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Aug 11, 2023 · 19th-century Hawaii stood at a crossroads between its old and future identities, and its capital at the time — Lahaina, on the western coast of Maui — bears the marks of this crucial, rapid transition.
Jul 20, 2024 · This article is adapted from an essay written by Savannah Rose Dagupion for the Maui Guidebook due to publish August 2024. One family’s experience explains how history foretold the devastating 2023 wildfires in Lahaina, Maui – and how the community will move forward.
Aug 5, 2024 · Once the home of the Hawaiian Kingdom’s royalty, Lahaina’s shores over the centuries became a stop for whalers plundering the seas, for missionaries spreading the Christian gospel, for plantation...
Aug 16, 2023 · But Lahaina is still there. May it be rebuilt, not as a tourist spot but a place for people to live, as Kanaka Maoli once lived. With resources and will, Lahaina can very quickly be restored to...
Aug 7, 2024 · The Lahaina fires rank among the top 10 deadliest wildfires in U.S. history and stand as the deadliest natural disaster in Hawaii’s history. This catastrophe claimed 102 lives, with two more individuals still unaccounted for as of June 2024.
Dec 22, 2023 · As the sun sets over Lahaina, Maui, it paints a picture of resilience. This historic town has witnessed centuries of change, yet its spirit endures, much like the Maui sunsets. Today, we revisit the storied past of Lahaina and reflect on its remarkable journey through history.
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Aug 13, 2023 · The loss of so much of Lahaina—a cultural heritage center on Maui—is profound. But historians say this is not the first time it has had to endure and evolve.
