Sale Pepe Becomes First Restaurant to Reopen Inside Lahaina Burn Zone
Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina has reopened in Lahaina, becoming the first restaurant destroyed in the 2023 fire zone to fully rebuild and resume operations in Lahainatown. The 2026 reopening follows years of debris removal, permitting, and interim operations at other Maui locations. Sale Pepe is reported to be the first restaurant destroyed within the […]
Lahaina’s Front Street to Reopen to Vehicles August 1 After Fire Repairs
Multiple outlets reported that Lahaina’s Front Street is scheduled to reopen to vehicular traffic on August 1, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the town’s post-wildfire recovery. The Maui County Office of Recovery announced the reopening follows the completion of several improvement projects along the corridor. Mayor Richard Bissen called it ‘a pivotal step’ in […]
Front Street Reopens to Traffic August 1 in Lahaina Recovery Milestone
Maui County has announced Front Street will reopen to vehicular traffic on August 1, nearly three years after the 2023 wildfires destroyed the historic commercial corridor. Several businesses, including the rebuilt Kimo’s restaurant and ʻUlu o Lele Marketplace, are returning as part of the ongoing recovery. Front Street reopens to vehicular traffic August 1, with […]
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. […]