Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
Maui Mayor’s Limited Response About Lahaina Fires Leaves Critical Questions Unanswered
Mayor Richard Bissen spoke to the public in a scripted video address but is not returning calls seeking details and clarification.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
DOE: Number Of Students Missing, Killed In Maui Fires Is ‘Too Small’ To Release
Parents demanded more transparency from education officials at a meeting Thursday.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
West Maui May Reopen To Tourism On Oct. 8 As Economic Slowdown Predicted
The Hawaii governor also plans to distribute $1,200 to each adult affected by the Lahaina blaze.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
Neal Milner: Grand Policy And Longterm Litigation Mean Little Right Now To Lahaina Survivors
When your house is gone, small human interactions color day-to-day reality.
Lahaina Restoration Foundation/2023
Some Historic Lahaina Buildings Could Rise From The Ashes
The town’s historic preservation group is considering plans to reconstruct some buildings that partially survived the Aug. 8 fire.
Maui County/2023
Fixer-Uppers Could Be A Solution To Maui’s Housing Crunch
Providing financial support to landlords who need to do repairs could be a quick way to create more housing, advocates say.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Bus Services Commence For Lahaina Students
School sites in Central and South Maui will temporarily accommodate some displaced pupils.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
West Maui Businesses May Soon Be Able To Tap Into A New $25 Million Grant Program
The program would distribute grants of $10,000 to $20,000 as a lifeline to struggling Lahaina business owners.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Resources For Maui Fire Survivors: Where To Get Help
Not sure where to start looking for help getting back on your feet? Start here.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
Former Maui Mayor Asked For West Maui Wildfire Money 2 Years Ago But Dropped The Request
The Maui mayor’s office prepared an application for a fire mitigation grant for West Maui, but gave up on the effort last year after FEMA objected to the county proposal.