Tagged with Maui
- 15. The nonpartisan group targets regulations and fees that could be removed or waived to more quickly help displaced residents The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii has released a second policy brief regarding how to speed up homebuilding on Maui in the wake of the deadly August 2023 wildfires that killed 102 people in Lahaina and left […]
Grassroot brief suggests six ways to speed up homebuilding in Lahaina
- 15. Links for August 15, 2024
Links for August 15, 2024
- 13. Links for July 13, 2024
Links for July 13, 2024
- 13. This is a very good thing.
Pōhākea public land purchase: 250 acres protected in perpetuity at Māʻalaea Mauka
- 11. “A wetland restoration project is bringing hope to Maui residents who want to honor Lahaina’s history and return water to the town after last year’s fires.”
After wildfires destroyed Lahaina, the battle to restore an ancient ecosystem will shape the town’s future.
- 11. Links for July 11, 2024
Links for July 11, 2024
- 10. “Nine months after more than 100 people were killed and nearly 2,200 homes were destroyed, Gov. Josh Green says the state is making progress on rebuilding the historic town of Lahaina and improving its emergency preparedness.”
Hawaii's governor says most residents displaced by wildfire now have long-term housing — NBC News
- 10. Links for May 10, 2024
Links for May 10, 2024
- 23. Naval Air Station Puunene
Abandoned building full of history
- 23. Links for April 23, 2024
Links for April 23, 2024
- 25. A long-awaited official cause for the Lahaina fire is being left to Maui County to determine, with help from the federal ATF.
A Number Of Investigations Have Been Launched Into The Maui Fires. Here's Where They're At
- 25. Links for March 25, 2024
Links for March 25, 2024
- 24. Visiting West Maui after the 2023 fires sheds light on how travelers can help shape the future of tourism in Hawaii.
How Travelers Can Responsibly Visit West Maui Following the Fires
- 24. Links for February 24, 2024
Links for February 24, 2024
- 20. Links for February 20, 2024
Links for February 20, 2024
- 20. The cat, named Mahina, was rescued by the Maui Humane Society
Cat Reunites with Its Owners in Montana After It Was Displaced by the Maui Wildfires: It 'Took a Village' — People
- 16. Links for February 16, 2024
Links for February 16, 2024
- 16. The Amazon founder made a very public commitment to help rebuild Maui after the August wildfires. Here’s the progress since then.
Here’s What Happened To Jeff Bezos’ $100 Million Pledge Toward Hawaii’s Recovery — Forbes
- 11. Officials provided the first comprehensive look at where the 100 victims of the Aug. 8 wildfire were found.
9 Key Revelations in Maui’s First Review of the Lahaina Inferno
- 11. Links for February 11, 2024
Links for February 11, 2024
- 11. A dedicated group of neighbors has tried to fill the breach left by government agencies stretched thin after successive, cascading natural disasters on Maui.
An overlooked Maui community realizes ‘no one is coming to save you’
- 20. Mauka to Makai team formed in wake of wildfire
Mauka to Makai team formed in wake of wildfire
- 20. Links for January 20, 2024
Links for January 20, 2024
- 05. Links for December 5, 2023
Links for December 5, 2023
- 05. One of the more innovative items announced by the Governor’s office when it comes to disaster relief measures is the creation of a Lahaina Recovery Fund. In a press release announcing the measure, the Governor’s Office said that the concept was similar to the 9/11 Fund created in the aftermath of the destruction of the […]
The Lahaina Recovery Fund
- 02. Gov. Josh Green is proposing using taxpayer and private funds to build new housing and to pay home owners well above market value if they rent long term. Short-term rentals would simply be banned.
Hawaii Governor Wants To Entice Maui Property Owners To Rent To Fire Victims
- 02. Links for December 2, 2023
Links for December 2, 2023
- 27. Links for September 27, 2023
Links for September 27, 2023
- 27. Lahaina's beloved Banyan three is showing promising signs of resilience, weeks after destructive wildfires tore through the area.
Maui's Banyan Tree Is Miraculously Showing Signs Of Life And Beginning To Bloom, Weeks After The Lahaina Wildfire — UPROXX
- 16. Military laboratory specialists assisting local officials identify human remains cautioned that death tolls sometimes change as body bags are processed.
Death toll from Maui wildfires drops to 97, with 31 missing — The Washington Post
- 16. Links for September 16, 2023
Links for September 16, 2023
- 07. The town’s historic preservation group is considering plans to reconstruct some buildings that partially survived the Aug. 8 fire.
Some Historic Lahaina Buildings Could Rise From The Ashes — Honolulu Civil Beat
- 07. Links for September 7, 2023
Links for September 7, 2023
- 04. Locals fear getting priced out of Maui after fires: ‘There will be no option but to leave’
Locals fear getting priced out of Maui after fires: ‘There will be no option but to leave’
- 04. Links for September 4, 2023
Links for September 4, 2023
- 29. Links for August 29, 2023
Links for August 29, 2023
- 29. Tale of two Mauis: West Maui/Lahaina devastated by fire; rest of Maui reeling from loss of tourists who fuel economy
Tale of two Mauis: West Maui/Lahaina devastated by fire; rest of Maui reeling from loss of tourists who fuel economy
- 27. Links for August 27, 2023
Links for August 27, 2023
- 27. Fundraisers for Maui wildfire victims in Hawaiʻi , California, Washington : Maui Now
Fundraisers for Maui wildfire victims in Hawaiʻi , California, Washington : Maui Now
- 26. The Aug. 8 fires in Lahaina and Upcountry killed at least 115 people and left thousands more without their homes and businesses. Here's a look back at the past two weeks.
