HTA Selects Maui Groups for 2026 Sustainable Tourism Collaborative Programs
Multiple sources report that the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority has announced the organizations chosen for its 2026 Community Tourism Collaboratives on Maui. The two cohort-based programs, running July through October 2026, aim to strengthen community-led tourism through cultural preservation, environmental stewardship, and authentic visitor experiences. Selected nonprofits and businesses will receive workshops, training, and business development […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Free Concert in Campbell Park Marks Lahaina Homecoming Event July 19
The Mana Maoli Collective is hosting a community concert at Campbell Park on July 19 as part of a three-day Lahaina Homecoming event. The gathering is expected to draw over 100 former Lahaina residents who relocated after the 2023 wildfire. A free kanikapila-style concert featuring roughly two dozen Maui artists takes place July 19 at […]
Kula Group Pushes for Water Tanks After 2023 Fire Exposed Infrastructure Gaps
The Kula Community Association is pressing state and county officials to build two 500,000-gallon gravity-fed water tanks in Upcountry Maui to improve wildfire firefighting capacity. No concrete progress has been made since the August 2023 wildfires exposed critical water pressure failures in the area. The Kula Community Association wants two 500,000-gallon high-elevation water tanks built […]
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 […]