Hawaiʻi Fires

‘Come On, Trees!’ Lahaina Nonprofit Plants A Natural Firebreak

‘Come On, Trees!’ Lahaina Nonprofit Plants A Natural Firebreak

Kaiāulu Initiatives, a grassroots nonprofit, aims to revitalize Lahaina’s landscape and prevent future wildfires by planting native plants and trees.

County Weighs Moratorium On New Backyard Pools In West Maui Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

County Weighs Moratorium On New Backyard Pools In West Maui

Citing a consequential drought and a longstanding housing crisis, some county officials are backing a short-term moratorium on private swimming pools in West Maui.

Wildfires Create Long-Term Academic Challenges For Students Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Wildfires Create Long-Term Academic Challenges For Students

Students’ academic progress since the 2018 California wildfires indicates that Lahaina schools may face a long road to recovery.

Nonprofits Help Maui Fire Survivors Overcome Obstacles And Return Home

Nonprofits Help Maui Fire Survivors Overcome Obstacles And Return Home

Private aid groups are stepping up to help rebuild homes lost in the 2023 wildfires at no cost to the property owner.

Nonprofits Want To Help Maui Fire Victims — If They Can Reach Them Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Nonprofits Want To Help Maui Fire Victims — If They Can Reach Them

Limited communications and continued grief have made it more challenging for nonprofits to connect with survivors who could most benefit from their services.

Researchers: Lahaina Burn Zone May Not Be As Safe As People Think Sean Hower/Civil Beat/2025

Researchers: Lahaina Burn Zone May Not Be As Safe As People Think

Maui wildfire survivors living or working in fire-damaged parts of Lahaina are more likely to show evidence of long-term exposure to harmful toxins, according to recent research.

Nearly 1 In 5 Warning Sirens On Oʻahu Were Broken During Tsunami Scare Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Nearly 1 In 5 Warning Sirens On Oʻahu Were Broken During Tsunami Scare

The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency says two dozen new sirens will be installed by the end of the year.

Two Years After Wildfire, Maui Homeowners Face A New Threat: Foreclosure Anita Hofschneider/Grist

Two Years After Wildfire, Maui Homeowners Face A New Threat: Foreclosure

A Native Hawaiian mother’s fight to keep her family in Lahaina despite soaring costs, mortgage limbo and investors eager to own a piece of Hawaiʻi.

Guide To Keeping And Rebuilding Homes In The Wake Of 2023 Maui Wildfires Sean Hower/Civil Beat/2025

Guide To Keeping And Rebuilding Homes In The Wake Of 2023 Maui Wildfires

Two years after the devastating 2023 wildfires, homeowners may be facing the prospect of repaying mortgage loans previously in forbearance.

Maui County Reaches Grim Milestone In Fire Victim Identification David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Maui County Reaches Grim Milestone In Fire Victim Identification

The police forensic team has determined that nothing more can be done to separate and identify the last partial remains.