Free Monthly Lahaina Community Gathering Returns Sept. 19 with Cultural Activities
The Paʻūpili Lahaina 3rd Saturdays event resumes September 19, 2026, at Lahaina United Methodist Church, offering free cultural programming, live entertainment, and community resources for wildfire-impacted residents. The free event runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Lahaina United Methodist Church. This month’s gathering is co-hosted with the Office of Hawaiian […]
Nonprofit Launches Free Rain Catchment Program for 120 West Maui Fire-Affected Homes
The Hua Momona Foundation is distributing free, portable rain catchment systems and training to 120 West Maui households as part of its ongoing Lahaina wildfire recovery efforts. The renter-friendly kits are funded by a Hawaiʻi Community Foundation grant and are designed to support water resilience and backyard food production. 120 West Maui households will receive […]
One-Third of Lahaina Fire Survivors Still Without Permanent Housing as Hurricanes Approach
A new UHERO study finds that three years after the 2023 Maui wildfires, roughly one-third of displaced households still lack permanent housing. Meanwhile, Category 4 Hurricane Karina and Tropical Storm Lowell are tracking toward Hawaii with possible arrival near Labor Day weekend. About one-third of fire-affected households remain without permanent housing three years after the […]
Animated Film Series Honoring Lahaina Comes to Queen Kaʻahumanu Center Aug. 27
Four animated short films capturing Lahaina community memories will be unveiled on August 27 at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center as part of ongoing cultural recovery efforts following the 2023 wildfires. The exhibit runs through September before traveling to New York University. The ‘Perfect Days’ film collection features nine Lahaina storytellers sharing family traditions and community memories […]
UH Oral History Center Secures $538K to Document Maui Fire Survivors’ Stories
The University of Hawaiʻi’s Center for Oral History has received $538,000 in grants to launch four projects preserving the voices and experiences of Maui communities, with a strong focus on Lahaina wildfire survivors. Initiatives will record up to 100 hours of interviews and document cultural, environmental, and recovery-related histories. Four separate funded projects will document […]
Free Monthly Lahaina Community Healing Event Returns Aug. 15
The Maui ERC’s Paʻūpili Lahaina 3rd Saturdays event returns August 15 at Lahaina United Methodist Church, offering cultural activities, local vendors, support services, and live entertainment. The free monthly gathering is designed to support Lahaina residents affected by the 2023 wildfires. The free event runs 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at Lahaina […]
Lahaina Marks Three Years Since Devastating 2023 Wildfire
Lahaina residents and community members observed the third anniversary of the August 2023 wildfire on Saturday, reflecting on ongoing grief while noting early signs of community rebuilding and return. Three years after the fire, many Lahaina residents say they still lack closure, with friends who lost lives and homes still unresolved. The Lahaina United Methodist […]
UH Study: Lahaina Survivors’ Mental Health Declining Three Years After Fire
A University of Hawaii study finds that while Lahaina wildfire survivors are making progress on housing and employment, mental health outcomes — particularly for children — continue to worsen. Researchers have conducted over 4,000 appointments for 2,500+ participants and are launching new programs to connect rural residents to care. The Maui Wildfire Exposure Study reports […]
Hawaii Business Magazine Earns Top Journalism Honors for Lahaina Recovery Coverage
Hawaii Business Magazine won 23 awards at the Hawaii Society of Professional Journalists annual competition, including recognition for its reporting on Lahaina’s post-fire recovery. The wins led all media organizations in both first-place and total awards. Hawaii Business Magazine took home 23 statewide journalism awards, including nine first-place prizes, more than any other media outlet. […]
Lahaina Community Leaders Warn Mayoral Change Could Stall Recovery
Community leaders in Lahaina are urging Maui voters to consider the risks of a mayoral administration change in November, arguing that leadership turnover during the current critical funding and rebuilding window could set back years of recovery progress. The current administration has secured over $1.6 billion in federal recovery funding and is now distributing first-time […]