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
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Maui Emergency Management Agency
The Maui Emergency Management Agency's Amos Lonokailua-Hewett and Chris Wegner talk about how the “Maui Method" works to safely dispose of lithium-ion batteries left behind after the 2023 wildfires.
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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. -
The Maui Planning Commission voted against recommending the creation of two new hotel zones for vacation rentals. The proposal would need to pass by a two-thirds vote at the council in order to move forward. -
A collaborative effort has made native plantings possible at Lahaina Harbor, bringing shade and a sense of place to the burned commercial space.
