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The leader of the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement reflects on a year since the Lahaina fire
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The leader of the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement reflects on a year since the Lahaina fire

Associated Press  

KAHULUI, Hawaii — On a Monday morning in July, 11 months after the devastating Lahaina fires, the Kako’o Maui Resource Center was still busy. This converted storefront inside a Kahului strip mall is the hub of the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, or CNHA, a 23-year-old organization that has become a crucial leader in Maui’s recovery from the devastating fires …

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‘We’re going to survive and it’s going to come back’: A year after Maui wildfire, Lahaina presses on
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘We’re going to survive and it’s going to come back’: A year after Maui wildfire, Lahaina presses on

LA Times  

They have combed the ashes for mementos, worried about where they would sleep, questioned their faith and tried to find a way to grieve amid the great, unsettling devastation. “We’re going to survive and it’s going to come back.” The hall of historic Waiola Church burns last August along with nearby Hongwanji Mission, the Japanese Buddhist temple where Ai Hironaka …

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A year after Maui wildfire, chronic housing shortage and pricey vacation rentals complicate recovery
4 months, 2 weeks ago

A year after Maui wildfire, chronic housing shortage and pricey vacation rentals complicate recovery

Associated Press  

LAHAINA, Hawaii — Josephine Fraser worried her young family’s next home would be a tent. Josephine Fraser holds her son Zyon Dias, 18 months, as she watches Ireh Dias, 3, front, run around outside their small home at the Maui Lani housing development on July 10, 2024, in Kahului, Hawaii. The construction progress at Ka La’i Ola, a housing development …

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‘We’re going to survive and it’s going to come back': A year after Maui wildfire, survivors press on
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘We’re going to survive and it’s going to come back': A year after Maui wildfire, survivors press on

Associated Press  

LAHAINA, Hawaii — They have combed the ashes for mementos, worried about where they would sleep, questioned their faith and tried to find a way to grieve amid the great, unsettling devastation. He’s also helped fellow fire survivors: “I’ve learned to be a really good listener on that with other people, what they’re going through.” Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn …

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Maui beckons tourists, and their dollars, to stave off economic disaster after wildfires
1 year, 3 months ago

Maui beckons tourists, and their dollars, to stave off economic disaster after wildfires

Associated Press  

KAHULUI, Hawaii — Richie Olsten has been in Maui’s helicopter tour business for a half century, so long he’s developed a barometer for the tourism-dependent economy: rental cars parked at the island’s airport. Hannemann called the situation “pretty grim.” One of Maui’s most venerable restaurants, Hali’imaile General Store, laid off about 30 workers and temporarily closed after business shrank to …

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Fearing economic disaster, Maui wants tourists to return. But feelings are complicated
1 year, 3 months ago

Fearing economic disaster, Maui wants tourists to return. But feelings are complicated

LA Times  

The line at Paia Fish Market usually extends so far down the main drag that staffers can’t see the end of it through their front window. “Today is the lowest it’s been so far,” said Lehua Jimenez, 21, a cashier at the popular restaurant in Paia — a windsurfing destination on Maui’s North Shore. Trisha Kehaulani Watson, ‘Āina Momona’s co-founder, …

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Should you visit Maui right now? What locals want from tourists as the island rebuilds
1 year, 3 months ago

Should you visit Maui right now? What locals want from tourists as the island rebuilds

LA Times  

A couple walks along the beach in Kihei, Hawaii, just over a week after wildfires hit West Maui. Don’t “rubberneck” around the affected communities, said Kainoa Horcajo, a cultural consultant and organizer with mutual aid organization Maui Rapid Response. Everyone is emotional and hurt.” Patronize small businesses and tip well “Support the economy by shopping at local stores, restaurants, food …

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As hundreds remain missing in Maui, electric company admits evidence to determine how wildfires started may have been compromised
1 year, 4 months ago

As hundreds remain missing in Maui, electric company admits evidence to determine how wildfires started may have been compromised

CNN  

CNN — Hundreds of people are still listed as unaccounted for after this month’s devastating wildfires on Maui – a number that’s expected to change as the FBI continues vetting names. Matthew Thayer/The Maui News/AP In pictures: The deadly Maui wildfires Prev Next Evidence may have been compromised, power company says As the human toll of the fire comes into …

