First Hawaiian Bank launches new branch in Lahaina Cannery Mall
First Hawaiian Bank Opens New Branch in Lahaina On Friday, First Hawaiian Bank celebrated the opening of its new branch at Lahaina Cannery Mall. This full-service location aims to provide a variety of personal and business banking services alongside financial advisory support. Bob Harrison, the president and CEO, expressed a strong commitment to the Lahaina […]
Lahaina, Maui — one year later
It’s been a year since a wildfire ripped through the town of Lahaina on Maui, killing 102 people and forcing thousands to evacuate. As the Biden administration moves on from the tragedy, you won’t hear much about the situation in Lahaina or the residents left behind there in the mainstream media, and of course they […]
2023 Lahaina Wildfire Lawsuits Nearing $4 Billion Settlement
Hawaii’s Democratic governor said Wednesday that parties in a lawsuit over the 2023 wildfires are close to a settlement. The lawsuit was filed against the state, Maui County and public utilities in response to a devastating wildfire that ravaged Lahaina in August 2023 and caused devastating damage to residents, according to the Associated Press. report […]
Hawaii’s Lahaina wildfire could put coral reef ecosystem in danger
Abraham “Snake” Ahi rides the waves when the waves are up and dives when the water is calm, looking for octopuses and shells. The lifelong Lahaina, Hawaii resident spends so much time in the ocean that his wife jokes that he needs to get his gills wet. But recently, Ahi returned to his home island […]
Maui PD report on Lahaina wildfire recommends special equipment, communication
Nearly six months after wildfires destroyed the historic town of Lahaina, the Maui Police Department on Monday announced plans to prepare for future tragedies, including acquiring better equipment and placing senior officers at the island’s communications center during emergencies. The company announced that it is working to improve its response. The changes are part of […]
Hawaii officials identify the last of the 100 known victims of the wildfire that destroyed Lahaina
Hawaii officials announced Friday that they have identified the last of 100 known victims of the wildfire that destroyed Lahaina in August. According to Maui Police, the victim is Lydia Koroma, 70. Identifying the people who died in the deadliest wildfire in the United States in more than 100 years has been a long and […]