to deal with toxic ash in the burn zone, and housing for displaced residents remained a problem. Students returned to class in Lahaina, marking a new phase in the fire recovery.