Sean M. Hower/Civil Beat/2026
After Maui Fires, Rents Dropped, But Money Is Tighter
A new report released Tuesday shows a mixed bag for Maui residents who are still reeling from the devastating fires three years ago.
(Sean Hower/Civil Beat/2026)
Maui Wildfires 3 Years Later: The Recovery In Photos
Residential building has picked up the pace but the commercial district still struggles.
Sean Hower/Civil Beat/2025
Wildfire Fatigue? Community Support Is Dwindling For Maui Fire Survivors
While a greater number of displaced residents have found stable housing and employment, wildfire survivors continue to struggle with mental and physical health.
Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2023
Another Road Won’t Help Waikōloa In A Wildfire Evacuation, Study Finds
Critics dismissed the new study’s findings while resolving to do more to protect the West Hawaiʻi community from wildfires.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
Maui Vacation Rentals Get A Reprieve With New Zoning Bill’s Approval
Roughly 7,000 apartment-zoned units were set to be phased out by 2031 to create more long-term housing. More than half of those may now keep operating as short-term rentals.
Sean Hower/Civil Beat/2026
3 Democrats Compete For West Maui House Seat In Primary
Lahaina’s multibillion-dollar fire recovery has motivated candidates to run this election.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
$4 Billion Could Soon Begin Flowing To Maui Fire Victims
It remains to be seen how much each victim will receive and whether there will even be enough to go around.
Sean Hower/Civil Beat/2026
A Win For Survivors: Judge Caps Maui Fire Legal Fees
Lawyers had sought $1 billion but will instead be getting a fraction of that.
Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2026
Honolulu Homeowners Turn To Goats, Sheep To Mow Yard Ahead Of Fire Season
Flocks of livestock are not a typical city sight. But with wildfire season looming, they’re becoming an increasingly attractive prevention measure.
Hawaiʻi Balks At Funding Maui Fire Victim Health Study
Lawmakers did not pass a bill that would have funded the continuation of the most comprehensive study of the long-term health effects of the wildfires.