Mayor Presses USPS to Restore Door-to-Door Mail for Lahaina Rebuild Residents
Multiple sources report that Maui Mayor Richard Bissen sent a formal letter on September 2, 2026, to U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner urging the USPS to preserve and restore direct home mail delivery for Lahaina residents whose homes were destroyed in the 2023 wildfires and are now being rebuilt. Bissen argues that reconstructed homes on […]
NCL, Princess Cruises Pull Maui Port Stops Amid Wildfire Recovery
Norwegian Cruise Line and Princess Cruises have suspended Maui port calls on their Hawaii itineraries in the wake of the Lahaina wildfires, rerouting ships to Hilo, Kauai, and Kona instead. NCL says the change applies to at least three upcoming Pride of America voyages, with resumption potentially weeks to months away. NCL America has removed […]
Maui Restaurant Group Funnels Dining Donations to Lahaina Recovery Nonprofits
Hana Hou Hospitality Group is donating round-up proceeds from its Maui restaurants to rotating Lahaina-area nonprofits throughout 2026. This month’s beneficiary is Kahākūkahi Ocean Academy, with the Lahaina Restoration Foundation slated for October. Hana Hou Hospitality Group — which operates Māla Ocean Tavern, Coco Deck Lahaina, Pizza Paradiso, and Pineapple Robot — rounds up guest […]
Lahaina Community Meeting Set for Sept. 2 With Recovery and Fire Risk Updates
The County of Maui is hosting its monthly Lahaina Community Meeting on September 2, 2026, covering fire risk reduction, housing recovery programs, and a planned recycling center. The meeting will be held in person and livestreamed. The meeting takes place at 5:30 p.m. at Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria and will be livestreamed on the County’s […]
UH Architecture Students Present Lahaina Rebuild Design Concepts to Recovery Commission
Forty University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa architecture students presented 16 design proposals for Lahaina’s recovery to the Maui Economic Recovery Commission, focusing on two potential redevelopment sites. The projects explored community gathering spaces, economic revitalization, and climate resilience as part of the Lahaina Long-Term Recovery Plan. Students focused on two Lahaina sites: Kai Hele Ku […]
Maui County’s Indigenous Resources Dept Shapes Lahaina Royal Complex Rebuild
Maui County’s Department of ʻŌiwi Resources, launched in 2024, is integrating Native Hawaiian ancestral knowledge into the Lahaina recovery effort. A multi-generational Master Plan for the historic Lahaina Royal Complex is being developed with cultural practitioners and community stakeholders. Maui County’s Department of ʻŌiwi Resources, approved by voters in 2022 and launched July 1, 2024, […]
Lahaina Community Meeting Set for Sept. 2 With Recovery and Fire Risk Updates
The County of Maui is hosting its monthly Lahaina Community Meeting on September 2, 2026, covering wildfire risk reduction, a new recycling center, and ongoing fire recovery programs. The meeting will be held in person and livestreamed for those who cannot attend. The meeting takes place at 5:30 p.m. on September 2 at Lahaina Intermediate […]
Lahaina Wastewater Plant Completes $14M Upgrade, Boosting Recycled Water Supply
A $14 million improvement project at the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility has been completed, increasing recycled water production for golf courses, resorts, and parks in West Maui. The project, which won a 2026 Hawaii engineering award, rehabilitated existing infrastructure rather than building new, and reduces reliance on groundwater injection wells. The upgraded facility now reliably […]
FEMA Awards $9.3M to Repair Lahaina-Area Elementary School
FEMA has approved $9.3 million for permanent repairs to King Kamehameha III Elementary School in Maui County as part of a broader $79 million federal disaster recovery allocation. An additional $3.7 million will fund an AI-powered hazard mitigation resource website for Hawaii homeowners. King Kamehameha III Elementary School in Maui County will receive $9.3 million […]
Animated Short Films Capture Lahaina Residents’ Pre-Fire Memories
Four animated short films preserving personal memories of Lahaina before the 2023 wildfire were unveiled August 27 at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center. The films are part of a broader Lahaina Memorial Project developed through a community storytelling initiative. The ‘Perfect Days’ film series features nine Lahaina community members sharing memories of life in the historic town […]