Lahaina marks 3 years since 2023 wildfires; rebuilding and recovery continues

EDITORIAL: Lessons learned as Lahaina rises

On Saturday, Maui County marked the third anniversary of the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire disaster that destroyed Lahaina — with a now-annual gathering, Kuhinia Maui, to commemorate those whose lives were taken. There will be grieving, and connection. And there will be talk of a hopeful future, as survivors and their neighbors throughout the state pursue a vision that has taken shape over the past three difficult years. But there will be no talk of ge…

Community-led efforts and government support define Maui wildfire recovery | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

As Lahaina marked three years since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, national disaster recovery expert Jennifer Gray Thompson said the town has become one of the country’s strongest examples of community-led recovery, even as major challenges remain.

Lahaina marks 3 years since 2023 wildfires; rebuilding and recovery continues

577 single-family and multifamily units have been completed as of last week, and those homes passed final inspection, according to the county’s recovery dashboard. Construction will begin for 667 more homes after the permits have been issued.

Maui marks 3 years: New recovery milestones, housing progress

“Recovery is not measured by numbers alone. It is measured by whether our families can come home."