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