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 […]
Kimo’s Restaurant to Reopen on Front Street in Lahaina Revival
T S Restaurants has signed a letter of intent to bring Kimo’s back to a new Front Street location, partnering with two Hawaii business leaders who are restoring the Chan Wa Building. The move signals continued commercial revitalization of Lahaina’s historic waterfront district. T S Restaurants has signed a letter of intent to open a […]
Kimo’s Restaurant Signs Deal to Reopen on Front Street in Lahaina
T S Restaurants has signed a letter of intent to rebuild Kimo’s on Front Street in Lahaina, partnering with local developers restoring the Chan Wa Building. The iconic restaurant, destroyed in the 2023 wildfires, aims to return to the community as quickly as possible. T S Restaurants signed a letter of intent for a new […]
Verizon Grant Funds Fire-Resilient Home Rebuilds for Five Maui Families
Multiple sources have reported on the slow pace and ongoing challenges of Lahaina’s post-fire recovery, nearly three years after the 2023 wildfires. Episcopal Relief & Development has received a Verizon Community Disaster Resilience Grant through National VOAD to fund fire-resilient rebuilds, while broader coverage highlights that regulatory hurdles continue to delay reconstruction across Lahaina. Episcopal […]
Lahaina Homecoming Event Brings 103 Displaced Residents Back July 17–19
A free three-day community event, July 17–19, will welcome back 103 former Lahaina residents representing 20 families, with activities held across multiple Lahaina venues. The event is organized by the Maui Economic Recovery Commission’s Healing Journey Team and sponsored by county and community partners. The inaugural Lahaina Homecoming runs July 17–19 at Lahaina Cannery Mall, […]
Lahaina Homecoming Event Set for July 17–19 with Career Fair and Community Programs
Multiple sources report that the inaugural Lahaina Homecoming, a three-day community celebration, is scheduled for July 17–19 at various locations in Lahaina town, nearly three years after the August 2023 wildfires. The event focuses on healing, cultural reconnection, and recovery for displaced residents, and includes a career fair organized by the Maui County Office of […]
Lahaina Homecoming Weekend Kicks Off July 17–19 with Free Community Events
Lahaina’s monthly Paʻūpili 3rd Saturdays community gathering returns July 18, coinciding with a broader three-day Lahaina Homecoming celebration featuring food, entertainment, and local vendors. All events are free and open to the public. Paʻūpili Lahaina 3rd Saturdays takes place July 18, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., at Lahaina United Methodist Church. The event is part of the […]
Lahaina Playground Groundbreaking Set for July 30 as Part of Fire Recovery
Multiple Maui County announcements confirm a groundbreaking ceremony for the Lahaina Recreation Center Playground will be held on July 30, 2026, marking a key milestone in West Maui’s post-fire recovery. The $2.4 million project, shaped by community input over three years, will deliver a fully inclusive, heavily shaded playground expected to be completed in fall […]