A wildfire burned through the town of Lahaina on Aug. 8, 2023, causing loss of life, property and cultural landmarks. Hawaiʻi Public Radio continues to cover Maui's community efforts to heal and rebuild.
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Three years after the wildfires that destroyed Lahaina and parts of upcountry Maui, nearly 600 homes have been rebuilt. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol walks us through what recovery is looking like.
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Three years after the Maui wildfires devastated Lahaina on Aug. 8, 2023, the rebuilding continues for the West Maui community. -
We continue to hear from Lahaina fire survivors about their recoveries three years after the wildfire. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol talked with one resident who’s applied to buy a home through Maui County’s assistance program. -
The Maui Humane Society’s chief of operations reflects on how far the organization has come since the 2023 wildfires. -
U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda speaks with HPR about her time spent on Maui as the community marks three years since the devastating Lahaina fires. -
Aug. 8 will mark three years since the 2023 wildfires destroyed Lahaina town and parts of upcountry Maui. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol brings us one Lahaina resident navigating the rebuilding process. -
Two Lahaina boat captains have won over a million dollars on a national TV game show. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol caught up with the couple to learn about their experience and how the money has changed their everyday life. Spoiler alert: it hasn’t! -
Kimo's Restaurant, a Lahaina landmark that used to extend over the water on Front Street, has announced plans for its future in a new building.
