Maui

Maui residents are invited to a virtual event on July 3, hosted by the Kula Community Watershed Alliance, where the the Maui Fire Department will discuss the wildfire risks posed by invasive forests.

The Conversation's DW Gibson spoke to Jenna Spellman about her work as the supervisor of the “dune crews," restoring and maintaining shorelines on Maui.

After a long adoption journey, a senior dog from Maui has found her happily ever after. HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol shares the heartwarming story.

A Maui decision over whether to phase out certain vacation rental units has drawn controversy and division within the community. HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol reports on a discussion over free speech that arose in a recent hearing.

Maui Mayor Richard Bissen wants to increase the number of rental units available for locals. Opponents say that would hurt tourism and local jobs.

Nearly 2,000 adults and children are participating in the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study aimed to understand how the community is healing and where challenges remain.

About 50 residents on Maui evacuated their homes as a fast-moving brush fire fueled by strong winds encroached on their rural community. Fire officials say the brush fire in East Maui grew to about 500 acres on Sunday night, but recalculated that to about 330 acres following an aerial survey.

Maui's The Spirit Horse Ranch started a therapy program after the pandemic. It also helped Maui fire survivors navigate shock and loss. HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol reports the program has now expanded to Molokaʻi.

“Kūkini” tells the story of the invasion of Maui at the time of King Kamehameha through the eyes of Maui warriors.

Maui County's Committee on Housing and Land Use is in the midst of listening to nearly 200 testifiers signed up to voice their opinions on a proposal that would phase out about 7,000 transient vacation rentals. HPR's Catherine Cluett-Pactol has more.