The Maui Fires In Photos: Devastation And Recovery
- 26. Links for August 26, 2023
Links for August 26, 2023
- 23. As the Hawaiian island starts its recovery from the Lahaina fire, it relies even more heavily on out-of-state visitors than its neighbors
Maui Residents Reckon With How Much Tourism They Want—and How Quickly — The Wall Street Journal
- 23. Links for August 23, 2023
Links for August 23, 2023
- 23. The Lahaina fire – the most devastating of the blazes – burned an estimated 2,170 acres.
How many acres have burned in Maui? — CBS News
- 20. A changing climate is an obvious culprit, with elevated temperatures generating more severe weather, drying out landscapes and then whipping them into an inferno with strong winds
The lush and humid island of Maui wasn’t supposed to burn. Why did it? — The Globe and Mail
- 20. Links for August 20, 2023
Links for August 20, 2023
- 19. Residents are also trying to safeguard Upcountry homes from the increased chance of dangerous mudslides.
Race Underway To Glue Down The Lahaina Fire's Toxic Ash Before Rains Wash It Into The Ocean
- 19. Links for August 19, 2023
Links for August 19, 2023
- 19. Sandwich Isles Communications had already buried miles of lines and is in position to extend service to other companies.
Fragile Fiber Lines In Lahaina Were Burned And Battered, Taking Out 911 And Cell Service. Now What?
- 18. Herman Andaya, administrator of the county’s emergency management agency, had defended his decision not to use the sirens.
Maui's top emergency official is out after failing to sound sirens as fires approached — NBC News
- 18. Links for August 18, 2023
Links for August 18, 2023
- 17. The Maui Emergency Management Agency didn't see the sirens as a viable tool to warn Lahaina's people about the incoming blaze.
Maui Emergency Chief Defends Decision Not To Activate Warning Sirens
- 17. Links for August 17, 2023
Links for August 17, 2023
- 16. Only five of the 106 dead in Maui have been identified because the remains are unrecognizable, Hawaii's governor says
Only five of the 106 dead in Maui have been identified because the remains are unrecognizable, Hawaii's governor says
- 16. Links for August 16, 2023
Links for August 16, 2023
- 15. As the Maui wildfires’ death toll approaches 100, Hawaii’s governor ordered an official review of decisions leading up to the disaster
What to Know About the Government Response to the Maui Wildfires — TIME
- 15. Links for August 15, 2023
Links for August 15, 2023
- 15. The famous tree is "still breathing" – even as ash and rubble cover the world around it.
Amid Maui wildfire ash, Lahaina's 150-year-old banyan tree offers hope as it remains standing
- 13. Cadaver dogs have searched just 3% of the hardest-hit area.
Death toll in Lahaina rises to 93 as families with missing loved ones are asked for DNA samples
- 13. Links for August 13, 2023
Links for August 13, 2023
- 13. See map and details on fatalities, rescues, resources and other live updates in the wildfires raging across Maui.
LIVE: Maui Wildfire Photos And Updates, Lahaina And Kula
- 12. Here is what we know about the origin of the Maui fire and how it so rapidly became an unstoppable force that tore through Lahaina.
Anatomy of a monster: Maui fire seemed under control. Then it exploded with lethal force — Los Angeles Times
- 12. Links for August 12, 2023
Links for August 12, 2023
- 12. Before the Maui wildfires, Hawaiian Electric did not have a plan — such as those in California — to power down its electric lines in advance of high winds.
Hawaii utility faces scrutiny for not cutting power to reduce fire risks — The Washington Post
- 12. ‘It’s just really frustrating and heartbreaking to see that some things could have been done,’ says author of 2014 report
Hawaii Officials Were Warned Years Ago That Maui’s Lahaina Faced High Wildfire Risk — The Wall Street Journal
- 03. Maui Beach Erosion
Maui Beach Erosion
- 03. Links for November 3, 2022
Links for November 3, 2022
- 11. Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort Among First to Offer Room Keys in Apple Wallet
Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort Among First to Offer Room Keys in Apple Wallet
- 11. Links for January 11, 2022
Links for January 11, 2022
- 12. Links for September 12, 2021
Links for September 12, 2021
- 12. Anyone wishing to dine inside a Maui County restaurant must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination starting September 15, 2021.
Hawaii travel news: Maui to require vaccine proof to dine in restaurants
- 09. Links for October 9, 2020
Links for October 9, 2020
- 09. Drool.
Beachfront house sells for $15M as Maui moves from vacation to second-home market - Pacific Business News
- 22. Keanae Penninsula Shores
- 17. Sunset at Hyatt Residence Maui
- 16. Sunset in Lahaina
- 13. The Grotto Bar at Hyatt Regency Maui
- 13. A Lahaina Sunset
- 16. Clouds over Lanai
- 15. Kayaker in Ka'anapali
- 29. Keawala'i Church
- 10. Haleakala Crater
- 10. Haleakala Sunrise
- 11. More Madison
- 10. Ka'anapali Beach from above