A historic banyan tree burned in Maui’s wildfires still stands, but can it survive?

Source: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-14/california-maui-hawaii-fire

Directed by Native Hawaiian visual storyteller Keliʻi Grace and written by Maui’s Lance D. Collins, the film follows the story of two Lahainaluna High School senior boys whose separate worlds collide in a journey of self-awakening.

Source: https://mauinow.com/2023/10/04/lahaina-film-my-partner-wins-awards-screens-across-hawaii-and-globe/

“Do not go to Lahaina Town,” the county tweeted hours before all roads in and out of West Maui’s biggest community were closed to everyone except emergency personnel.

Source: https://jerseyeveningpost.com/morenews/worldnews/2023/08/09/people-in-hawaii-flee-into-ocean-to-escape-wildfire-destroying-maui-tourist-town/

He noted that spending to meet Maui’s disaster and recovery needs will create jobs.

Source: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/09/22/hawaii-news/uh-report-details-heavy-blow-to-mauis-economy-after-fires/

“Ledcor Maui’s generous contribution allows us to continue to serve the youth of Maui, especially those who need us the most,” Daya said.

Source: https://mauinow.com/2023/12/24/ledcor-mauis-inaugural-gift-drive-raises-100k-for-youth/

Let’s learn from the handling of Maui’s wildfires and make it the driving force behind better government, better leaders, and better public servants.

Source: https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/08/danny-de-gracia-quitting-is-easy-but-the-job-is-about-fixing-what-is-broken/

Maui’s hotel occupancy was 65.4% (-6.8 percentage points vs. 2022, -13.5 percentage points vs. 2019), according to the HTA.

Source: https://mauinow.com/2023/05/19/april-2023-hawaii-hotel-performance-report/

Maui’s mayor, Richard T. Bissen Jr., said evacuation orders had been issued for “affected areas,” including Lahaina but did not share more details about why other people did not get them.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/us/lahaina-maui-fires-evacuation-orders.html

Mickey’s Kids has also partnered with NorthStar VETS in Robbinsville to cover all costs of vet services for Maui’s entire life.

Source: https://nj1015.com/maui-golden-retriever-childrens-specialized-hospital-new-brunswick-new-jersey-therapy/

Others worried that digging up all that sand would hurt marine life like coral and octopus, while some wondered if the project would even stand up to West Maui’s swells.

Source: https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/maui-condo-owners-are-trying-to-buy-time-in-the-fight-against-rising-seas/

Planners then decided there wasn’t enough evidence to trigger more review beyond that, which could’ve included vetting by Maui’s Planning Commission and a public hearing.

Source: https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/maui-residents-fight-to-save-kiheis-last-wetlands/

Ross Hart, a 36-year resident of Kula in Maui’s upcountry, told CNN he tried to fight the fire in the ravine behind his house for more than 12 hours before it was clear it was time to go.

Source: https://krdo.com/news/2023/08/16/at-least-106-people-have-died-in-the-maui-wildfires-and-identifying-all-the-victims-will-be-difficult-governor-says/

Summer months in Hawaii are the best times to see the center region of the Milky Way sitting behind the constellations of Kamakaunuiamaui (Maui’s Fishhook) and Pimoe, an ulua swimming away from the fishhook.

Source: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/07/30/hawaii-news/skywatch/skywatch-supermoons-shower-and-saturn-will-fill-sky/

The County of Maui’s Emergency Management Agency will be monitoring conditions.

Source: https://mauinow.com/2023/01/09/forecast-of-xl-surf-prompts-advisory-from-county-of-maui/

The Natural Disaster Recovery Fund will not only allow Random Acts to work mindfully with Hawai’ians to support Maui’s recovery, but will also empower Random Acts supporters to help people impacted by future natural disasters worldwide.”

Source: https://californianewswire.com/random-acts-nonprofit-and-creation-announce-fundraiser-in-response-to-recent-maui-wildfires/

There is no easy answer to this question, but I can say that if we support Maui’s economy and keep our people employed, they will heal faster and continue to afford to live on Maui.

Source: https://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2023/09/08/hawai%ca%bbi-governor-gives-address-on-maui-fire-recovery/

Tours of Maui’s voyaging canoe, Mo‘okiha O Pi‘ilani, will be offered by Hui O Wa‘a Kaulua, Maui’s voyaging canoe society.

Source: https://mauinow.com/2023/03/01/the-ritz-carlton-maui-kapalua-hosts-31st-annual-celebration-of-the-arts-april-7-8/

Tours of Maui’s voyaging canoe, Mo‘okiha O Pi‘ilani, will be offered by Hui O Wa‘a Kaulua, Maui’s voyaging canoe society.

Source: https://mauinow.com/2023/03/01/the-ritz-carlton-maui-kapalua-hosts-31st-annual-celebration-of-the-arts-april-7-8/

West Maui residents can update their voter registration in-person at the Government Relations, Ethics, and Transparency Committee on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, at the Westin Maui’s Honoapiʻilani Ballroom, starting at 8:30 a.m.

Source: https://mauinow.com/2023/09/26/voter-registration-update-available-at-the-westin-ka%ca%bbanapali-sept-27/

When trying to spot Maui’s distant form on the horizon from Oahu, it helps to understand the unique silhouette of each island.

Source: https://www.hawaiistar.com/can-you-see-maui-from-oahu/