Why Lahaina Remains Largely Untouched 3 Years After Fire

Lahaina, Hawaii: Three years after a devastating wildfire, parts of Front Street thrive with visitors and open businesses like Mala Ocean Tavern and Old Lahaina Luau. Yet, just steps away, the Old Lahaina Courthouse remains a charred shell. Despite the return of tour boats, the town’s core on Front Street remains blocked off, highlighting a slow, uneven recovery.