Castle Resorts Takes Over Management of Lahaina Shores Beach Resort
Castle Resorts & Hotels has assumed management of Lahaina Shores Beach Resort on Front Street, taking over daily operations, housekeeping, and reservations for the oceanfront condominium property. The company plans to expand the rental pool by bringing more individually owned units under its management umbrella. Castle Resorts & Hotels now manages day-to-day operations, housekeeping, maintenance, […]
Lahaina’s Front Street Walkway Restored with Blessing Event July 1
Maui County has completed repairs to approximately 1,450 feet of sidewalk and 700 feet of railing along Front Street in Lahaina, with a public blessing ceremony scheduled for July 1, 2026. The project is part of ongoing efforts to restore commercial activity to Lahaina town following the 2023 wildfire. The Front Street Railing and Walkway […]
Lahaina’s Front Street Walkway Project Complete, Blessing Set for July 1
Maui County has finished restoring roughly 1,450 feet of sidewalk and 700 feet of railing along Front Street in Lahaina. A public blessing ceremony is scheduled for July 1, 2026, from 3–4 p.m. in the 700 block of Front Street. The Front Street Railing and Walkway Project is complete, adding new railings, light poles, benches, […]
Lahaina Residents Form Patrol Groups as Crime Rises in Rebuilding Areas
Residents are organizing neighborhood watch patrols to combat increasing crime in Lahaina’s burn zone as more people return to the recovering community. Police calls have increased significantly in 2026 compared to 2025, with limited police resources covering the area. Police calls in Lahaina burn zone jumped from 1,009 in early 2025 to 1,322 in the […]
New Administrator to Lead Hawaii Emergency Management Agency July 1
Hawaii’s Emergency Management Agency will transition to new leadership next month, with David Lopez replacing James Barros as administrator. Multiple sources report that Lopez brings extensive disaster recovery experience from coordinating Maui wildfire recovery efforts. James Barros will step down as HIEMA Administrator on July 1, 2026, after three and a half years of service […]
Maui Rebuilds 500 Homes, Tests New Construction Method for Fire Recovery
Three years after the Lahaina wildfires, 500 homes have received occupancy certificates with 500 more under construction. A new mass timber construction method is being tested that could reduce rebuild costs and construction time. Over 500 fire-damaged homes have been rebuilt and received certificates of occupancy for residents to move back in. Another 500 homes […]
Fire Settlement Payments Face Potential Delays Over Attorney Fee Disputes
Maui wildfire survivors may face further delays in receiving settlement payments as some attorneys are expected to challenge a judge’s recent ruling that reduced legal fees. The first checks were supposed to go out this week from the $4 billion settlement fund. Judge Peter Cahill reduced attorneys’ fees last Friday to increase survivor payouts from […]
Maui County Developing Master Plan to Restore Historic Royal Sites in Lahaina
Maui County is creating a master plan to restore Lahaina’s historic Royal Complex, including sacred sites like Mokuhinia Pond and Moku’ula Island, as part of long-term recovery efforts following the 2023 fires. The county’s Department of ‘Ōiwi Resources is developing a master plan for the Lahaina Royal Complex, focusing on cultural, ecological and community healing. […]
Three-Day Lahaina Community Event Set for July to Support Recovery Efforts
A three-day cultural gathering will take place July 17-19 on Front Street in Lahaina to celebrate community recovery and provide opportunities for local vendors and businesses. The county-organized event prioritizes Lahaina-based businesses and wildfire-impacted entrepreneurs. Event runs July 17-19 on Front Street from Prison to Dickinson Street with four separate gatherings planned. Vendor applications are […]
Lahaina Fire Survivors Set to Receive Settlement Payments After 3 Years
Nearly three years after the 2023 Lahaina wildfire, settlement payments are ready for distribution to victims, with court rulings limiting attorney fees to 5% and insurer claims to 10% of the fund. Settlement distribution is beginning for 21,750 claimants who filed nearly 95,000 claims from the August 8, 2023 Lahaina fire. Judge limited attorney fees […]