My sympathy to you all❤ It’s been 5.5yrs since the Camp Fire in Paradise Ca & I am going to move into my rebuilt house next month. It’s been a long haul but with help from wonderful people it is happening. Be patient & love one another❤️
My condolences to you and your family Shirley and I am so glad that your home was rebuilt and you will soon be moving back in. It takes a lot of strength, prayers and courage to survive something like this.
We've been to Maui many times, and have walked up and down Front Street at least one time during every visit. Have sat under the banyan tree having a snack and a drink. It's hard to comprehend the devastation from the fire. I can only hope the people of Lahaina are made whole and can once again enjoy their homes in the beautiful place.
Keep the videos coming! We love Maui and have visited yearly for 35+ years pre-fire. We love the Plantation Inn and it’s hard to imagine Lahaina in its current state. Sorry we missed seeing the videos that you were forced to take down. Hopefully you can repost soon.
Why were his videos not allowed to be shown? What in gods name would be the reason for that this whole thing stinks to high heaven, and I am saddened for all of those locals for every single person that lived in that magnificent area
Was just looking at pics yesterday. Our 4th trip to Maui. Normally stay in S Kihei but stayed in Lahaina. We took friends that hadn’t been before. Although it rained almost the whole time we still had amazing trip. We all got Tattoos at little shop off front street. Skin Factory Artist name is Taki . Still have her in my texts. Just broke my heart when I woke to the news. It’s was heart stopping. To see where we grabbed a plate and looked out at all the amazing places and heritage. The Banyan Tree was beautiful. Oh the stories I’m sure those twisted limbs and branches could tell. Lord knows we had a few to tell too lol. I will hold that place and those family lost and those that had to restore their lives. Mahalo ❤
Back in the 70s I had a sailboat in Lahaina harbor and lived up in Napili. I had so many wonderful moments in Lahaina. I loved sitting under the banyan tree or grabbing breakfast on the patio at the Pioneer Inn. Cooking my own Mahi in their restaurant is another treasured memory. Walking down front street and window shopping, especially with friends from the mainland was awesome. It has been decades since I had to move back to the mainland but as I watched Lahaina burn on TV I just cried and cried. Thanks for this update, it gives me hope.
The first time Lahaina was in 1977. I stayed for 3 months. Been back 60+ times. Moved to Oahu in 1980 and Lahaina always was my true home. Memories include my 14 year old daughter who passed from bone cancer . I took her to Maui several times before and after cancer. The emotion connected to the memories is the same for almost everyone.
Thank you so much for these videos! I am a Native Californian that has been coming to Maui since in was 12 years old… I am now quite a few decades older than that… but my heart has felt the love of these island’s since then, and always will….My husband and I spent our Honeymoon there, Renewed our Wedding vows there, have brought our children there, and now our grandchildren.There as well! Maui will always be in our heart & soul…keep the video’s coming!
Watching this with tears in my eyes. Back in the 80’s and 90’s , my friends and I built many of the homes and businesses on Front St. We built Bob and Gail Longhi’s home, his son’s home and remodeled the restaurant. Also many other art galleries, restaurants and homes there. All are completely gone … so sad. Our hearts ache for the people of Maui. I lived there for years and they are some of the best memories I have. No matter what is rebuilt, it will never be as beautiful as the old Lahaina. Maui no ka oi!
@@khunopie9159 We concur with that "thank you" for posting the video. Your presentation pointing out the locations and landmarks was excellent. Seeing this video was both encouraging and saddening. We have walked these streets many times over the years and have always had special feelings for Lahaina. We all hope for the best during and after this clean up period.
I appreciate the delicate balance you presented, from the original beauty, through the horrible devastation, and on to hope for the future. Nicely done.
Oh my goodness this is devastating!! My family and I were there just a couple of years ago and it was so beautiful!! I know it will be again. Thank you so much for this video. West Maui is my happy place and I look forward to coming back! ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
I used to live in Maui until late January of this year and my grandma used to live in Front ST apartments (the apartments on the other side of the street of Kahoma at 10:19) and seeing them like that breaks my heart because I spent half of my childhood there
We’ve stayed at the RC Kapalua 5x over the last 20 yrs… glad we were able to share the past Maui experience w/ our children and hopefully we can revisit once the restoration has completed
I went through the terrible LNU fire 2020 in California. The Maui fire has given me much PTSD. This video has given me much healing. I fully understand the timeline and I greatly appreciate knowing what's been done and seeing the progress. Those that have not been through this type of event expect everything to turn around in a week or a month and that's not going to happen. This process is at least a 3-year project. Everyone hang in there, we will all get through this together. Thank you very much for these video updates They are uplifting.
Shaking my head in disbelief. Mahalo for doing this video. As a Brit who loves Hawaii and has visited 7 times. To see this breaks my heart. I truly hope the people that lost loved ones and homes etc are coping . It must be so hard. Aloha.
Jesse, as a former resident of Lahaina, I can’t Thank You enough for all of your Amazing Updates!! God Bless You and please continue to do your Amazing work!! The videos are emotional to watch and yet allowing the world a glimpse into the progress being made into this tragedy. The before and after pics are particularly appreciated!! Mahalo Nui Loa for ALL you do!!!
@@MisterClear-yc3on What lies do you think I am telling? Please be more specific so I can correct any errors I might be making. Or so I can correct you if you are the one that is misinformed.
Thank you for creating such a respectful and informative video. I have so many memories walking and enjoying all that Front street offered. This video is the first glimpse that I've had since the devastation. It's sobering, but I appreciate seeing it for the first time through the heartfelt and sincere lens this video offers. Mahalo.
Really appreciate the time you have taken to put together these videos! So devastating! Must be difficult for the men and women involved in the clean up! Bless them always!
These are so appreciated! Thank you for taking the time to do this.. our hearts are still with the people of Maui.. I hope that some of those historical buildings can be restored
We were there a few months before the fire, it's still so hard to process that it is no longer there...We have spent much time over the last 30 years...Thank you for keeping us updated I really appreciate your videos.
