Lahaina Rebuild Stalls: Only 220 Homes Done, Zero Businesses Reopened
Nearly three years after the 2023 Lahaina wildfires, rebuilding remains extremely slow, with only 220 homes completed and no destroyed businesses yet rebuilt. State and county permitting, zoning, and historic-preservation rules are cited as major obstacles. Only 220 houses have been rebuilt in Lahaina, with many vacant lots still remaining nearly three years after the […]
103 Displaced Lahaina Residents Return Home for 3-Day Healing Event
Multiple outlets reported that more than 100 former Lahaina residents displaced by the August 2023 wildfire returned to West Maui this weekend for the inaugural Lahaina Homecoming, a free three-day event running July 17–19 focused on community healing and reconnection. Organized by Festivals of Aloha in partnership with Maui County, the event was open to […]
Free Manta Ray Documentary Screening at Four Seasons Wailea on July 24
The Surfrider Foundation’s Maui Chapter is hosting a free public screening of ‘The Last Dive,’ a manta ray conservation documentary, at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea on July 24. Doors open at 5 p.m. and a Q&A with the director and marine researchers follows the film. The free event takes place July 24 […]
Kimo’s Restaurant Signs Deal to Reopen on Front Street in Lahaina
T S Restaurants has signed a letter of intent to rebuild Kimo’s on Front Street in Lahaina, partnering with local developers restoring the Chan Wa Building. The iconic restaurant, destroyed in the 2023 wildfires, aims to return to the community as quickly as possible. T S Restaurants signed a letter of intent for a new […]
Deadline Extended to Aug. 3 for Kona Low Storm Relief Grants on Maui
The Hawaii REALTORS Charitable Foundation has extended its application deadline to August 3, 2026, for Maui homeowners and renters seeking up to $1,000 in grants to offset damage from the March 2026 Kona Low storms. A total of $200,000 is available, distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. The application deadline for Kona Low storm relief […]
Kimo’s Restaurant to Reopen on Front Street in Lahaina Revival
T S Restaurants has signed a letter of intent to bring Kimo’s back to a new Front Street location, partnering with two Hawaii business leaders who are restoring the Chan Wa Building. The move signals continued commercial revitalization of Lahaina’s historic waterfront district. T S Restaurants has signed a letter of intent to open a […]
August 8 Marks Three Years Since Lahaina Wildfires Killed 100+
The August 8, 2023 Maui wildfires that destroyed Lahaina and killed more than 100 people are being noted on their anniversary. The article is a general ‘Today in History’ piece with no new recovery or policy developments. August 8, 2023 marks the date wind-driven wildfires destroyed Lahaina and killed more than 100 people. This article […]
New Lahaina Interim Marketplace Seeks Vendors for Former Outlets Site
Hawaiian Council has opened a Vendor Interest Form for the ʻUlu o Lele marketplace, an interim commercial and community gathering space planned for the former Outlets of Maui site in Lahaina. The form runs July 16–26, 2026, and will inform a formal Request for Proposals to be released at a later date. ʻUlu o Lele […]
Maui Now Allows Up to 3 Units Per Lot — But Not for Vacation Rentals
Multiple sources report that Maui County adopted a new ordinance, effective July 8, allowing qualifying residentially zoned properties to have up to two accessory dwelling units (ʻohana units) in addition to a primary residence — three units total on one lot. The rule change applies countywide across Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi, and was passed in […]
East Waiko Road Brush Fire Contained by Maui Crews Wednesday Evening
Multiple Maui County emergency alerts reported a brush fire near East Waiko Road and Kuihelani Highway on the evening of July 16, 2026. The fire was fully extinguished by 9:25 PM, with no evacuations ultimately required. A brush fire was reported at 7:54 PM near East Waiko Road and Kuihelani Highway on July 16, 2026. […]