Lahaina

Democratic Hawaii Gov. Josh Green won his primary election, defeating three challengers including David "Duke" Bourgoin, George "Teva" Lucas-Tadeo, and Lauren Kapoliahiʻiaka Shim. The article notes that Green has a 56% approval rating and successfully raised approximately $3.5 million during the race.

On August 8, 2023, devastating wildfires broke out on Maui's island of Lahaina, resulting in over 100 deaths. Historically, President William Howard Taft signed a measure to raise the number of U.S. representatives, and Richard Nixon announced his resignation due to the Watergate scandal.

A 20-year-old man was arrested for second-degree murder following a fatal attack. The incident occurred on August 5 at a Lahaina condo-resort, where he fatally attacked a 63-year-old man.

Maui police arrested a 20-year-old naked man accused of fatally beating an older man. The alleged assault occurred at a condo resort in Lahaina early Wednesday morning.

A community land trust in Lahaina, Hawaiʻi, demonstrates how land can be protected from speculation to benefit communities indefinitely. The model aims to preserve land for long-term community use rather than private profit.

A large California family vacationing in Maui reported being violently attacked by a group of people at the Kaanapali Alii resort in Lahaina on July 17 around 10 p.m. Maui police responded to reports of a disorderly gathering involving approximately 30 individuals.

The article discusses Q&A sessions for Maui County Council candidates in the West Maui District, focusing on Lahaina, water, and rebuilding business. A four-term incumbent will face an opponent in the general election.

Maui County will reopen Front Street to vehicular traffic on August 1, marking a major milestone in the Lahaina wildfire recovery. The reopening signifies progress in restoring infrastructure after the disaster.

Front Street in Lahaina will reopen to vehicular traffic on Aug. 1 following the completion of several recovery and improvement projects in the area.

Kimo’s Maui restaurant is set to reopen in Lahaina’s historic Chan Wa Building nearly three years after the Maui wildfires. The reopening will feature the restaurant’s classic menu and signature aloha spirit.

Officials announced Lahaina's first Front Street commercial project nearly three years after the wildfire, a temporary marketplace aimed at helping businesses reopen during ongoing long-term rebuilding.

ʻUlu o Lele Marketplace is supporting Lahaina businesses to foster energy, hope, and a sense of normalcy. The initiative aims to help families and businesses in the area through this effort.

Three Democrats are competing for a West Maui House seat in a primary election. The candidates' motivation is linked to Lahaina's multibillion-dollar fire recovery efforts.

A Maui judge reduced legal fees for the $4.03 billion wildfire settlement from $1 billion to $222 million, prioritizing victims retaining more funds. The decision followed a judge's recognition of lawyers' efforts while capping fees to prevent excessive compensation for late-joining attorneys.

A wildfire devastated the island of Maui, prompting the FBI to quickly offer assistance to law enforcement partners in Hawaii. The article highlights the collaborative emergency response efforts following the disaster in Lahaina.