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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Nearly three years after the Lahaina wildfires, Atlantis Submarines Maui returns to the town's harbor.
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A package of bills aimed at providing more guardrails for homeowners' insurance continues to move through the Legislature. It's largely in response to experiences of Lahaina fire survivors. -
This week in New York, Lahaina community members are raising awareness of the ongoing impacts and recovery from the 2023 wildfires at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. -
A beloved Front Street family jewelry business has reopened in a new Lahaina location after the 2023 wildfires. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol shares their bittersweet journey. -
A new cash aid program in Maui is helping some Lahaina fire survivors stay afloat long after the flames. Advocates say the Kahua Card gives people control and cuts stress. -
A new study from the University of Hawaiʻi shows mental health impacts from the 2023 wildfires are not limited to those in the burn zone. -
Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen said the county will spend $1.29 billion through 2030 on infrastructure related to expanding housing capacity. -
HPR sits down with playwright Ikaika Mendez and lead actress Waileia Tupou to discuss "Lele Wale," a new play about a community's resilience after the Lahaina wildfires.
