Recovering and rebuilding efforts are underway on Maui, a month after deadly fires swept

across the Hawaiian island. At least 115 people were killed and thousands were displaced

by the fires which began in the town of Lahaina. While all of the area affected by fires

has been searched, Maui police said Friday, 66 people are unaccounted for. Along with

the homes and businesses lost to the fires on Maui, cultural institutions are also struggling

to rebuild. Tori Ho-Opie is a resident of Lahaina. She spoke to Hawaii Public Radio

last month about the devastation in her hometown.

The devastating is actually like something you would see out of a movie that you can't believe

that's happening to your hometown. You know, like people fleeing for their lives jumping

in the oceans as they're walking Lahaina down from street and the harbor being burnt. I'm

just like, oh my gosh, it's heartbreaking because that's like your historical town. The

first capital of the Hawaiian kingdom is gone now.

In the 19th century, Lahaina served as the first capital of the Hawaiian kingdom. It was

also the home and burial place of the Hawaiian royal family. A network of community leaders

has kept Lahaina's cultural history intact, but with the fires came the destruction of

that sacred land. Later on in the show, we talk about the impact of the cultural loss

due to the Maui wildfires. We also discuss what rebuilding and recovery means for native

Hawaiians. After the break, we start with an update on the wildfires from Democratic

Senator Macy Herono of Hawaii. I'm Jen White. You're listening to the Wani podcast

where we get to the heart of the story. We've got a lot to get into. Stay with us.

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