Thousands on Maui have faced a year of anxious uncertainty since the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire brought apocalyptic scenes of destruction to Lahaina, the historic former capital of the Hawaiian kingdom, forcing some survivors to flee into the ocean. The fire killed at least 102 people and displaced 12,000. Government and nonprofit groups have offered temporary solutions for displaced residents, including providing hotel rooms, leasing apartments, assembling prefabricated homes and paying people to take in loved ones.

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A year after Maui wildfire, chronic housing shortage and pricey vacation rentals complicate recovery

Hawaii residents have faced a year of challenges since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century decimated the historic town of Lahaina, on Maui, on Aug. 8, 2023

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Thousands of displaced residents on Maui have faced a year of anxious uncertainty since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century devastated Lahaina. Government and nonprofit groups have offered temporary

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Associated Press LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Josephine Fraser worried her young family’s next home would be a tent. Fraser and her partner, their two sons and their dog had moved nine times in as many months, from one hotel room to another, since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century razed her hometown of Lahaina, on Maui. They would sometimes get just 24 hours to relocate, with no immediate word where they were headed. Now, the Red Cross was warn…

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LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Josephine Fraser worried her young family’s next home would be a tent. Fraser and her partner, their two sons and their dog had moved nine times in as many months, from one hotel room to another, since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century razed her hometown of Lahaina, on Maui.…

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LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — They have combed the ashes for mementos, worried about where they would sleep, questioned their faith and tried to find a way to grieve amid the […]

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LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Josephine Fraser worried her young family’s next home would be a tent. Fraser and her partner, their two sons and their dog had moved nine times in as many months, from one hotel room to another, since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century razed her hometown of Lahaina, on Maui. They would sometimes get just 24 hours to relocate, with no immediate word where they were headed. Now, the Red Cross was warning that the hote…

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LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) -- Josephine Fraser worried her young family's next home would be a tent.

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LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Josephine Fraser worried her young family's next home would be a tent.

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