Mayor Richard Bissen hopes the owners of vacation rentals agree to take part in the "shared sacrifice" of the recovery.

It's not just the risk of volcanic eruption that is driving insurers from the market and costs up for the rest of us.

Recommendations include business loan forgiveness, enhanced childcare and worker training.

The county is seeking staff and nearly $21 million for the Office of Recovery, while getting advice from other communities that were devastated by wildfires.

Local business and civic leaders made the rounds of key federal agencies this week in an effort to get more money and better policy decisions for Maui fire relief.

The county is accelerating the timeline for visitors and others to return to the island's west side following the Aug. 8 fires.

People in Lahaina were more likely to live in overcrowded homes and struggle with issues like language access.

Cheeseburger in Paradise was a top revenue producer for Maui for decades but its owners have decided not to try to reopen. Other firms are making the same decision.

Gov. Josh Green says he's sympathetic to those who aren't ready for the visitors to return but Maui and the state need the money they bring.

With West Maui's famous resorts set to re-open to travelers Oct. 8, local residents are telling their own stories to convince visitors to come back.