The Lahaina Homecoming event is bringing fire-displaced residents back to Front Street this weekend, ahead of the county’s planned Aug. 1 reopening of that area to the public. Hawaiian Airlines partnered with organizers to fly 103 people from 20 families back to Maui for the community gathering.
- The community-led, government-supported Lahaina Homecoming event is being held on Front Street before it officially reopens to the public on Aug. 1, 2026.
- Maui County plans to open sections of Front Street that have been closed since the 2023 wildfire starting August 1.
- Hawaiian Airlines partnered with the Economic Recovery Commission to fly 103 displaced residents from 20 families back to Maui for the event.
- Participants were selected through the ‘E HoÊ»i Mai’ contest, which asked applicants to share memories of Lahaina and whether they would consider returning permanently.
- Organizers say retaining and attracting displaced residents is a key goal, citing rapid community population loss since the fire.
Source: Hawaii Public Radio
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