Lahaina Town rebuilds, and the people of Lahaina stand strong together.
Hurricane winds combined with dry land made for one of the most deadly wildfires in US history. Kula, Pūlehu/Kihei, Ka'anapali, and Lahaina all lit up in the same few days. The entire town of Lahaina was burned, and we lost many residents. Thousands were immediately displaced and homeless.
LAST UPDATED AUGUST 3RD, 2024: For 12 months, clean up crews have been working nonstop to get rid of hazardous materials and make the land ready to build on again. Homes are slated to be built before commercial areas, and the first homes have already begun construction.
Lahaina town still exists in its people. So long as we can collect ourselves, clean up, and rebuild, Lahaina will never perish. The people of Lahaina are the strongest and proudest in the world. We'll be rebuilding this entire website too in order to share Lahaina progress over the next decade as well as stories.
Lahaina is a location that was experienced by two million people, or approximately 80% percent of all of Maui tourism, per year. Lahaina has over a thousand years of rich history, and was the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii from 1820 to 1845. From beaches to restaurants, Lahaina was one of the top attractions for our island.
Lahaina's Front Street has been ranked one of the "Top Ten Greatest Streets" by the American Planning Association. Visitors and locals alike enjoyed quiet relaxing strolls, as well as breaks and events under the massive Banyan tree located in the town square.
Lahaina Harbor was an attraction in itself. Vessels of all kinds departed daily for Lanai, snorkeling off the coast, dinner cruises, and whale watching. now them run out of Maalaea.