Visited Lahaina for the first time in 2018 (from Oahu) and loved what the town had to offer. I remember parking at the lot on the south side and having a stroll down the street looking for magnets, and having shave ice. Breaks my heart that this happened to the people and community. Come back stronger than ever before Lahaina , God bless ❤
So very grateful to you, Jesse, for continuing to provide us with these fact-based, non-political, updates. Those of us who love Hawaii but are not residents . . . our hearts continue to go out to you all.
I am so grateful to have been fortunate enough to visit a few months before the fire. I spent a good hour just sitting under the Banyan tree watching Mama Hen and her 11 babies do their chickeny thing right beside me. Mama even sat down on the bench at my side for a moment. I had wished we could experience a rain squall and while we were there, that's exactly what happened. Walking along afterwards the warm water running down the street felt lovely on my feet. Our hearts ache hard for everyone affected in that magical place. I hope to one day come back and experience that magic again and celebrate the rebirth.
Thank you for doing these videos. Weve been visiting every year for 20 years and Lahaina feels like a very dear old friend. We were just there but couldn’t see the condition of our loved places. The devastation we did see broke my heart and the stories of survival we heard were so traumatic. Our hearts and our prayers are with everyone there.
Thank you again for this update. I really appreciate it. I hope to get back to Maui as soon as it makes sense--sounds like sometime in 2026. I am impressed that they have cleared 25% of the properties and also so pleased that they are using local workers as a large part of their cleanup crew.
Dude… Spankys was the SPOT! That was THE place to be after work at night/on the weekends. I loved that place lol. Heartbreaking to see it gone. As well as many, many other places. I love Lahaina.. happy to see progress being made!
Thank you for this video... Been going to Maui since I was a child and Lahaina was unique and exquisite. We have to believe it will rise from the ashes.
I appreciate all of your hard work to keep those of us who love Maui & historic Lahaina town updated. I have been there many times. Many lunches at Kimo’s! I am heartsick to see the aftermath of the horrific fire. I am glad however to see all the progress being made to clean up & glad so much of the work is being done by the beautiful people of Maui. The sprit of Aloha will never fade! God bless the people & the hard work being done to restore Lahaina.
My kids were there the day before the fire and got caught up in the madness that ensued. Our hearts have broken for the loss of life and loss of such a beautiful town. I wear my ring today bought on Front Street a year before the fire. Our thoughts continue to be with the community.
Jesse, as a many time visitor of Lahaina Town, I really appreciate the updates you have posted of this great Community. I know the videos are “only 12-13 minutes” but the work you put into each recording, editing and narration takes many more hours. Mahalo for all you do. Hope to visit Maui in 2024 and the videos are inspiring for all of those who love the community.
It just breaks my heart to see the ruins. Going through the Santa Rosa, CA fire in 2017 where 5300 homes burned, it is painful to see how much more there is to do before "life returns". So glad we had the opportunity to visit as many times as we did. It's forever etched in my my. Lots of love to all Lahainaens!
Thank you so much for sharing this! We visited Maui a year or two before the fire, and I fell in love with Lahaina. I lost my own home to a house fire, so my hear REALLY goes out to all of you there.
Thank you for posting this video. We live in Kentucky, but neighbors across the street had purchased a home several years ago. They have/had a jewelry business on front street. When the fires hit, they got out just in time and have been here in Frankfort ever since. They have been back recently and as you will understand, it was a very emotional trip. To see everything your worked for completely destroyed by the fires is heartbreaking. Strength to all the Lahaina people with the recovery and rebuilding of this beautiful community.
Thank you for this video. I just returned from Lahaina/Napili on Monday. The people there are so kind and friendly. I'm glad progress has been made thus far but in my opinion it's not enough. I met so many displaced locals who are still struggling to re-establish themselves. The response by local, state and federal government has been sickening, especially the federal government. The community there needs more help. Badly.
Thank you for the updates Jesse! I just break out in tears when I watched this one. I love Maui and Lahaina and have traveled there consistently for over 35 years. I was there in December and just devastated with the damage, or at least what I was able to see. My heart and prayers go out to the people of Maui and Lahaina, and the families and friends who lost loved ones. God bless you all. I look forward to your updates and Thank you! God bless you too man!
You did a wonderful job! Only there once, but brought tears. I loved it, The old charm.. I remember purchasing pearl necklaces for my employees across from park and banyan tree and hotel on next block. Bless you all, what a loss.
Thank you, Jesse, for providing us with the current video of Lahaina town, specifically Front Street. I have enjoyed walking Front Street repeatedly in the past 8 years. We have a timeshare in West Maui and every day we are there, our first stop is Front Street. I'd sit under the Banyan tree and people-watch! It was great fun and now, I'll never be able to walk on Front Street like it was before. So sad!
Jesse, So good to have you help us see this. Gut wrenching, to say the least. We had a condo in Lahaina that is now ashes. But we hope it’s available to have what we once had. The fact that the banyan tree survived gives us hope that we can see it all anew again soon. Mahalo and Aloha. ❤❤
Lahaina is my home away from home. This is difficult to watch but the way you presented it gives me home that it won’t be too long before we too are walking this streets. Thank you for your awesome work.
It’s still so emotional and devastating! I knew the Banyan tree would survive!! I smoked a lot of Maui-Wowie with the locals under this incredible tree!😻
OMG. I can't stop crying seeing your video. I stay in Maui every year to refocus my core energy weed out all unwanted noises. I miss all beautiful places. Beautiful people always smiling and calm sweet loving people whom take great care of their business. Kihei to all the way down to Wailea. Big beach... small beach... walking all the way to the lava spill... Wow. I am speechless. Thank you for sharing.... I truly appreciate for your time and effort producing this video. XOXO
The devastation is so similar to what we experienced through the Camp Fire that nearly destroyed Paradise, CA on 8 Nov 2018. It's been 5 years and the town is recovering but many scars - emotional, physical and historic - remain. Best wishes in your recovery and having hope for the future.
