Third Anniversary Kuhinia Maui Gathering Set for Aug. 8 in Lahaina
Maui County will host the annual Kuhinia Maui community gathering on August 8, 2026, at Lahaina United Methodist Church to mark three years since the 2023 wildfires. The free, all-day event includes music, food, wellness activities, and a 5:30 p.m. tribute ceremony honoring those lost. The free gathering runs 9 a.m.–7 p.m. on Aug. 8 […]
Lahaina’s Front Street to Reopen to Traffic August 1, Three Years After Fire
Multiple Spectrum Local News reports confirm that the Maui County Office of Recovery has announced Front Street in Lahaina will reopen to vehicle traffic on August 1, 2026 — nearly three years after the devastating wildfire destroyed the historic town. The reopening follows the completion of several infrastructure improvement and cleanup projects along the corridor. […]
FEMA Sends $1.6M to Maui County Public Works for Wildfire Recovery
FEMA approved nearly $3 million in Public Assistance funding across four states and territories, with $1.6 million going to Maui County’s Department of Public Works for emergency protective measures tied to the 2023 wildfires. Maui County Department of Public Works will receive nearly $1.6 million for emergency protective measures related to the Maui wildfires. The […]
Lahaina Homecoming Career Fair Aims to Bring Displaced Residents Back
Multiple outlets reported on a county-organized career fair held at Lahaina Cannery Mall on July 18, 2026, designed to help displaced wildfire survivors find livable-wage jobs as part of Maui’s next phase of recovery. The event marked a shift in focus from rebuilding homes to restoring Lahaina’s workforce and economy, nearly three years after the […]
Lahaina Coffee Roaster Resumes Full Production After 3-Year Fire Disruption
Maui Coffee Company has restored full roasting and packaging operations in Lahaina, relaunching its flagship 100% Maui Coffee product nearly three years after its processing facility was destroyed in the 2023 wildfires. The product is now available again to Hawaii retailers and direct-to-consumer online. Maui Coffee Company’s Lahaina processing facility was destroyed in the 2023 […]
Front Street in Lahaina to Reopen to Vehicles August 1
Multiple outlets reported that Maui County announced Front Street in Lahaina will reopen to vehicular traffic on August 1, nearly three years after the 2023 wildfire destroyed much of the historic town. The reopening follows the completion of several infrastructure improvement projects and coincides with the approach of the fire’s third anniversary on August 8. […]
Maui Relief Program Narrows Eligibility to Families with Minor Children
Starting August 1, 2026, the state’s Maui Relief Program will restrict new applications to households with minor dependent children as state disaster relief funds run out. Households without children are directed to alternative resources through Aloha United Way 2-1-1. The Maui Relief Program shifts to TANF-only funding in August 2026, limiting eligibility to households with […]
Sale Pepe Becomes First Restaurant to Reopen Inside Lahaina Burn Zone
Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina has reopened in Lahaina, becoming the first restaurant destroyed in the 2023 fire zone to fully rebuild and resume operations in Lahainatown. The 2026 reopening follows years of debris removal, permitting, and interim operations at other Maui locations. Sale Pepe is reported to be the first restaurant destroyed within the […]
Lahaina’s Front Street to Reopen to Vehicles August 1 After Fire Repairs
Multiple outlets reported that Lahaina’s Front Street is scheduled to reopen to vehicular traffic on August 1, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the town’s post-wildfire recovery. The Maui County Office of Recovery announced the reopening follows the completion of several improvement projects along the corridor. Mayor Richard Bissen called it ‘a pivotal step’ in […]
Front Street Reopens to Traffic August 1 in Lahaina Recovery Milestone
Maui County has announced Front Street will reopen to vehicular traffic on August 1, nearly three years after the 2023 wildfires destroyed the historic commercial corridor. Several businesses, including the rebuilt Kimo’s restaurant and ʻUlu o Lele Marketplace, are returning as part of the ongoing recovery. Front Street reopens to vehicular traffic August 1, with […]