Hawaiʻi’s suicide helpline struggles to meet demand after Maui wildfire
A surge in calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline following the August 2023 wildfire highlights the psychological toll on the community.
Maui wildfire survey finds sharp, persistent increases in poverty, housing instability
The data came from 402 individuals representing 374 households.
Maui Wildfire Exposure Study draws 1,000+ to wellness fest
The event served as a platform to share study findings, sign up new participants and bring the Maui community together for a day of fun and wellness.
Personal tragedy fuels HIFF film on Maui community resilience, disaster preparedness
A teen disaster preparedness training program is part of the film Healing Lahaina.
Maui fires: UH Maui College culinary team fed community, taught life lessons
The UH Maui College culinary team has earned the Governor’s Award for Distinguished State Service.
State adds $2.3M to Maui Wildfire Exposure Study, launches survivor registry
The study offers comprehensive health screenings and enrolls affected individuals into the most extensive social and bio-monitoring study in Hawaiʻi following a disaster.
UH Maui College culinary team’s fire relief efforts earn nomination for governor award
The UH Maui College culinary team launched a food hub less than a day after the devastating August 8 Lahaina wildfire that ultimately fed tens of thousands of people.
President’s August BOR report: UH-bound Lahainaluna grads, UH governor award nominee, enrollment latest
President David Lassner provided updates on the latest enrollment numbers for the upcoming fall 2024 semester, including positive news regarding Lahainaluna High School graduates.
UH Mānoa marks one-year anniversary of the Maui fires
About 30 people gathered on the lawn of Hawaiʻi Hall on the UH Mānoa campus to mark the one-year anniversary of the deadly Maui wildfires and held a moment of silence.
Lahaina Obon Ceremony honors wildfire victims, celebrates resilience
The ceremony, which took place at Lahaina Cannery Mall, featured traditional dancing, food vendors and a sense of community healing.