Same happened to Blue River Oregon and Detroit Oregon in the 2020 fires. Even google maps used it as an opportunity to make blue river oregon show up not on the blue river or in the town, but on a random spot of the mckenzie river 10 mins upstream. It was a town on the map until that fire and google immediately changed the towns location
Lahaina DEW. The AF code name ARSON 1 and China satellite DEW that destroyed Lahaina. The Guard supported AF with air to air refueling. Sadly, Joke Biden and China Xi did this for ‘Competition and not Conflict.’ No one was expected to die, and Green was instructed to evacuate Lahaina City orderly, and the newly appointed police chief blundered and caused confusion; many perished. Green goofed badly, not knowing what he approved went back to sleep. Evidence of pinpoint accuracy of targets was arranged. Joke Biden beat China Xi and their weapons of destruction DEW accuracy was coordinated to see who can hit their targets. Joke Biden beat China Xi satellite DEW.
I will never get over the devastation. It still seems impossible. We have been visiting Maui for 20 years and it’s our 2nd home. We know every inch of lahaina town and loved it and the people. We were supposed to be there a week after the fire. We have planned a trip in August. I wasn’t sure I could go. We have friends and family to see so we will make the trip but I’m dreading driving the highway and seeing everything. The mana is so strong in Hawaii. I know it will heal. ❤️❤️❤️☀️☀️☀️🌺🌺🌺
Me too Been going for 30 years - can’t bring myself to go back yet so sad I know I’ll cry a lot trip planned for September 2024 but I may change my mind
Those of you that love Maui and love Lahaina Town, they still desperately need volunteers at the resource centers. If you come please please consider using a half a day every day to do the work needed to keep distributing food, clothing, supplies to our people. It will lift your heart and feed your soul and theirs too.
How can it heal when the monzterz responsible are still running things? You think it was a one hit deal? No. The monsters are planning a whole lot more satanyst offences. Taking of lands, theft of homes, businesses, rights, and more. And they are not planning on letting up, that I can see. Where are the sheriffs and why are they not doing their OBLIGATED DUTY?
Everyone on island is still in shock. We were there Jan-Feb, and volunteered some reluef work. It hurts the heart to see the town devastated like this. But Hawaiians are resilient; keep ohana close, talk story, and spend as much $ locally as possible. Lahaina will return...changed, but still the ❤️ of Maui.
I too use to live on Maui and worked a lot in Lahaina, breaks my heart that this happened to a great little town. So sad. I can only hope they rebuild it to look like the old town did.
Thank you for sharing this update. I have no words to express my sadness for this horrible trial Maui has gone through. GOD BLESS MAUI .... again, no words to express my heartfelt concern, but PRAYERS for courage, and success. ❤
Thanks. We had a big fire where I live in California rebuild has been slow but the earth is healing nicely and I do believe it comes back even more beautiful. Soon it will regrowth there too. Keep looking up, the gods are with us
With all the rains, the California foothill brush is bright green. Back in late June 1984, I took a high school graduation trip to Hawaii for 7 days spending about 3 days in Lahaina and going to Moose McGuillycuddy's bar on Front Street. Back then the legal drinking age was 18. I can't remember the hotel where we stayed but that it was a two or three story building and walking distance to Front Street.
Great work Jesse! Me and my wife love Maui…been there a couple of times and can’t wait for the opportunity to bring our 6 year old daughter. There’s truly no place on earth quite like it. Prays to all of Maui for a speedy recovery.
I have never been to Lahaina, but I am so saddened by what has happened. I pray for everyone affected by this incomprehensible devastation, and I thank all of the people who are working tirelessly to try and restore this beautiful town. Thank you for posting this video, and God bless you and your family!
Thank you and keep the videos coming. We visited/stayed near Lahaina on most of our 15 or so trips to Maui. We love Lahaina/Maui/Hawaii and hope to be coming back again many times to the rebuilt Lahaina.
@@MisterClear-yc3on Wow you seem to speak with such confidence about people not moving back to Lahaina. I 1000% know for a fact that several people have moved back to Kahoma Village and Wahikuli Neighborhoods. Many people moved back months ago. Please don't spread false information.
@@MisterClear-yc3on Wow you seem to speak with such confidence about people not moving back to Lahaina but I 1000% know for a fact that people are moving back into the Kahoma Village and Wahikuli Neighborhood. Many moved back months ago. Please be more careful not to spread false information.
Thanks, Jesse. This drive was so helpful to me and really put things in perspective. I am grateful for your kind, thoughtful, and informative presentation. Thank you for ending this trip with a look back before the fire. I too, can't wait to stroll down Front Street again. Aloha
Just returned last night from a week on Maui. The recovery is slow, the roads are still restricted and there are workers at every entrance into the affected areas making sure only residents are allowed access. It was truly sad to see how bad it is. Donated cash at the Round Table Pizza on Kekaa Dr to show my support and made sure we made our purchases at the locals pop up tents and small roadside vendors. Was an amazing time and great talking to the locals. They are so laid back and welcoming. I didn't want to leave and wish I could move my family there as the culture and people are what make it so great.
Devastating. My favorite city on the Islands. The people of Maui and Hawaii have suffered terrible losses and I pray that they can begin to feel at peace again and rebuild that beautiful city. I realize that many lost loved ones and that is a very hard thing to come to terms with.
Lahaina DEW. The AF code name ARSON 1 and China satellite DEW that destroyed Lahaina. The Guard supported AF with air to air refueling. Sadly, Joke Biden and China Xi did this for ‘Competition and not Conflict.’ No one was expected to die, and Green was instructed to evacuate Lahaina City orderly, and the newly appointed police chief blundered and caused confusion; many perished. Green goofed badly, not knowing what he approved went back to sleep. Evidence of pinpoint accuracy of targets was arranged. Joke Biden beat China Xi and their weapons of destruction DEW accuracy was coordinated to see who can hit their targets. Joke Biden beat China Xi satellite DEW.
