'You lost the community': Lahaina residents look for hope a year after the fires
Posted on AllSides August 8th, 2024
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• The Maui wildfires killed over 100 people and destroyed homes, cultural sites, and businesses alike. • The anniversary also serves as a reminder of the deep love and sense of community that Lahaina residents have for their town. • Rebuilding Lahaina not only offers an opportunity to honor its cultural history but reshape the town with improved, more resilient infrastructure. MAUI, Hawaii – For Shannon I’i, the entire month of August stirs difficult emotions. Grief. Mistrust. Pending doom. Uncertainty. “Lately, it’s not so much the date itself but the...