Hawaii’s Congressional delegation sent a formal letter demanding the U.S. Postal Service reverse its policy of treating rebuilt Lahaina homes as new developments, which has blocked residents from receiving direct mail delivery. The delegation also opposes a study that could permanently close the Downtown Lahaina Post Office.
- USPS has been routing mail to centralized community mailboxes instead of restoring direct home delivery to rebuilt Lahaina properties, citing a ‘new development’ classification.
- Rep. Tokuda and both U.S. Senators are demanding USPS immediately reverse that classification and restore pre-fire delivery service.
- Lawmakers are also opposing a feasibility study that could permanently shut down the Downtown Lahaina Post Office, which has been closed since the August 2023 wildfires.
- The delegation is calling on USPS to hold public meetings and disclose records explaining how and why delivery changes were made without adequate notice to residents.
- Returning Lahaina homeowners and local businesses may face ongoing mail disruptions until USPS responds to the delegation’s demands.
Source: Maui Now
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