So unbelievably sad. I'm happy my wife and I made it to Lahaina 8 months before the fire. It's still hard to believe this happened. I loved Lahaina, much like so many others. I pray they can rebuild that community and get tourism back within a few years!
Aloha Mai, just saw this and will be subscribing. As kanaka from Kihei, I am devastated still, daily about Lahaina. Mahalo nui loa for your videos, compassion, and dedication.
My family and I were so very fortunate to come October before the fire. it’s heartbreaking having to see not only the damaged area but how unrecognizable it is now. My heart goes out to all the Lahaina fire victims. ❤ Maui Strong 💪🏻
Breaks my ❤ I love Maui! My family spent many days shopping and eating in Lahaina. We went every spring break. God bless the victims and their families. We’ll be back to check on our friends 😢.
Dang i use to always go to that wharf cinema center and breezing through that iconic front street of the pacific. OMG so unfathomable the devastation 😢
Thanks for this video. In the late 90s, I lived on Ilikahi St. and worked on Front St. All things I knew are gone. Lahaina had changed so much since I left in 2004, so it's even harder to recognize now. It's truly devastating to see what little remained. I hope that they can rebuild very close to what it was but also honor the Hawaiian history and culture more. Sending love and aloha across the miles. Thanks for this footage.
Love your updates…sharing information with friends and praying for a complete recovery of everything that was lost…🙏…Blessings to Lahaina from Canada 🇨🇦
Thank you so much for constantly doing your part to inform the public on what’s been going on… this whole situation is so beyond devastating, there are not enough words in the English language to capture the pain the fires have caused :(
I too feel very sorry for the people of Lahaina but does anyone else think 25% “cleaned up” after 8 months is progress?? No power, no water no rebuilding? Why? These people need help
Try 5.5yrs in Paradise Ca. The Camp Fire is still haunting us. Driving the roads you see where cars burned the road & people died. The utility co that caused the fire has yet to pay for the destruction. I am moving in my rebuilt house next month with the help of a little ins $ & a charity. Be patient & love one another❤
I can’t believe how slow it’s taking them to help the people of Lahaina. Any other place would be cleaned up and going along the way and getting better but no they have other plans for this property for the elites.
They hired Hawaiians. That explains that. Should have brought in a crew from Texas and it would have been 100% done in a month. But that wouldn’t allow the locals to fleece the government.
I was just in Maui last month. It is a huge amount of acreage that was destroyed. There were constant dump trucks coming and going throughout the day. We spoke with locals and they have been told that the complete rebuild of Lahaina will take at least 20 years.
Great video Jesse. Thanks for taking the time to put this together. Its crushing for people like myself who visited many times to see the destruction but for locals as yourself, it must be extremely difficult. Looking forward to seeing what Maui does to bring the town back to life.
Jesse, thank you so much for these videos. I lived in Lahaina back in the 70s, and have visited several times since. It feels like part of me is missing
Very interesting. There are conspiracy theories that the fire was started to allow for a transfer of land. Cannot get a feel for it by your video, but from your narration, it sounds like the locals there expect for things to get back to the way they were before this event. Thanks for this real life view of the way things are and were. 🙏
Thank you for this update, Jesse. You helped our family purchase a home in South Maui in 2021. We trusted you then to help us find the perfect home for us and within 2 weeks of our arrival on Maui we had unbelievable success. You have now become our trusted source for information about the clean up and rebuilding of Lahaina. We look forward to your videos, which are balanced and informative. We hope that you and Marcia are able to move back into your home in Lahaina - safely - soon!
@@shake741 insurance companies wouldn't let us touch it or they said they wouldn't cover the property. Then the county delayed and then they wanted us to pull a hazardous materials permit. The whole thing was a shit show.
My sympathy to you all❤ It’s been 5.5yrs since the Camp Fire in Paradise Ca & I am going to move into my rebuilt house next month. It’s been a long haul but with help from wonderful people it is happening. Be patient & love one another❤️
Some of us are still stuck in Gridley Ca. , from the Paradise fire! seeing it repeated in other areas is so sad!
My condolences to you and your family Shirley and I am so glad that your home was rebuilt and you will soon be moving back in. It takes a lot of strength, prayers and courage to survive something like this.
God bless you ❤
We've been to Maui many times, and have walked up and down Front Street at least one time during every visit. Have sat under the banyan tree having a snack and a drink. It's hard to comprehend the devastation from the fire. I can only hope the people of Lahaina are made whole and can once again enjoy their homes in the beautiful place.
Keep the videos coming! We love Maui and have visited yearly for 35+ years pre-fire. We love the Plantation Inn and it’s hard to imagine Lahaina in its current state.
Sorry we missed seeing the videos that you were forced to take down. Hopefully you can repost soon.
Why were his videos not allowed to be shown? What in gods name would be the reason for that this whole thing stinks to high heaven, and I am saddened for all of those locals for every single person that lived in that magnificent area
Was just looking at pics yesterday. Our 4th trip to Maui. Normally stay in S Kihei but stayed in Lahaina. We took friends that hadn’t been before. Although it rained almost the whole time we still had amazing trip. We all got Tattoos at little shop off front street. Skin Factory Artist name is Taki . Still have her in my texts. Just broke my heart when I woke to the news. It’s was heart stopping. To see where we grabbed a plate and looked out at all the amazing places and heritage. The Banyan Tree was beautiful. Oh the stories I’m sure those twisted limbs and branches could tell. Lord knows we had a few to tell too lol. I will hold that place and those family lost and those that had to restore their lives. Mahalo ❤
Me too brought my kids about 15 yrs ago . Wow hope pray Maui is blessed once more!
So happy to see real progress. Hope the locals that lost everything are being fairly treated by the government and insurers.