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‘Lahaina belongs to its people’: Hawaii governor insists fire-ravaged Maui community will be rebuilt as search efforts continue
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Lahaina belongs to its people’: Hawaii governor insists fire-ravaged Maui community will be rebuilt as search efforts continue

CNN  

CNN — Amid concerns that speculators may snap up destroyed land, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green insisted Friday that the years-long undertaking of rebuilding Maui’s historic Lahaina community will prioritize residents’ desires over those of property developers. Satellite image ©2023 Maxar Technologies Satellite image ©2023 Maxar Technologies Satellite images taken on June 25 and August 9 show an overview of Lahaina …

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Maui’s emergency management chief resigns, citing health reasons, a day after he defended sirens’ silence during deadly wildfires
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui’s emergency management chief resigns, citing health reasons, a day after he defended sirens’ silence during deadly wildfires

CNN  

CNN — The head of Maui’s emergency management agency has resigned, citing health reasons, Maui County said Thursday – a day after he defended the silence of the island’s siren system last week during the deadliest US wildfire in more than 100 years. As the deadly fires spread, no one tried to activate Maui’s 80-alarm, all-hazard outdoor siren system, a …

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Is it safe to travel to Hawaii?
1 year, 4 months ago

Is it safe to travel to Hawaii?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Hawaii’s lieutenant governor Sylvia Luke has issued an emergency proclamation to extend the state of emergency to all counties, discourage …

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Returning Lahaina residents struggle with housing issues after deadliest US wildfire in over a century
1 year, 4 months ago

Returning Lahaina residents struggle with housing issues after deadliest US wildfire in over a century

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Find Monday’s Maui wildfires story here and live coverage here. “Airbnb is going to offer us hundreds of typically short-term rentals in a longer term capacity, so we can put people into a place for months.” At the checkpoint on the two-lane road around the northern shoreline to Lahaina, Maui police officers working 12-hour shifts were checking IDs …

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Death toll rises to 89 in Maui fires as searches through destroyed town continue
1 year, 4 months ago

Death toll rises to 89 in Maui fires as searches through destroyed town continue

CNN  

CNN — The death toll in the Maui wildfire keeps mounting as search teams and their cadaver dogs continue the grim work of sifting through the ruins of burned buildings that once made up vibrant communities on island – including the picturesque town of Lahaina. Of the three largest wildfires that crews have been combating, the deadly fire in Lahaina …

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Hawaii has a robust emergency siren warning system. It sat silent during the deadly wildfires
1 year, 4 months ago

Hawaii has a robust emergency siren warning system. It sat silent during the deadly wildfires

CNN  

CNN — Lahaina resident Cole Millington, his dog and a go bag at his side, was already behind the wheel of his truck late Tuesday afternoon when an emergency alert appeared on his phone. “We have tsunami warnings that I think should have been utilized… So many of us … felt like we had absolutely no warning.” In fact, the …

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How to adjust your travel plans for Hawaii during the wildfires
1 year, 4 months ago

How to adjust your travel plans for Hawaii during the wildfires

LA Times  

People gather while waiting for flights at the Kahului Airport in Kahului, Hawaii, on Wednesday, as fires swept across the island. The tourism authority said Wednesday night that visitors bound for West Maui in the coming weeks “are encouraged to consider rescheduling their travel plans for a later time.” “In the days and weeks ahead, our collective resources and attention …

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Maui wildfires kill at least 80 people, and the race to find survivors is grim as countless residents in torched areas remain missing
1 year, 4 months ago

Maui wildfires kill at least 80 people, and the race to find survivors is grim as countless residents in torched areas remain missing

CNN  

CNN — At least 80 people have been killed in Maui’s wildfires, officials said late Friday, as search efforts for survivors are ongoing and many remain missing. “Please consider bringing those people into your lives.” • Fires have burned for days: As of Thursday, the four largest fires still were active in Maui County, Fire Chief Bradford Ventura said. “And …

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‘A scar on the face of Maui’: Lahaina is gutted; fatalities expected to multiply
1 year, 4 months ago

‘A scar on the face of Maui’: Lahaina is gutted; fatalities expected to multiply

LA Times  

At least 53 people have died, dozens have been injured and hundreds of structures have been destroyed as fires have torn through Maui this week, forcing thousands to flee their homes and reducing much of the historic town of Lahaina to ash. Maui County officials said Thursday afternoon that at least 53 had died in the Lahaina fire, and the …

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