Missing On Maui

10/03/2024

Watching what is happening to flooded states in US is awful. I feel Horribly for everyone involved. Beyond that feeling is the awareness of Maui’s trauma from the fires- and how hearing all this is likely impacting them.

You might think these recent survivors would shy away from any awareness of other destruction- obviously all the news must be triggering.

But No. Not Maui.

For example- I am watching a group of local Maui people who helped with missing person cases resulting from the fires do the same for families of those now lost in the floods.

I’m observing all these amazing people band together to help others thousands of miles away. Maui has not even healed from its own injuries and it is reaching out to save others.

THIS SPIRIT of giving and concern for others makes me so proud of this community. It is also reassuring that in spite of all the negative events both surrounding and within our borders, I am witnessing Humanity at its greatest. Its kindest.

Its Best.

As long as the humanity in us continues we are not diminished as humans.

I love you Maui community.

You are the living breathing soul that is Hawaii. You are just as much an element of the tremendous beauty of Hawaii as the ocean, mountains, plants….

You are Hawaii.

Stay Strong.

11/07/2023

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Aidan Dungan is Still Missing.

11/07/2023

Today marks four years since Aidan Dungan went missing on Maui.

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This PSA is to remind the public that today, November 7th, 2023, marks the 4th year that Aidan Dungan has been missing from Maui. The family of Aidan is aski...

09/20/2023

Glenn Yoshino, 75, attended business school on Oahu and worked two full-time jobs for most of his adult life. He also co-owned the popular House of Saimin in Lahaina.

View our In Memoriam page: https://808ne.ws/3QNOCIv

Did you lose a loved one in the fire? Email [email protected] to help us honor their memory.⁠

See more coverage on the Star-Advertiser mobile app and staradvertiser.com/mauifires.⁠

08/26/2023

Maui Rapid Response

More about the Co-Facilitators of Maui Rapid Response (from left to right):

Aunty Kamiki Carter - the pu’uwai… the heart of Maui Rapid Response. Kamiki weaves through every team ensuring everyone cares for themselves, Malama kou kino, as they continue to care for those in need at this time… Kamiki also supports the Maui community by connecting resources and organizations to build lasting partnerships.

Nicole Huguenin - the po’o… Nicole IS MAUI RAPID RESPONSE! Nicole hāpai (carries, lifts, elevates, raises, hoists, holds up) our Maui Rapid Response team, encourages and mentors many of our team members, holds team members accountable while believing in their abilities, and does SO MUCH MORE behind the scenes kuleana ensuring Maui Rapid Response is heard, seen, and remains a pa’a (stable, strong) foundation for our Maui Community.

Kainoa Horcajo - the waha… Kainoa is the Hā, Maui Rapid Response’s breath of life! Kainoa confidently speaks and breathes Maui Rapid Response’s mission statement while building partnerships with many necessary community leaders, organizations, and individuals. Kainoa represents Maui Rapid Response and ensures our pono presence is known and is here for our Maui Community.

On behalf of Maui Rapid Response,

Mahalo to everyone who has generously donated, in various ways, to our Maui Mutual Aid Fund, and continues to believe and support the work we are doing for our Maui Community.

Mahalo to our teams who have TIRELESSLY volunteered (or volun-told) and continue to work for our Maui Community! Without your DEDICATION, Maui Rapid Response would not be possible!

Mahalo to ALL of our community partners, here on Maui, in Hawai’i, on the continent, and all around the world for your continued support, prayers, and positive thoughts! We are grateful and humbled by the outpouring of generosity and commitment you all have graced us with!

Mahalo!

08/25/2023

Editors’ Note: This story will be updated daily as more information about the victims becomes available.

08/16/2023

08/16/2023

08/16/2023

KAHULUI >> The death toll from the Lahaina fire — America’s deadliest in a century — was at 96 on Sunday while families visited a newly created Maui County Family Assistance Center to help document the missing and provide DNA mouth swabs to identify ...