Sounds like a unicorn farting glitter
Back in the 70s I had a sailboat in Lahaina harbor and lived up in Napili. I had so many wonderful moments in Lahaina. I loved sitting under the banyan tree or grabbing breakfast on the patio at the Pioneer Inn. Cooking my own Mahi in their restaurant is another treasured memory. Walking down front street and window shopping, especially with friends from the mainland was awesome. It has been decades since I had to move back to the mainland but as I watched Lahaina burn on TV I just cried and cried. Thanks for this update, it gives me hope.
The first time Lahaina was in 1977. I stayed for 3 months. Been back 60+ times. Moved to Oahu in 1980 and Lahaina always was my true home. Memories include my 14 year old daughter who passed from bone cancer . I took her to Maui several times before and after cancer. The emotion connected to the memories is the same for almost everyone.
Thank you so much for these videos! I am a Native Californian that has been coming to Maui since in was 12 years old… I am now quite a few decades older than that… but my heart has felt the love of these island’s since then, and always will….My husband and I spent our Honeymoon there, Renewed our Wedding vows there, have brought our children there, and now our grandchildren.There as well! Maui will always be in our heart & soul…keep the video’s coming!
Watching this with tears in my eyes. Back in the 80’s and 90’s , my friends and I built many of the homes and businesses on Front St. We built Bob and Gail Longhi’s home, his son’s home and remodeled the restaurant. Also many other art galleries, restaurants and homes there. All are completely gone … so sad. Our hearts ache for the people of Maui. I lived there for years and they are some of the best memories I have. No matter what is rebuilt, it will never be as beautiful as the old Lahaina. Maui no ka oi!
My heart breaks for you. 😢
Thank you for taking the time to film and post these updates!
Your so welcome my dude!
@@khunopie9159 We concur with that "thank you" for posting the video. Your presentation pointing out the locations and landmarks was excellent. Seeing this video was both encouraging and saddening. We have walked these streets many times over the years and have always had special feelings for Lahaina. We all hope for the best during and after this clean up period.
8 months later and it still breaks my heart.
But plenty of money for Zelensky.
Mahalo for sharing 💚🌸🌱💚 on one hand heartbroken to see, on the other hand hope, as there is progress to see 💚🌱🌸🤙
I can't tell you how much I value these videos. Thank you for taking the time.
I appreciate the delicate balance you presented, from the original beauty, through the horrible devastation, and on to hope for the future. Nicely done.
Thank you for keeping us updated on the progress in Lahaina. We have so many memories of vacationing there.
Oh my goodness this is devastating!! My family and I were there just a couple of years ago and it was so beautiful!! I know it will be again. Thank you so much for this video. West Maui is my happy place and I look forward to coming back! ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
I used to live in Maui until late January of this year and my grandma used to live in Front ST apartments (the apartments on the other side of the street of Kahoma at 10:19) and seeing them like that breaks my heart because I spent half of my childhood there
We’ve stayed at the RC Kapalua 5x over the last 20 yrs… glad we were able to share the past Maui experience w/ our children and hopefully we can revisit once the restoration has completed
I went through the terrible LNU fire 2020 in California. The Maui fire has given me much PTSD. This video has given me much healing. I fully understand the timeline and I greatly appreciate knowing what's been done and seeing the progress. Those that have not been through this type of event expect everything to turn around in a week or a month and that's not going to happen. This process is at least a 3-year project. Everyone hang in there, we will all get through this together. Thank you very much for these video updates They are uplifting.
Thank you so much for sharing this. It’s good to see progress being made. Thanks!
Shaking my head in disbelief. Mahalo for doing this video. As a Brit who loves Hawaii and has visited 7 times. To see this breaks my heart.
I truly hope the people that lost loved ones and homes etc are coping . It must be so hard. Aloha.
Jesse, as a former resident of Lahaina, I can’t Thank You enough for all of your Amazing Updates!! God Bless You and please continue to do your Amazing work!! The videos are emotional to watch and yet allowing the world a glimpse into the progress being made into this tragedy. The before and after pics are particularly appreciated!! Mahalo Nui Loa for ALL you do!!!
Thanks for your support.
Thank you Jesse, 😊for all of your updates, so other people can enjoy Lahaina town, as well as the people who live there full time.
Thank you Jesse. This helps to understand the devastation.
@@MisterClear-yc3on What lies do you think I am telling? Please be more specific so I can correct any errors I might be making. Or so I can correct you if you are the one that is misinformed.
Thank you for creating such a respectful and informative video. I have so many memories walking and enjoying all that Front street offered. This video is the first glimpse that I've had since the devastation. It's sobering, but I appreciate seeing it for the first time through the heartfelt and sincere lens this video offers. Mahalo.
Really appreciate the time you have taken to put together these videos! So devastating! Must be difficult for the men and women involved in the clean up! Bless them always!
These are so appreciated! Thank you for taking the time to do this.. our hearts are still with the people of Maui.. I hope that some of those historical buildings can be restored
Mahalo for the visual update. Lived in Lahaina for 7+ years. So sad, so grateful.
I’ve been watching your videos thanks for the updates!
Thank you so much for making this video. ❤
A very heartfelt and honest assessment and retrospective of the heartbreaking losses but optimism going forward. Thank you.
We were there a few months before the fire, it's still so hard to process that it is no longer there...We have spent much time over the last 30 years...Thank you for keeping us updated I really appreciate your videos.
Seeing the after and then the before brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for sharing and thanks for your work.
Visited Lahaina for the first time in 2018 (from Oahu) and loved what the town had to offer. I remember parking at the lot on the south side and having a stroll down the street looking for magnets, and having shave ice. Breaks my heart that this happened to the people and community. Come back stronger than ever before Lahaina , God bless ❤
So very grateful to you, Jesse, for continuing to provide us with these fact-based, non-political, updates. Those of us who love Hawaii but are not residents . . . our hearts continue to go out to you all.
Thank you for the update. This was my favorite place, so sad.
