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.
HPR's latest Maui fire stories
Kaibigan ng Lāhaina
Executive director of Kaibigan ng Lāhaina Eric Arquero spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about how the organization has supported Filipinos who were impacted by the Maui wildfires.
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Rachel Cartwright of the Keiki Kohola Project spoke to HPR’s Maddie Bender about her research into the whales of Lahaina. -
Lahaina Filipino organization Kaibigan ng Lāhaina has entered into a partnership with Maui Land & Pineapple Company to lease a 7-acre parcel in Lahaina for agriculture and learning. -
More than a year and a half of contentious discussion over short-term rentals in Maui County is nearing a final decision. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol has more. -
Lahaina recovery marks a milestone as the town’s burned harbor reopens with limited use. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol has more. -
The Maui County Council continues to weigh a bill that would phase out about half of vacation rentals. In the first reading of the measure, councilmembers voted 5-3 in favor Monday. -
The Lahaina debris call center has officially closed, reaching a milestone more than two years after the blaze. -
A new report detailing water consumption in Lahaina brings insights into who has been using water resources — and how much. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol has a breakdown of the report.
