Lahaina Shores Beach Resort Reopens Under Castle Resorts Management
Castle Resorts & Hotels has taken over operations of Lahaina Shores Beach Resort, reopening the beachfront property on Front Street as part of West Maui’s ongoing recovery. The reopening coincides with Front Street’s recent return to visitors. Lahaina Shores Beach Resort at 475 Front Street has reopened under new operator Castle Resorts & Hotels. The […]
Hawaii Delegation Presses USPS to Restore Home Mail Delivery in Rebuilt Lahaina
Multiple outlets report that Hawaii’s full congressional delegation has sent a joint letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy demanding the reinstatement of direct home mail delivery to rebuilt Lahaina properties. The delegation objects to USPS classifying reconstructed homes as ‘new developments,’ which would route residents to centralized community mailboxes rather than restoring pre-fire delivery. Lawmakers […]
FEMA Reimburses Maui County $1.1M for Wildfire Water System Emergency Costs
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply received $1.1 million in FEMA reimbursement for emergency protective measures taken following the 2023 wildfires. The funds are part of a broader $8.2 million FEMA disaster assistance package covering Hawaii and other jurisdictions. FEMA reimbursed Maui County’s Department of Water Supply $1.1 million for emergency protective measures […]
Hawaii Supreme Court Weighs Challenge to $222M Attorney Fee Fund from Maui Fire Settlement
Multiple sources report that the Hawaii Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday over a lower court’s decision to carve $222 million out of the $4 billion Maui wildfire settlement to create a common benefit fund for attorneys. Four attorneys are appealing the ruling, arguing the circuit court lacked authority to establish the fund and that the […]
FEMA Sends $1.1M to Maui Water Utility as Part of $7.6M Hawaii Award
FEMA has approved $7.6 million in disaster recovery and hazard mitigation funding for Hawaii, including over $1.1 million to Maui’s water utility for ongoing repairs stemming from the 2023 Lahaina wildfires. The funding also supports a statewide transportation vulnerability study and a major hospital backup generator in Honolulu. Maui County Department of Water Supply will […]
Free Monthly Lahaina Community Gathering Returns Sept. 19 with Cultural Activities
The Paʻūpili Lahaina 3rd Saturdays event resumes September 19, 2026, at Lahaina United Methodist Church, offering free cultural programming, live entertainment, and community resources for wildfire-impacted residents. The free event runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Lahaina United Methodist Church. This month’s gathering is co-hosted with the Office of Hawaiian […]
Lahaina’s ʻUlu O Lele Marketplace Opens Vendor Applications Through Sept. 28
Multiple outlets reported that Hawaiian Council has launched the vendor application portal for ʻUlu O Lele, an interim marketplace and community gathering space planned for Lahaina’s former Outlets of Maui site. The project is designed to support local businesses and economic recovery following the 2023 wildfires, with applications accepted through September 28, 2026. The ʻUlu […]
Lahaina United Methodist Church Eyes 2027 Rebuild at $4.1M Cost
Lahaina United Methodist Church, destroyed in the 2023 wildfire, is planning to begin reconstruction in 2027 at an estimated cost of $4.1 million. Initial architectural drawings are expected by end of 2026. The historic church, founded in 1896, plans to break ground on rebuilding efforts in 2027 pending finalized architectural drawings. The $4.1 million rebuild […]
Lahaina Residents Push USPS to Restore Mail Delivery and Rebuild Post Office
Residents and officials are urging the U.S. Postal Service to resume door-to-door mail delivery in rebuilt Lahaina neighborhoods and reconsider permanently closing the fire-destroyed downtown post office. USPS says no final decisions have been made and is collecting community feedback through September 26. USPS halted home delivery to some rebuilt Lahaina properties without written notice, […]
Front Street Closes Saturday Evening for Lights for Lahaina March
A section of Front Street in Lahaina will be closed from 5:30–8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, for the Lights for Lahaina Light March community procession. Motorists should plan alternate routes and expect traffic delays in the area. Front Street between Kenui Street and Dickenson Street will be closed to vehicles from 5:30 to 8:30 […]