I am so grateful to have been fortunate enough to visit a few months before the fire. I spent a good hour just sitting under the Banyan tree watching Mama Hen and her 11 babies do their chickeny thing right beside me. Mama even sat down on the bench at my side for a moment.
I had wished we could experience a rain squall and while we were there, that's exactly what happened. Walking along afterwards the warm water running down the street felt lovely on my feet.
Our hearts ache hard for everyone affected in that magical place. I hope to one day come back and experience that magic again and celebrate the rebirth.
Thank you for doing these videos. Weve been visiting every year for 20 years and Lahaina feels like a very dear old friend. We were just there but couldn’t see the condition of our loved places. The devastation we did see broke my heart and the stories of survival we heard were so traumatic. Our hearts and our prayers are with everyone there.
Thank you again for this update. I really appreciate it. I hope to get back to Maui as soon as it makes sense--sounds like sometime in 2026. I am impressed that they have cleared 25% of the properties and also so pleased that they are using local workers as a large part of their cleanup crew.
Dude… Spankys was the SPOT! That was THE place to be after work at night/on the weekends. I loved that place lol. Heartbreaking to see it gone. As well as many, many other places. I love Lahaina.. happy to see progress being made!
Thank you for your strength, courage & honor while filming and informing people of the progress. 🙏🏻
Thank you for this video... Been going to Maui since I was a child and Lahaina was unique and exquisite. We have to believe it will rise from the ashes.
I appreciate all of your hard work to keep those of us who love Maui & historic Lahaina town updated. I have been there many times. Many lunches at Kimo’s! I am heartsick to see the aftermath of the horrific fire. I am glad however to see all the progress being made to clean up & glad so much of the work is being done by the beautiful people of Maui. The sprit of Aloha will never fade! God bless the people & the hard work being done to restore Lahaina.
My kids were there the day before the fire and got caught up in the madness that ensued. Our hearts have broken for the loss of life and loss of such a beautiful town. I wear my ring today bought on Front Street a year before the fire. Our thoughts continue to be with the community.
Jesse, as a many time visitor of Lahaina Town, I really appreciate the updates you have posted of this great Community. I know the videos are “only 12-13 minutes” but the work you put into each recording, editing and narration takes many more hours. Mahalo for all you do. Hope to visit Maui in 2024 and the videos are inspiring for all of those who love the community.
It just breaks my heart to see the ruins. Going through the Santa Rosa, CA fire in 2017 where 5300 homes burned, it is painful to see how much more there is to do before "life returns". So glad we had the opportunity to visit as many times as we did. It's forever etched in my my.
Lots of love to all Lahainaens!
Thank you and God bless the people of Maui, Hawaii.
Thank you so much for sharing this! We visited Maui a year or two before the fire, and I fell in love with Lahaina. I lost my own home to a house fire, so my hear REALLY goes out to all of you there.
Mahalo for these updates! IT still brings tears to my eye's.
Thank you for posting this video. We live in Kentucky, but neighbors across the street had purchased a home several years ago. They have/had a jewelry business on front street. When the fires hit, they got out just in time and have been here in Frankfort ever since. They have been back recently and as you will understand, it was a very emotional trip. To see everything your worked for completely destroyed by the fires is heartbreaking. Strength to all the Lahaina people with the recovery and rebuilding of this beautiful community.
Thank you for this video. I just returned from Lahaina/Napili on Monday. The people there are so kind and friendly. I'm glad progress has been made thus far but in my opinion it's not enough. I met so many displaced locals who are still struggling to re-establish themselves. The response by local, state and federal government has been sickening, especially the federal government. The community there needs more help. Badly.
So sad! I was there on vacation years ago. God bless everyone. Mahalo from Canada with love
Thank you for the updates Jesse! I just break out in tears when I watched this one. I love Maui and Lahaina and have traveled there consistently for over 35 years. I was there in December and just devastated with the damage, or at least what I was able to see. My heart and prayers go out to the people of Maui and Lahaina, and the families and friends who lost loved ones. God bless you all. I look forward to your updates and Thank you! God bless you too man!
You did a wonderful job! Only there once, but brought tears. I loved it, The old charm.. I remember purchasing pearl necklaces for my employees across from park and banyan tree and hotel on next block.
Bless you all, what a loss.
Thank you so much!
Thank you, Jesse, for providing us with the current video of Lahaina town, specifically Front Street. I have enjoyed walking Front Street repeatedly in the past 8 years. We have a timeshare in West Maui and every day we are there, our first stop is Front Street. I'd sit under the Banyan tree and people-watch! It was great fun and now, I'll never be able to walk on Front Street like it was before. So sad!
Jesse, So good to have you help us see this. Gut wrenching, to say the least. We had a condo in Lahaina that is now ashes. But we hope it’s available to have what we once had. The fact that the banyan tree survived gives us hope that we can see it all anew again soon. Mahalo and Aloha. ❤❤
Lahaina is my home away from home. This is difficult to watch but the way you presented it gives me home that it won’t be too long before we too are walking this streets. Thank you for your awesome work.
It’s still so emotional and devastating! I knew the Banyan tree would survive!! I smoked a lot of Maui-Wowie with the locals under this incredible tree!😻
Thank you so much for the video very enlightening
OMG. I can't stop crying seeing your video. I stay in Maui every year to refocus my core energy weed out all unwanted noises. I miss all beautiful places. Beautiful people always smiling and calm sweet loving people whom take great care of their business. Kihei to all the way down to Wailea. Big beach... small beach... walking all the way to the lava spill... Wow. I am speechless. Thank you for sharing.... I truly appreciate for your time and effort producing this video. XOXO
The devastation is so similar to what we experienced through the Camp Fire that nearly destroyed Paradise, CA on 8 Nov 2018. It's been 5 years and the town is recovering but many scars - emotional, physical and historic - remain. Best wishes in your recovery and having hope for the future.
