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
Schatz: Government Shutdown Shouldn’t Stop Maui Recovery Efforts
President Biden has already approved a disaster declaration that allows Hawaii to access federal relief aid.
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Lahaina Businesses Hoping To Reopen Face Daunting Challenges
From unsafe water to uncertainty over future earnings, obstacles line the path of recovery for businesses in and around the burn zone
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
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.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Economic Shocks From Wildfires Reverberate Across Maui
Local businesses struggle to cope as visitor spending drops $15 million per day, economists say.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Lahaina Fires Leave Businesses And Livelihoods In Ruins
The Maui tourist hub hosted nearly 1,000 business establishments, most of which were burned to the ground.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Maui Faces Millions In Lost Revenue From Property That May No Longer Exist
Property tax payments are due on Aug. 21 but county officials haven’t said what their plan is for residents and businesses whose property is gone.