#Maui recovery

Big Island Now poll results: Voters divided on 2 priority issues this legislative session

In a poll last week we wanted to know what issues you thought should take priority this legislative session. Out of the 445 votes, 118 voters agreed all the issues listed in the poll were priorities.

State of State: Gov. Green continues commitment to Maui wildfire recovery and affordable living for Hawai‘i residents

Despite the tragedy on Maui, Green said the state came together to support each other. As a result, he reports that the state of Hawai‘i is strong.

Big Island Now poll no. 46: What issues should take priority this legislative session?

Lawmakers plan to address statewide issues laid bare during the devastating Maui wildfires.

Hawaiʻi Community Federal Credit Union, Ka‘analike partner to help Maui wildfire survivors

Hawaiʻi Community Federal Credit Union and Ka‘analike recently teamed up to collect donations supporting Maui wildfire survivors.

Maui Ola Benefit Concert Series continues with performance by The Green

After raising over $1 million for Maui relief, Maui Ola will return with a series of benefit concerts- donating all proceeds to those impacted by Mauiʻs devastating wildfires.

Maui Health hold toy drive, organizing ukulele donations to Maui children

Maui Health was able to deliver several hundred toys in hopes of providing a little bit of joy to keiki and their families.

Pacific Cancer Foundation is seeking donations as the nonprofit was forced to cancel fundraisers due to the Lāhainā wildfire

The cancellation of three major fundraisers is causing unprecedented financial strain for the Pacific Cancer Foundation, which relies on these events for around 60% of its annual revenue.

Blackstone giving $1.5 million to support employees, residents impacted by Maui wildfires

Employees and residents of Blackstone’s Maui properties will receive $3,000 assistance payments, while $500,000 will be donated to Hawai‘i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund and the Maui Food Bank.

Maui Ola benefit concert raises nearly $1 million for Maui wildfire recovery

The “Maui Ola: A Benefit Concert for Maui,” donation channels, including Maui United Way, Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, Hawaiʻi People’s Fund, and the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, collected nearly $1 million in donations to aid Maui’s recovery.

Musicians statewide unite for Maui Ola concert to show support for the Valley Isle

“Maui Ola: A Benefit Concert for Maui” is a live broadcast telethon that will rally aid from around the world, using music to deliver the call for support.

Best ways for Big island residents to help Maui fire recovery efforts now and longterm

Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth has issued guidance about how Hawaiʻi Island residents can best help Maui now with its ongoing recovery efforts from the devastating fires.