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Ke Ao Maluhia at Maui Lani welcomes first family of residents with keys; Marks milestone for wildfire survivors
A family of four from Lahaina received keys on Tuesday to the very first home at the new Ke Ao Maluhia development at Maui Lani in Kahului. The development will serve as interim housing for Maui wildfire survivors. Located near the intersection of Pu‘umakani and Kea St., the project is...
Maui breaks ground on hundreds of homes for fire displaced residents
MAUI COUNTY, Hawaii (Island News) -- Maui takes a major step forward in housing residents displaced from the Lahaina fires. Nearly nine months after the Lahaina fires, Josephine Fraser and her family are finally able to move into more permanent housing, "it is definitely a blessing, after moving nine times after the fire. We are so grateful to call this home. So, thank you," said Fraser.
World-renowned life coaches, social media influencers head to Maui to help fire survivors rebuild
LAHAINA (HawaiiNewsNow) - Nearly nine months after the Lahaina fire, some survivors are now getting creative about how they want to rebuild their lives and their community. Oahu native Max Louis created and posted a video to his social media page back in March and it quickly went viral. He knew at that moment he had the power to help Maui families.
56th Annual Makawao Parade celebrates tradition, community spirit, June 29
The 56th Annual Makawao Parade takes place on Saturday, June 29, 2024. The Makawao Parade has long been a cherished tradition, bringing together residents, businesses and visitors to celebrate the vibrant culture and heritage of Makawao Town. “Our heartfelt appreciation goes to our esteemed title sponsor, Alpha Inc., whose generosity...
MPD: Speed, drugs and alcohol may have been involved in critical Makawao crash
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Maui police are investigating after a 28-year-old motorcyclist was critically injured in a crash Sunday night in Makawao. The crash happened around 7:30 p.m. on Makawao Avenue. According to preliminary investigation, a pickup truck was exiting a parking area when the motorcyclist collided into the side of...
The Maui Fires In Photos: April 2024
King Kamehameha III Elementary School students started class at their new temporary campus in Kapalua. The Maui County Council got to work on next year's budget. The permanent landfill site for the Aug. 8 fire debris hit a snag. Cleanup work continued. And group housing sites are being developed in Lahaina.
45th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk Maui on Saturday
The 45th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk Maui takes place this Saturday at the War Memorial Special Events Field in Wailuku. The event starts with a warmup at 7 a.m., followed by the Charity Walk at 7:30 a.m., activities under the main tent at 8:15 a.m., and festivities conclude at 10 a.m.
37 Fires Along One Maui Road This Year Alone Have Residents Of Nearby Town On Edge
The charred aftermath of one of the 37 fires that have occurred along Holomua Road this year will be removed as part of a cleanup before wildfire season on Maui. (Cammy Clark/Civil Beat/2024) Over the years, the once idyllic Holomua Road used by pedestrians and cyclists on the north shore...
New county Recovery Permit Center opens in Kahului
KAHULUI, Hawaii (Island News) -- In an effort to help residents affected by recent fires in Lahaina and Kula, the County of Maui has inaugurated its new Recovery Permit Center in Kahului. This center aims to provide crucial assistance to people trying to rebuild their lives and properties by guiding them through the permitting process.
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