Same happened to Blue River Oregon and Detroit Oregon in the 2020 fires. Even google maps used it as an opportunity to make blue river oregon show up not on the blue river or in the town, but on a random spot of the mckenzie river 10 mins upstream. It was a town on the map until that fire and google immediately changed the towns location
@@AuRowe 🎯📡🌈
Lahaina DEW. The AF code name ARSON 1 and China satellite DEW that destroyed Lahaina. The Guard supported AF with air to air refueling. Sadly, Joke Biden and China Xi did this for ‘Competition and not Conflict.’ No one was expected to die, and Green was instructed to evacuate Lahaina City orderly, and the newly appointed police chief blundered and caused confusion; many perished. Green goofed badly, not knowing what he approved went back to sleep. Evidence of pinpoint accuracy of targets was arranged. Joke Biden beat China Xi and their weapons of destruction DEW accuracy was coordinated to see who can hit their targets. Joke Biden beat China Xi satellite DEW.
Friend grew up in Paradise. Said it was devastating to so many. 😢 This is all so crazy.
I will never get over the devastation. It still seems impossible. We have been visiting Maui for 20 years and it’s our 2nd home. We know every inch of lahaina town and loved it and the people. We were supposed to be there a week after the fire. We have planned a trip in August. I wasn’t sure I could go. We have friends and family to see so we will make the trip but I’m dreading driving the highway and seeing everything. The mana is so strong in Hawaii. I know it will heal. ❤️❤️❤️☀️☀️☀️🌺🌺🌺
Me too Been going for 30 years - can’t bring myself to go back yet so sad I know I’ll cry a lot trip planned for September 2024 but I may change my mind
Those of you that love Maui and love Lahaina Town, they still desperately need volunteers at the resource centers. If you come please please consider using a half a day every day to do the work needed to keep distributing food, clothing, supplies to our people. It will lift your heart and feed your soul and theirs too.
How can it heal when the monzterz responsible are still running things? You think it was a one hit deal? No. The monsters are planning a whole lot more satanyst offences. Taking of lands, theft of homes, businesses, rights, and more. And they are not planning on letting up, that I can see. Where are the sheriffs and why are they not doing their OBLIGATED DUTY?
Everyone on island is still in shock. We were there Jan-Feb, and volunteered some reluef work. It hurts the heart to see the town devastated like this. But Hawaiians are resilient; keep ohana close, talk story, and spend as much $ locally as possible. Lahaina will return...changed, but still the ❤️ of Maui.
I've have passed over Hawaii but been everywhere else
I too use to live on Maui and worked a lot in Lahaina, breaks my heart that this happened to a great little town. So sad. I can only hope they rebuild it to look like the old town did.
Thank you. There are no words...
Thank you for sharing this update. I have no words to express my sadness for this horrible trial Maui has gone through. GOD BLESS MAUI .... again, no words to express my heartfelt concern, but PRAYERS for courage, and success. ❤
Thanks. We had a big fire where I live in California rebuild has been slow but the earth is healing nicely and I do believe it comes back even more beautiful. Soon it will regrowth there too. Keep looking up, the gods are with us
With all the rains, the California foothill brush is bright green. Back in late June 1984, I took a high school graduation trip to Hawaii for 7 days spending about 3 days in Lahaina and going to Moose McGuillycuddy's bar on Front Street. Back then the legal drinking age was 18. I can't remember the hotel where we stayed but that it was a two or three story building and walking distance to Front Street.
Great work Jesse! Me and my wife love Maui…been there a couple of times and can’t wait for the opportunity to bring our 6 year old daughter. There’s truly no place on earth quite like it. Prays to all of Maui for a speedy recovery.
Thank you for the update and brings❤to all the people that live there and lots everything. ❤❤❤
I have never been to Lahaina, but I am so saddened by what has happened. I pray for everyone affected by this incomprehensible devastation, and I thank all of the people who are working tirelessly to try and restore this beautiful town. Thank you for posting this video, and God bless you and your family!
Great video. I used to live in Crossroads Apartments at 767 Luakini St.
Hard to watch this without shedding a tear. We were there just a few weeks before the fire and fell in love with Lahaina.
This is so sad. There are no words to explain how I'm feeling. My heart breaks for all the people of Lahaina and Maui.
Thank you and keep the videos coming. We visited/stayed near Lahaina on most of our 15 or so trips to Maui. We love Lahaina/Maui/Hawaii and hope to be coming back again many times to the rebuilt Lahaina.
Thank you for your support of Lahaina!
The comeback of Lahaina is going to be one for the history books! God bless Maui.
I agree!
Go Maui 😎!
@@MisterClear-yc3on Wow you seem to speak with such confidence about people not moving back to Lahaina. I 1000% know for a fact that several people have moved back to Kahoma Village and Wahikuli Neighborhoods. Many people moved back months ago. Please don't spread false information.
@@MisterClear-yc3on Wow you seem to speak with such confidence about people not moving back to Lahaina but I 1000% know for a fact that people are moving back into the Kahoma Village and Wahikuli Neighborhood. Many moved back months ago. Please be more careful not to spread false information.
Thanks, Jesse. This drive was so helpful to me and really put things in perspective. I am grateful for your kind, thoughtful, and informative presentation. Thank you for ending this trip with a look back before the fire. I too, can't wait to stroll down Front Street again. Aloha
Just returned last night from a week on Maui. The recovery is slow, the roads are still restricted and there are workers at every entrance into the affected areas making sure only residents are allowed access. It was truly sad to see how bad it is. Donated cash at the Round Table Pizza on Kekaa Dr to show my support and made sure we made our purchases at the locals pop up tents and small roadside vendors. Was an amazing time and great talking to the locals. They are so laid back and welcoming. I didn't want to leave and wish I could move my family there as the culture and people are what make it so great.
Thank you for sharing this video with us. I'm looking forward to future videos on the progress of healing and rebuilding Lahaina. I just subscribed.
