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Updates on Maui fire aid from federal and state officials; Mental health services available to people affected by the West Maui wildfires; American Red Cross fields calls to reunite families; Maui chocolate company employees and factory survive fire

A recent Maui County Council meeting reveals community anger; Maui Brewing Company discusses sustainable tourism; we look closer at the importance of community-run assistance hub on Maui; a Lāhainā fire survivor shares about his community, loss, and survival; and Rogue Wave Toys founder talks about a compostable alternative to plastics

Maui Economic Development Board community leader connects those in need with resources; HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports on the Maui Relief Storage Facility on Oʻahu; FEMA official underscores agency's continuing commitment to the Valley Isle; Hawaiʻi Career Expo 2023 connects job seekers directly with local employers; Musician Jake Shimabukuro reflects on the healing power of music

Hawaiʻi Fire Relief Housing Program places Maui fire victims in permanent housing; HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi talks about efforts to bring Lāhainā's goddess Kihawahine back home; Maelia Lobenstein Carter of Ka Pā Hula o Kauanoe o Waʻahila on women's leadership and paths to knowledge

Gov. Josh Green addresses several issues in the aftermath of the deadly Maui wildfires; the Consumer Protection office warns against fundraising scams; Bishop Museum looks to salvage historic artifacts; and local chefs organize to provide free meals to Maui residents impacted by the fires

President Biden and federal workers on Maui; U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda and basic needs of Maui residents; HPR's Catherine Cluett-Pactol and Maui's community aid efforts; Maui United Way and cash aid; HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote and misinformation about FEMA aid; HPR's Cassie Ordonio and relief efforts for Maui's immigrants

Join HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence for a conversation with local artist Jack Johnson about his upcoming concert Monday night and new "Songs for Maui" album of a 2012 Maui performance, both featuring Paula Fuga and John Cruz, with proceeds supporting Maui relief efforts after the fires in Lāhainā and Upcountry.

HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol spotlights one man's survival saga as wildfire disaster unfolded; Union leader reflects on Lāhainā recovery support for members; Uplifting mental health and resilience during Suicide Prevention Month; and the University of Hawaiʻi presents a new production of Shakespeare in Hawaiian

It's day two on Road Stories, as HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence continues with return guest Stephen Marley — second eldest son of Bob Marley — hearing stories connecting to Old Soul, his new album, and stories about some of the songs on it. Today, we get into the connections between his father and guest on the record, Eric Clapton, who famously covered one of his dad's songs. We will also hear about the truly fascinating connection between the Marley family and Wilmington, Delaware, location of our guest's birth. As if that wasn't enough, he'll sing a little of the Ray Charles classic he covers on the new album!

The Hawaiʻi Hotel Alliance shares viewpoint on how time shares will buoy recovery of Hawaiʻi's visitor industry; Tree Canopy Viewer researchers discuss the importance of trees in light of climate change; we check in with America's first woman to win a World Championship in the discus throw; and Grateful Dead fans get a treat with a couple of weekend concerts on Kauaʻi