Lahaina Recovery Update — January 2026

Lahaina’s recovery continues into 2026 with real progress underway — and real uncertainty still shaping daily decisions for families, property owners, and the broader community.

In this January 2026 Lahaina Recovery Update, I walk through the most recent information shared at the county level, along with reporting from the Hawaiʻi Journalism Initiative, to explain what’s actually happening on the ground — beyond the headlines.

This episode covers:

• In late BREAKING NEWS FEMA has extended the temporary housing timeline to 2027. So now nearly 1,000 households have some certainty for the next year.
• Progress on permanent housing, including permit activity and reconstruction numbers — and how that compares to the 2,200 structures lost
• The completion of debris monitoring and what that milestone represents
• Current conditions along Front Street and Lahaina Harbor
• A candid discussion about the challenges facing makai Front Street property owners and why time, clarity, and transparency matter

This is a talk-story style update — focused on context, nuance, and the lived reality of recovery — not speculation or sound bites.

If Lahaina is home to you, or close to your heart, I hope this helps you better understand where we are today and what lies ahead in the months to come.

Mahalo for listening.

Read the Blog Post HERE

This is Episode 25 – Lahaina Recovery Update for January 2025

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