UH Secures $5.9M to Track Maui Fire Survivors’ Health Through 2031
The University of Hawaii received nearly $5.9 million in federal NIH grants to extend a long-term health study of 2023 Maui wildfire survivors, now expanding to include 800 children alongside roughly 1,000 adults. Researchers will monitor physical health, mental health, and recovery outcomes through 2031. Two NIH grants totaling $5.9M will extend the Maui Wildfire […]
NIH Awards $5.9M to Extend Maui Wildfire Survivor Health Study to 2031
Multiple outlets reported that the National Institutes of Health has awarded nearly $5.9 million to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa to continue and expand the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study (MauiWES) through 2031. The funding will allow researchers to keep tracking adult survivors of the August 2023 wildfires while expanding the study to include 800 […]
Maui County Hosts Lahaina Commercial Rebuild Workshop Sept. 30
Maui County’s Office of Recovery is holding its third Commercial Property Workshop on September 30 for Lahaina business and property owners navigating the rebuilding process. The event will also preview a new county ‘concierge’ program aimed at streamlining permitting and reconstruction support. The free workshop runs 4–6 p.m. on Sept. 30 at Morgado Hall, Maui […]
Hawaiian Electric Sells Bank Shares to Help Fund Maui Fire Settlement
Hawaiian Electric Industries raised roughly $33.9 million by selling part of its stake in American Savings Bank during ASB’s IPO. The company says the proceeds will reduce the amount of additional capital it needs to raise for remaining Maui wildfire settlement payments. HEI sold approximately 2.3 million ASB shares in total, netting $29.5M plus an […]
UH Lands $3.6M NIH Grant to Study Plantation-Era Toxins and Wildfire Health Risks
A University of Hawaii research team will use a $3.6 million NIH grant to study whether legacy agricultural pollutants — disturbed by the 2023 Maui wildfires — are causing ongoing health impacts for Hawaii residents. The five-year study will track 1,000 participants and test soil, water, and biological samples across four exposure groups. UH Manoa […]
Maui County Hosts Sept. 30 Workshop for Lahaina Commercial Rebuilders
The County of Maui Office of Recovery is holding its third Commercial Property Workshop on September 30 for Lahaina business and property owners navigating reconstruction. The event will cover permitting challenges and preview a new county “concierge” program to streamline rebuilding support. The free workshop runs 4–6 p.m. on Sept. 30 at Morgado Hall, Maui […]
Hawaii Delegation Pushes USPS to Restore Home Mail Delivery in Rebuilt Lahaina
Hawaii’s Congressional delegation sent a formal letter demanding the U.S. Postal Service reverse its policy of treating rebuilt Lahaina homes as new developments, which has blocked residents from receiving direct mail delivery. The delegation also opposes a study that could permanently close the Downtown Lahaina Post Office. USPS has been routing mail to centralized community […]
Lahaina Youth Ocean Nonprofit Seeks $18K to Repair Hurricane Damage
Kahākūkahi Ocean Academy, a Lahaina-based youth nonprofit, is fundraising $18,000 to repair classroom and solar panel damage caused by hurricanes Lala and Lowell. The organization aims to complete repairs before fall youth programs resume later this month. Hurricanes Lala and Lowell damaged KOA’s waterfront classroom, solar array, and outrigger canoe in Lahaina. Two anonymous donors […]
West Maui Youth Ocean Program Needs $18K to Fix Hurricane Damage
Kahakukahi Ocean Academy, a free ocean education nonprofit serving Lahaina youth since the 2023 wildfires, sustained damage to its West Maui facility from hurricanes Lala and Lowell and is fundraising $18,000 to restore operations before fall school groups arrive. Hurricanes Lala and Lowell damaged KOA’s classrooms, solar system, and outrigger canoe at its West Maui […]
West Maui Youth Ocean Program Needs $18K After Hurricane Damage
Kahākūkahi Ocean Academy, a nonprofit serving Lahaina children since the 2023 wildfire, sustained storm damage to classrooms, solar equipment, and an outrigger canoe during Hurricanes Lala and Lowell. The organization is fundraising $18,000 to complete repairs before fall programs begin. Hurricanes Lala and Lowell damaged classrooms, a solar system, and an outrigger canoe at the […]