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It was an emotional day Monday for the Lahaina residents who were able to return home for the first time and sift through the rubble for any reminders of what life was like before one of the deadliest wildfires in modern U.S. history swept across portions of the Hawaiian island in August.

LAHAINA, Hawaii (Island News) -- Maelene Bulosan lost her home and her car in the Lahaina fire. But she was reluctant to sign up with FEMA over the phone. She told Island News she had read rumors on the internet and expected there would be a downside to accepting an Individual Assistance Grant from the federal agency.

The Maui Police Department identified one more victim of the Aug. 8 Lāhainā fire on Monday: Matsuyuki Osato, 83, of Lāhainā. This brings the total number of victims publicly identified to 83 of the estimated 97 fatalities, which is down from the death toll of 115 that had been reported for more than two weeks. Six more people have been identified, but their families have not been located or notified.

Officials are still working to narrow down the total number of children who may have died in the Lahaina, Hawai‘i, wildfires on Aug. 8. At least 97 people were confirmed dead as of Sept. 25, and more than 2,200 buildings were damaged or destroyed. More than 3,200 individuals were...

In this article, we're exploring three delightful sandwiches from Kihei. Have you had the chance to savor any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear from you! Please share your experiences in the comments section below.

A price freeze remains in effect on Maui, for essential goods and services.

Once Fanny Fong decided to flee the flames in Lahaina on Aug. 8, she was out the door so fast she didn’t even bother to put on her shoes. It was the in-her-face willfulness of her 8-year-old daughter that convinced Yayoi Hara to leap into the car with her family and speed off to safety.

MAUI, Hawai'i (KITV4) -- The Maui Police Department would like to caution the public to look out for emails, phone calls, or texts from individuals claiming to represent a business or government entity that requests money via a wire/app transfer or solicits purchases of gift cards. The most recent reported...

There were six people officially identified Sunday.

A luau fundraiser for Lahaina has raised over $27,000 for victims of the wildfires in Hawaii. Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling on JT Connell Hwy worked with Paolino Properties to raise funds for Maui and island residents devastated by last month's wildfires. CEO Brendan O'Donnell partnered with his friend Christina...

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 142 represents 2,700 members who work in West Maui. Historically, the union’s workers used to work on the plantations, but many workers now work in the hospitality industry. The Conversation talked to President Chris West about how the union is working with...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Department of Education announced the schedule for Lahaina schools to return to their campuses. Schools will return to campus after the fall break, which ends on Oct. 13. Lahainaluna High School, Lahaina Intermediate School and the two elementary school staff will return to their respective campuses on Oct. 6 for a […]

One by one, Nagasako family members carefully rolled each SPAM musubi just like they've done for decades. And one by one, keiki lined up for their favorite comfort food -- made with aloha.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Members of Congress will be looking for answers on the Maui wildfires in a hearing on Thursday. Among those expected to testify: Hawaiian Electric’s president and CEO, state regulators and energy officials. The investigation was launched by Republican members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce...

MAUI COUNTY, Hawaii (Island News) -- Officials have identified another person confirmed to have died in the Lahaina fire disaster. The death toll remains at 97. On Monday, officials identified 83-year-old Matsuykui Osato of Lahaina as a victim of the fire.

In this article, we explore three exceptional Scuba Diving spots in Lahaina. Have you had the chance to experience any of these thrilling underwater adventures yet? If yes, we'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments section below.

Along with losing their homes, some Lāhainā residents also lost their vehicles. One mechanic from Lāhainā is working to help connect fire victims with reliable cars and raise awareness of the need. “I've got an overwhelming response of, 'I need a vehicle. I lost everything,’" said...

A grueling day was experienced by the residents of Lahaina as they began returning to their homes, now in ruins following a recent local disaster. Today marked the start of a tough journey for those who have lost everything they owned in Lahaina.

Imua Physical Therapy’s Lahaina clinic in the Keawe Business Center at 40 Kupuohi St, Ste. 105 located next door to Minit Stop has reopened to serve Lahaina and West Maui patients. “Although our clinic was spared from the fire, that wasn’t the case for three of our staff members...

LAHAINA, Hawaii (Island News)-- Kaiser Permanente will be consolidating its three medical first aid stations into a single West Maui location at the Royal Lahaina Resort beginning on Monday, September 25. Two of Kaiser Permanente’s mobile health vehicles will be located at the Royal Lahaina Resort and Bungalows starting on...