“And now, just to get a roof over their head so they’re not stuck in instability in a hotel room, they’re paying $4,500 a month for rent in Kihei.

Source: https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/09/church-tries-to-fill-needs-of-maui-fire-victims-with-custom-aid-packages-and-hope/

Fun games with prizes, food and entertainment by Keaukaha’s own Kihei and JJ Ahuna.

Source: https://bigislandnow.com/2023/07/01/big-island-4th-of-july-events-from-morning-turtle-release-to-night-fireworks/

Kihei resident Emily Rand, who held her infant son on the shore as she watched the paddle-out at Ukumehame, said beaches are “such a part of the island life, and Lahaina was such a iconic, really popular surf spot for people.”

Source: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/09/10/hawaii-news/after-the-fire-some-maui-residents-find-healing-in-the-ocean/

Robert Chiminiello, general manager of Black Rock Pizza in Kihei, says business is slow since the Aug. 8 fires and some staff have been calling saying they can’t come to work.

Source: https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/08/economic-shocks-from-wildfires-reverberate-across-maui/

Thankfully, the fire in Kihei remained at least 100 yards away from all area residences, Maui Now reported.

Source: https://www.theblaze.com/news/911-calls-from-deadly-maui-fires-reveal-overwhelmed-system-clogged-streets-vulnerable-seniors