Highlighted News Stories from January & February 2024.

6 Month Maui Wildfire Update, From Feb. 8th, 2024: Gov. Green Says Moratorium ‘Not Likely’ Needed… Sights Set On Long-Term Housing.

Gov. Green updates on 6-month Maui wildfire recovery: Moratorium on short-term rentals unlikely as transition to long-term housing progresses. Highlighting achievements, he outlines ongoing efforts, emphasizing statewide policy changes. Challenges remain, with a persisting housing crisis. Lahaina Strong calls for prioritizing local needs over off-island interests. Mayor Bissen reports progress in debris clearance and interim housing construction. USACE focuses on debris removal and school reconstruction. SBA extends financial aid, while legislators introduce bills addressing wildfire impacts. FEMA pledges continued support for Lahaina’s recovery, emphasizing community resilience. HUD and EPA detail efforts in housing assistance and environmental cleanup. EPA prioritizes sewer line inspection and drinking water safety, ensuring residents’ return to normalcy.

Note: Parts of this post were written using ChatGPT, with details gathered from Maui News.