Courtesy: River of Life Mission
Denby Fawcett: The River Of Life’s Meal Program Has Gone Mobile
Once blamed for attracting homeless people to Chinatown, the Christian mission has greatly expanded its reach with a new concept.
Catherine Toth Fox/Civil Beat/2023
A Trailhead Shuttle May Be The Answer To Lanikai’s Parking Problems
The idea is being considered as part of efforts to better manage access for popular tourist destinations on Oahu.
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.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
The Fire Next Time
Preventing another Lahaina will take a coordinated effort.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Could Storage Pods Be The Answer To Food Shortages During Disasters?
Food caches can buy time for agencies to bring in additional resources.
New Prefab Homes Are Arriving On Maui
A local group has transported 60 fold-up structures to use as temporary homes.
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Maui Wildfire Burns Down Barriers To Prefab Home Building
Reversing tradition, Hawaii’s most powerful trade union is backing the idea to allow modular homes in Hawaii.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
What Saved The ‘Miracle House’ In Lahaina?
The historic structure on Front Street is the last house standing in a neighborhood reduced to rubble.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Voyager Archie Kalepa Steers Lahaina Donations With An Eye On Weather
The emergency supplies are rolling in, but storm fronts could potentially follow.
Madeleine List/Civil Beat/2023
Helicopter Company Carries Diapers And Baby Formula To Maui Instead Of Tourists
The private operation is just one example as people and groups across Hawaii mobilize to help survivors of wildfires that destroyed the historic town of Lahaina.