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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Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate founder Gunars Valkirs spoke with HPR’s DW Gibson about the slow recovery for businesses two years after the fires.
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University of Hawaiʻi researcher Alika Maunakea spoke with HPR’s Maddie Bender about recent results from the Maui Wildfire Exposure Cohort Study. -
Two years after the 2023 Maui wildfires, Native Hawaiian artist Sam Kaʻai is anxious to start his new line of work. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has more. -
The initial focus of rebuilding in Lahaina has been on residential properties. But business owners in the town's Front Street area are facing an uncertain future. We get more on that story from Pacific Business News Editor in Chief Janis Magin. -
The Aug. 8, 2023, Maui wildfires brought devastation to many island residents; these photos show notable sites pictured before or immediately after the fires, and recently, two years later. -
Friday marked two years since the wildfires that killed 102 people and destroyed more than 2,200 structures on Maui. In Lahaina, home construction is picking up and fire debris is being transferred to its final resting place. But as HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol reports, for survivors, recovery is a very uneven journey. -
The news cycle can be overwhelming, and even if you have all the information at your fingertips, sometimes all you want is a clear answer. HPR has compiled up-to-date answers to five common questions about the 2023 Lahaina fire. -
Two years after most of Lahaina town was destroyed by wildfires on Aug. 8, 2023, survivors face countless challenges as they work to rebuild. These photos from August 2025 share the ongoing recovery process now that fire debris has largely been removed.
