Channel House Lahaina Condo to Begin Rebuild, Eyes Christmas 2027 Return
Owners of the Channel House condominium at 1010 Front St. in Lahaina are breaking ground on reconstruction this week, with demolition starting August 17. The project aims to bring 39 displaced families back home by Christmas 2027. Channel House, a 39-unit condo community destroyed in the 2023 Lahaina wildfire, will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Friday […]
DOH Monitors Lahaina Watershed Streams for Wildfire Contamination
Hawaii’s Department of Health is conducting ongoing quarterly water quality testing of streams in the Lahaina watershed to track long-term wildfire impacts. Sampling data from late 2025 and early 2026 is now published, with monitoring set to continue. DOH samples Kahoma and Kauaula streams quarterly, testing for metals, nutrients, pH, turbidity, and other contaminants linked […]
East Maui Water Authority Opens $150K Grant Round for Watershed Projects
Maui County’s East Maui Water Authority is accepting grant applications from Aug. 12 to Oct. 1, 2026, with $150,000 available for projects supporting watershed restoration, education, and cultural knowledge-sharing in East Maui communities. A total of $150,000 in grants is available for FY2027, targeting projects in Huelo, Honomanū, Keʻanae, and Nāhiku. Eligible projects include watershed […]
Maui Wildfire Rebuild Program Expands Eligibility, Extends Application Deadline
Multiple Maui County sources report that the Hoʻokumu Hou reconstruction and reimbursement program has broadened its income eligibility thresholds following a HUD update to Area Median Income figures. The application deadline has been extended to Dec. 31, 2026, and an informational open house is scheduled for August 20 in Kahului. Maui County’s base Area Median […]
Three Years After Lahaina Fire, Frustration and Hope Mark the Recovery
Multiple Hawaii Public Radio reports mark the three-year anniversary of the Lahaina wildfire, capturing the ongoing struggles of residents and the federal response. U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda visited Lahaina for the July 2026 Lahaina Homecoming and spoke about coordinating with state and county officials on rebuilding efforts, while residents like Mikey Burke described the emotional […]
Flow & Glow Wellness Event Coming to Kāʻanapali Beach Aug. 16
Nō Ka ʻOi Aesthetics is hosting a morning wellness event at Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows on August 16, 2026, featuring oceanfront yoga and a free vendor market. The event is open to both residents and visitors. The Flow & Glow Wellness Event takes place Sunday, Aug. 16 at Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows in […]
Free Hula Festival Returns to Kāʻanapali Beach Aug. 21–22, 2026
The Emma Farden Sharpe Hula Festival will be held at the Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows on August 21–22, 2026, featuring two days of free hula performances, cultural workshops, and local vendors. The event marks the festival’s return to Lahaina at the resort’s reimagined Kāʻanapali Beach property. The two-day festival runs Friday evening (5:30–9 p.m.) […]
UH Mānoa Hawaiian Theater Production Brings Lahaina Fire Story Home
A UH Mānoa theater production inspired by the 2023 Lahaina wildfires will perform four shows in Lahaina on August 7–8, 2026, as part of the Festivals of Aloha. The hana keaka (Hawaiian theater work) focuses on healing and community connection, not the tragedy itself. Four performances of ‘Lele Wale’ are scheduled for August 7–8 at […]
Governor Marks 3 Years Since Lahaina Fire, Cites Ongoing Rebuild Commitment
In his August 2026 message, Hawaii’s governor marks three years since the Lahaina wildfire and reaffirms the state’s commitment to community-led recovery and rebuilding efforts. August 2026 marks three years since the Lahaina wildfire disaster. The governor emphasizes that community guidance remains central to the Lahaina rebuilding process. The message highlights broader state initiatives but […]
Maui County Opens Grant Applications for Wildfire Workforce and Services Recovery
Maui County’s Hoʻokumu Hou program is launching two competitive grant programs for nonprofits and government agencies supporting wildfire recovery efforts. The grants are funded through federal CDBG-DR money and focus on workforce development and public services for fire-impacted residents. Two new grant programs will fund workforce development and public services for communities affected by the […]