Sacred Hearts School Thrives at Kaanapali Campus Two Years After Fire
Sacred Hearts School in Lahaina continues operating at its temporary Kaanapali campus, serving 167 students with support from the resort community while making plans to rebuild at the original Lahaina site. The school is completing its second year at the temporary Kaanapali Resort campus after being destroyed in the August 2023 wildfires. Student academic performance […]
Habitat for Humanity Builds Mass Timber Volunteer Housing in Lahaina
Habitat for Humanity is constructing its first mass timber home in Lahaina to house volunteers helping with fire recovery efforts. The modular structure will later be sold as affordable housing once rebuilding is complete. The three-bedroom ‘Bunkhouse’ uses pre-manufactured laminated wood panels for quick assembly and energy efficiency. The home will house volunteers in bunk […]
Lahaina Harbor Dredging Begins as Part of Post-Fire Reconstruction
State crews start major dredging work at Lahaina Small Boat Harbor to restore depths and support ongoing wildfire recovery efforts. The project includes the first full harbor basin dredging since 1966. Dredging work begins Monday to restore harbor entrance to minus-13 feet and basin to minus-10 feet depth. Commercial boat operations that resumed in December […]
Annual Music Festival Returns to Support Lahaina Recovery and Food Security
Multiple sources report that the Hua Momona Foundation will host its third annual music and food festival in August at a major Maui resort. The event aims to support Lahaina post-fire recovery efforts and address local food insecurity issues. Event scheduled for August 21-22 at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa Foundation’s mission includes alleviating […]
Maui Wildfire Recovery Documentary Screens in California This Week
A documentary featuring Lahaina residents’ recovery stories will screen in Santa Barbara, highlighting ongoing challenges nearly three years after the 2023 wildfires. The film focuses on long-term rebuilding efforts and community displacement issues. Documentary ‘Lahaina: Voices of Change’ screens Friday at Santa Barbara’s Lobero Theatre with panel discussion featuring Maui community leaders. Film highlights that […]