First Rebuilt Homes Emerge in Lahaina and Kula After Devastating Fires

Over a year after the devastating Maui wildfires, Native Hawaiian homeowners in Lahaina face a housing crisis as financial assistance dwindles and rebuilding costs soar. Many, like Mikey Burke, struggle with expired insurance benefits and rising rents, forcing them to consider leaving their ancestral homes. Community efforts, such as the Lahaina Community Land Trust, aim to help residents stay by bridging insurance gaps and offering affordable housing solutions. However, the challenges of navigating federal aid and the high cost of rebuilding continue to strain the community.