Devastating. My favorite city on the Islands. The people of Maui and Hawaii have suffered terrible losses and I pray that they can begin to feel at peace again and rebuild that beautiful city. I realize that many lost loved ones and that is a very hard thing to come to terms with.
Lahaina DEW. The AF code name ARSON 1 and China satellite DEW that destroyed Lahaina. The Guard supported AF with air to air refueling. Sadly, Joke Biden and China Xi did this for ‘Competition and not Conflict.’ No one was expected to die, and Green was instructed to evacuate Lahaina City orderly, and the newly appointed police chief blundered and caused confusion; many perished. Green goofed badly, not knowing what he approved went back to sleep. Evidence of pinpoint accuracy of targets was arranged. Joke Biden beat China Xi and their weapons of destruction DEW accuracy was coordinated to see who can hit their targets. Joke Biden beat China Xi satellite DEW.
So unbelievably sad. I'm happy my wife and I made it to Lahaina 8 months before the fire. It's still hard to believe this happened. I loved Lahaina, much like so many others. I pray they can rebuild that community and get tourism back within a few years!
Great job with this video! Thank you for your diligence and your love for Lahaina, Maui, and the Hawaiian Islands. Andy McKane, Maunaloa, Molokai.
Aloha Mai, just saw this and will be subscribing. As kanaka from Kihei, I am devastated still, daily about Lahaina. Mahalo nui loa for your videos, compassion, and dedication.
My family and I were so very fortunate to come October before the fire. it’s heartbreaking having to see not only the damaged area but how unrecognizable it is now. My heart goes out to all the Lahaina fire victims. ❤ Maui Strong 💪🏻
Breaks my ❤ I love Maui! My family spent many days shopping and eating in Lahaina. We went every spring break. God bless the victims and their families. We’ll be back to check on our friends 😢.
Excellent work Jesse. Thank you.
Dang i use to always go to that wharf cinema center and breezing through that iconic front street of the pacific. OMG so unfathomable the devastation 😢
Thanks for this video. In the late 90s, I lived on Ilikahi St. and worked on Front St. All things I knew are gone. Lahaina had changed so much since I left in 2004, so it's even harder to recognize now. It's truly devastating to see what little remained. I hope that they can rebuild very close to what it was but also honor the Hawaiian history and culture more. Sending love and aloha across the miles. Thanks for this footage.
This is just HEARTBREAKING 💔
Thank you Jesse for a sad but great video again. Lahaina was and always will be our go to place. Food, people, vibe. The phoenix soon.
Breaks my heart. I can’t imagine what the families have gone through.
Love your updates…sharing information with friends and praying for a complete recovery of everything that was lost…🙏…Blessings to Lahaina from Canada 🇨🇦
Thank you so much for constantly doing your part to inform the public on what’s been going on… this whole situation is so beyond devastating, there are not enough words in the English language to capture the pain the fires have caused :(
So much love and care you give !! Thank you
I too feel very sorry for the people of Lahaina but does anyone else think 25% “cleaned up” after 8 months is progress?? No power, no water no rebuilding? Why? These people need help
Try 5.5yrs in Paradise Ca. The Camp Fire is still haunting us. Driving the roads you see where cars burned the road & people died. The utility co that caused the fire has yet to pay for the destruction. I am moving in my rebuilt house next month with the help of a little ins $ & a charity. Be patient & love one another❤
I can’t believe how slow it’s taking them to help the people of Lahaina. Any other place would be cleaned up and going along the way and getting better but no they have other plans for this property for the elites.
They hired Hawaiians. That explains that. Should have brought in a crew from Texas and it would have been 100% done in a month. But that wouldn’t allow the locals to fleece the government.
I was just in Maui last month. It is a huge amount of acreage that was destroyed. There were constant dump trucks coming and going throughout the day. We spoke with locals and they have been told that the complete rebuild of Lahaina will take at least 20 years.
Thanks, Jesse. Tears welled in my eyes as I watched this, but it brought me joy at the end to be reminded of what once was.
Love this. Progress. Slow but steady it seems.
Lahaina will come back, stronger and more confident.
We are with you in Florida! 😎
Thank you for posting this vid. It brings me to tears.
I am always stunned and amazed at how many trees, shrubs, bushes still standing, alive! All around leveled, scorched.😮 EVERY SINGLE TIME!
Thanks for documenting the progress. Mahalo
Thanks , I wish you had cameras facing right and left too and driven slower.
Breaks my heart to see.
Great video Jesse. Thanks for taking the time to put this together. Its crushing for people like myself who visited many times to see the destruction but for locals as yourself, it must be extremely difficult. Looking forward to seeing what Maui does to bring the town back to life.
Were the real property owners allowed to search for, recover and remove personal property prior to the government clean up?
Jesse, thank you so much for these videos. I lived in Lahaina back in the 70s, and have visited several times since. It feels like part of me is missing
Very interesting. There are conspiracy theories that the fire was started to allow for a transfer of land. Cannot get a feel for it by your video, but from your narration, it sounds like the locals there expect for things to get back to the way they were before this event. Thanks for this real life view of the way things are and were. 🙏
Thank you for this update, Jesse. You helped our family purchase a home in South Maui in 2021. We trusted you then to help us find the perfect home for us and within 2 weeks of our arrival on Maui we had unbelievable success. You have now become our trusted source for information about the clean up and rebuilding of Lahaina. We look forward to your videos, which are balanced and informative. We hope that you and Marcia are able to move back into your home in Lahaina - safely - soon!
Thank you 🙏.
Is it me, or does it seem to be taking a long time to do any clean up. There should be a ton of equipment and people doing the clean up.
I got burned flat in Santa Barbara and it was super slow there also. The whole process took four years.
@@Riceman-o1p So sorry to hear that. Who's to blame? The city, state, or the insurance companies?
@@shake741 insurance companies wouldn't let us touch it or they said they wouldn't cover the property. Then the county delayed and then they wanted us to pull a hazardous materials permit. The whole thing was a shit show.