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Good day Lahaina! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Lahaina wildfire survivors can get one-on-one housing help now
  • The new song keeping Lahaina's story alive after the wildfire
  • How a Lahaina food market became a 'beacon of hope'

Also on today's calendar: Live Entertainment - John Kahaiali`i and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 73.
  • Thursday: Humid with heavy showers, with a high of 87 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Maui County launches housing navigator program for wildfire survivors as state ends case management (mauinow.com) — Lahaina residents displaced by the 2023 wildfires now have a new county-run Housing Navigator Program to help them secure long-term housing and stay rooted in their community. Navigators will assist with FEMA recertifications, rental options, and county-supported housing, with in-person help available at the Lahaina Resource Center starting Oct. 15. Households can still enroll even if they weren't in the state's prior program.
   

• 🌺 Lahaina (We're Still Here) 🌺 (goldenageofgaia.com) — A new song and cinematic music video, "Lahaina (We're Still Here)," centers on the town's people, memories, and culture after the devastating 2023 wildfire. It aims to keep attention on Lahaina's long recovery and honor residents who still call the area home. Through music and imagery, the project underscores that Lahaina's story and spirit continue beyond the loss of buildings.
   

• ʻDisaster doesn't discriminate': Emergency food distributions increase due to storms (alohastatedaily.com) — Lahaina residents continue to benefit from a direct service market run by Maui Food Bank, created after the 2023 wildfires so families can choose the food they need. As recent storms strain Hawaiʻi's food systems, the nonprofit is expanding emergency distributions and planning ahead with local partners. The Lahaina market remains a symbol of hope and community resilience amid ongoing uncertainty.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A reminder to all of us.
    Also befitting for here. My friend , an oncology nurse on the East Coast went to Walden Pond. For the younger crowd here is more about it on… (Nextdoor Kaanapali)
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    She has pancreatic cancer and needs constant care. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. (Nextdoor Wahikuli)
  • Hilton Grand Vacations posted a job opening for Marketing Greeter In House in Lahaina. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Kapalua

  • Outrigger Appoints Hospitality Finance Veteran Brian Regula as Chief Financial Officer (travelandtourworld.com)

Wailuku

  • Maui Police Department's 21st CIT graduates (mauinow.com)
  • Woman reported missing by concerned family member on Maui; last contact was Sept. 26 (mauinow.com)

Kahului

  • Maui Surf Forecast for October 04, 2026 (mauinow.com)
  • All Hawaiian Airlines international departures from Honolulu airport now check in at Terminal 2 : Big Island Now (bigislandnow.com)
  • Kauhale builders admit 'mistakes were made' as audit looms (hawaiitribune-herald.com)

Ok Lahaina! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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