Maui's Tourism Reopening Sparks Outrage and Housing Crisis
Locals in Maui are expressing concern and frustration as West Maui prepares to reopen to tourists just two months after the deadliest wildfire in recent US history devastated the area. Some tourists have been seen acting insensitively, taking photos and posing for vacation pictures in areas that were affected by the fires. Locals are urging tourists to show compassion, empathy, and respect for the community's healing process. A petition has been started to delay the reopening and prioritize the urgent needs of the community, including housing, schooling, childcare, and mental health support.