‘Forgotten’ Maui Residents Face Critical Moment for Economy

The business infrastructure that has been rebuilt or survived the fire is facing a pivotal moment.

Burned structures and cars are seen two months after a devastating wildfire in Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui, on Oct. 9, 2023. Mario Tama/Getty Images

In the wake of tragedy, Maui is at an important economic crossroads that could decide the fate of many of its long-held businesses only three months after wildfires ravaged the Hawaiian island.

Kim Ball, a business owner and member of the mayor’s five-person Lahaina advisory committee, told The Epoch Times that while many in the media have moved on, Maui continues to be in the midst of both a personal and financial crisis.