Maui Brush Fire Near Waiko Road Contained Within Two Hours
A brush fire broke out near Waiko Road and Kuihelani Highway on Maui the evening of August 25, burning about half an acre before being fully extinguished. No property damage, evacuations, or road closures were reported. The Maui Fire Department responded at 7:07 p.m. and fully extinguished the fire by 8:48 p.m., with the incident […]
Study Tracks Ongoing Health and Financial Toll on Lahaina Fire Survivors
Three years after the 2023 Lahaina wildfire, a University of Hawaii study is documenting persistent health and economic struggles among survivors. Lower-income residents and hospitality workers have been hit hardest by compounding costs and mental health impacts. A landmark University of Hawaii study is tracking long-term physical and mental health outcomes among Maui wildfire survivors. […]
Sacred Hearts School Marks Three Years of Recovery After Lahaina Fire
A commemorative Mass was held at Sacred Hearts Mission Church in Kapalua on August 7, marking three years since the 2023 Lahaina wildfires. The service honored the school’s resilience, including resuming classes in tents just 20 days after the disaster. Sacred Hearts School resumed classes in tents at Kapalua just 20 days after the August […]
New Research Tracks Lasting Health Impacts on Lahaina Fire Survivors
Three years after the 2023 Lahaina wildfire, new research indicates the disaster’s toll extends well beyond immediate casualties and property loss, with survivors continuing to face significant health and financial hardships. A landmark study is tracking long-term physical and mental health effects on Maui wildfire survivors, with findings suggesting impacts far beyond initial casualties. Many […]
Free Community Night at Kapalua Features Music, Hula & Local Vendors Aug. 28
Aloha Fridays at Kapalua returns August 28 from 6–9 p.m. at The Barn in Kapalua, offering free live music, hula performances, and local food and retail vendors. The next event is scheduled for October 23, 2026. The free, family-friendly event runs 6–9 p.m. on August 28 at The Barn in Kapalua, hosted by Maui Land […]
Gov. Green Seeks Federal Emergency Declaration as Lala Recovery Continues
Multiple sources report that Hurricane Lala’s aftermath continues to strain Hawaii communities, with Governor Josh Green formally requesting a presidential emergency declaration and rural Maui residents remaining isolated due to storm damage. The storm caused widespread infrastructure damage across several counties, compounding challenges for communities already managing prior disaster recovery. Governor Josh Green submitted a […]
Maui Council Panel Clears Path for Long-Delayed Haʻikū Fire Station
A Maui County Council committee voted 6-2 to advance three land-use bills that would allow construction of a fire station in Haʻikū, a project nearly two decades in the making. Two council members opposed the vote, citing unresolved concerns over Native Hawaiian land rights tied to the proposed site. The Housing and Land Use Committee […]
Volunteer Groups Join Lahaina and Kula Rebuild Efforts Three Years After Fire
Three years after the August 2023 Maui wildfires, rebuilding and land restoration efforts remain in early stages. Volunteer groups, including faith-based disaster relief teams, are assisting Habitat for Humanity in Lahaina and supporting native plant restoration on Kula’s fire-scarred hillsides. Three years after the August 2023 wildfires, large-scale rebuilding in Lahaina and Kula has barely […]
Satellite Broadband Expansion Could Improve Maui Connectivity for Rentals
Hurricane Lala’s recent power outages exposed Maui’s fragile broadband infrastructure, while new satellite technologies like AST SpaceMobile’s direct-to-device constellation promise more reliable internet access for remote and rural areas of Hawaii. State-backed Starlink programs on Kauai signal a broader shift toward satellite as a practical solution to Hawaii’s last-mile connectivity problem. Hurricane Lala knocked out […]
Federal Emergency Declaration Approved for Maui After Hurricane Lala
Multiple sources report that President Trump has approved Hawaii Governor Josh Green’s request for a presidential emergency declaration following Tropical Cyclone Lala, which struck the Hawaiian Islands August 14–16. The declaration unlocks FEMA assistance for Maui County, Hawaii County, and the City and County of Honolulu, covering 75% of eligible emergency protective measures. Nonprofit relief […]