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 […]
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 […]
Hawaii Tourism Recovery Still Ongoing as Lahaina Rebuilds and Visitor Awareness Urged
Maui and Oahu continue recovering from wildfires and floods, with 427 housing units completed in Lahaina as of January 2026 and hundreds more expected. Travelers are being encouraged to visit responsibly while respecting communities still in active recovery. Maui County reported 427 completed housing units in Lahaina by January 2026, with 600+ more affordable and […]
Front Street Reopens Aug. 1 as Lahaina Homecoming Marks Recovery Milestone
Multiple sources report that Lahaina’s Front Street will reopen to vehicular traffic on August 1, 2026, following the completion of post-wildfire repairs and improvements announced by the Maui County Office of Recovery. The reopening coincides with the Lahaina Homecoming event, a three-day community celebration held July 17–19 that brought more than 100 displaced residents back […]
Kimo’s Restaurant to Return to Front Street in Rebuilt Lahaina
Multiple sources report that T S Restaurants has signed a letter of intent to reopen Kimo’s Restaurant on a new Front Street location in Lahaina, nearly three years after the iconic eatery was destroyed in the August 2023 wildfire. The restaurant, a Lahaina waterfront landmark for nearly 50 years, will be anchored in the historic […]
Lahaina Homecoming Event Reunites Displaced Families on Front Street
The Lahaina Homecoming event is bringing fire-displaced residents back to Front Street this weekend, ahead of the county’s planned Aug. 1 reopening of that area to the public. Hawaiian Airlines partnered with organizers to fly 103 people from 20 families back to Maui for the community gathering. The community-led, government-supported Lahaina Homecoming event is being […]
Kuhinia Maui Gathering Set for Aug. 8 to Mark Three Years Since Wildfires
The County of Maui will host the annual Kuhinia Maui community gathering on August 8, 2026, at Lahaina United Methodist Church to commemorate the third anniversary of the 2023 wildfires. The free all-day event includes music, food, wellness activities, and a tribute ceremony at 5:30 p.m. The free event runs 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. […]
Kimo’s Signs Deal to Reopen on Front Street After 2023 Wildfire Loss
TS Restaurants has signed a letter of intent to bring Kimo’s back to Lahaina at 730 Front St., partnering with local business leaders who are restoring the Chan Wa Building. The move comes nearly three years after the 2023 wildfire destroyed the original waterfront location. Kimo’s will reopen at 730 Front St. in the Chan […]
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 […]
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 […]