Maui mayor targets short-term rentals, timeshares to address housing crisis after wildfire Wednesday, November 29 by ABC News(WAILUKU, Hawaii) -- Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen hopes to incentivize short-term rental owners to use their units as temporary housing as victims of the wildfires continue to face housing insecurity issues.His proposed bill, if enacted, would amend the County Code to exempt short-term vacation... Read More.
Hawaii attorney general subpoenas multiple Maui departments amid wildfire probe Tuesday, November 28 by ABC News(WAILUKU, Hawaii) -- Three key Maui departments have been served subpoenas in order to move forward the Hawaii Attorney General's Office investigation into the deadly wildfires as critical facts are still needed.Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez subpoenaed the Maui Emergency Management Agency, the... Read More.
The Doobie Brothers raising money for Maui with new song “Lahaina” Friday, November 17 by ABC NewsThe Doobie Brothers are using their music to help those affected by the wildfires that hit the Hawaiian island of Maui this summer.The band just released the new track “Lahaina,” co-written by Doobie Brothers Pat Simmons and Michael McDonald, both of whom have homes in Maui, along with collaborator John Shanks. It also features... Read More.
Hawaii unveils $150 million recovery fund for Maui wildfire victims’ families, injured survivors Thursday, November 9 by ABC News(MAUI, Hawaii) -- Hawaii Gov. Josh Green announced a new recovery fund as part of the One 'Ohana Initiative, which will set aside more than $150 million for the victims of the Maui wildfires that began on Aug. 8.The families of those who were... Read More.
‘There’s no healing:’ Thousands of families beg for action on housing after Maui wildfires Wednesday, November 8 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Alfonso Basurto watched as the home that housed his family of seven burned to the ground in the Maui wildfires on Aug. 8.He raced to the property to check if some of his children, between the ages of 14 and 21,... Read More.
Hawaii’s ‘overtourism’ becomes growing debate as West Maui reopens for visitors Sunday, October 8 by ABC NewsWest Maui began reopening Sunday to visitors just two months after a wildfire devastated the town of Lahaina.The reopening did not come without outrage from some residents, many of whom signed a petition to delay the reopening as families continue to struggle to "find... Read More.
Hearing on deadly Maui wildfires seeks answers to cause, prevention efforts Thursday, September 28 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Hawaii energy and utility officials were grilled Thursday by House members seeking answers about how the deadly Maui wildfires started and could have been prevented."We must come to a complete understanding of how this disaster started to ensure Hawaii and other... Read More.
Hawaii energy officials to be questioned in House hearing on Maui wildfires Thursday, September 28 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- A congressional hearing seeks answers about how the deadly Maui wildfires started, could have been prevented or mitigated.On Aug. 8, a series of deadly wildfires broke out across the Hawaiian island of Maui. At least 97 people were killed and thousands of... Read More.
The Edge’s charity, Music Rising, helping musicians recovering from the Maui wildfires Thursday, September 21 by ABC NewsU2 guitarist The Edge is doing what he can to help musicians who lost their instruments in the Maui wildfires this summer.The rocker’s charitable organization, Music Rising, which he founded with producer Bob Ezrin after Hurricane Katrina, has launched Music Rising Lahaina, which is offering replacement instruments and equipment to... Read More.
‘Slap in the face’: West Maui set to reopen for tourism, with outrage from residents Tuesday, September 19 by ABC News(LAHAINA, Hawaii) -- West Maui, an area devastated by wildfires that ravaged the historic town of Lahaina less than two months ago, is set to reopen for visitors on Oct. 8. Lahaina will remain fully closed to the public until further notice, according to the... Read More.
Historic banyan tree in Maui shows signs of growth after wildfire damage Tuesday, September 19 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The 150-year-old banyan tree that was heavily damaged in the Maui wildfire in August is beginning to sprout new leaves, a sign of hope and progress amid the ongoing recovery efforts in the historic town of Lahaina.The 60-foot tall Indian banyan... Read More.
Latest out of Maui: Residents prepare for their return to Lahaina Monday, September 18 by ABC News(MAUI, Hawaii) -- The rebuilding process has begun across Maui following the devastating wildfires that killed 97 people and displaced thousands more.The number of those who remain unaccounted for in the weeks since the disaster totals 31, down from an original count of 66,... Read More.