Lahaina Homecoming event flies more than 100 former residents back to Maui
By Chelsea Davis
Published on July 17, 2026.
Over 100 former Lahaina residents are being flown back to Maui for the Lahaina Homecoming, a three-day celebration that focuses on healing, reconnection and hope for the future. The event is being held at the Kahului Airport and is funded by local organizations, including the County of Maui, Hawaiian Council, Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, Hawaiian Airlines, other local organizations and numerous private donors. The first stop for the former residents was their newly built home in Lahaina, which burned down in the 2023 disaster. The celebration is open to all, with event coordinator Daryl Fujiwara stating that if you are from Lahaina or love it, it is for you.
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