Hawaii natives fear they'll be priced out of neighborhoods after Maui fire

As the search for the missing and dead continues in Maui after last week's wildfires, survivors are wary about the future. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more on longtime residents' worries they won't be able to afford to rebuild in their old neighborhoods. And CBS News' Tony Dokoupil has the latest on criticism of the government relief response.
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[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

The vultures are already circling the land. Hawaii needs to act now to protect Lahaina from developers and allow locals to keep their property or have affordable rent.

[@plicketyplunk]

I completely agree.

[@vn10tv9]

Land belongs to all human

[@kastelvetro1491]

@@vn10tv9 yes the dirt does, the valueless dirt. nothing else.

[@TalmudAtheistsHolyBook]

Wow now you know how the people in France Italy Spain Sweden you know how old is feel when they're having their land raided by migrants. Hawaii needs more diversity anyway they voting Democrat so we should build big projects there for sub-Saharan African and Latin American migrants. This way the native Hawaiians will experience the greatest strengths with more diversity

[@TalmudAtheistsHolyBook]

@@plicketyplunk if this somebody talkin about the indigenous people to France Italy and Germany and they were talkin about should the locals the indigenous people from those lands make sure foreigners don't come into their neighborhoods. I think they need more diversity in those neighborhoods anyway remember Hawaii votes Democrat and they feel that more diversity would be their greatest strength

[@pabos1]

Insurance companies don't make money by paying out claims. Developers are salivating.

[@brianherrera1390]

Agree

[@mytwocents848]

Greed, not any thought to empathy or desire to support the people of disasters. This is inhuman.

[@jaimatony]

if they even had insurance most locals dont believe in that kind of chit

[@federalreservebrown2507]

people get cancer, countries get insurance, same thing a disease that eats from within

[@tag7592]

Unfortunately, it's reality.@@mytwocents848

[@themrs4717]

Hawaii is not Hawaii without its natives period! God bless these people, they've already lost so much, this is the last thing they should have to worry about. Prayers for recovery and healing 🙏 ❤️

[@CreamCobblerFiend]

And England isnt England if its inundated with migrants and refugees. Funny how preserving a native population is only important if the natives arent European.

[@shenronded]

The area was already down to 10% islanders. They were already robbed of the land effectively. Average price of housing in the area was 1 million dollars.

[@Leah-yz4rj]

The governor needs to put it in writing that investment firms can't come in and buy up everything. Saying it doesn't do anything

[@guybeingaguy]

Cuba does that. Can’t do that here, but you know that. Stupid illegal idea though.

[@tomhenry897]

Already written Not enforced

[@guybeingaguy]

@@tomhenry897 Because it’s ILLEGAL! Duh.

[@anthonybourdon4642]

BLACK ROCK monopoly /vanguard also owns 15 percent of america

[@ufosrus]

Thank you for covering the housing concerns. Native Hawaiians should be given first priority to recover their homes and/or given permanent housing in their neighborhoods. Please keep reporting on this issue.

[@bobmatthews6918]

The Native People have not been trusting of the government for many years and have felt like they've been under attack by all the outsiders who are trying to push them out. This situation may very well prove them right........... a truly sad situation for Island Natives

[@tomhenry897]

Hotel already scheduled

[@will7its]

@@tomhenry897 No billionaire's mega estate's that are empty 50 weeks a year......

[@marcus8733]

That s*** is a virtual guarantee that ain't going to be priced out. Don't white investors ready to buy up land and raise the prices. Guarantee sure as the wind blows money is evil and it also rules the world

[@stormygcannon1229]

It is a land issue for local Native Hawaiians. . Truly a very harsh reality.

[@ziziroberts8041]

Don't sell Maui to greedy billionaires and corporations. TAX THE RICH. Lahaina is not for sale. Aloha 🌺

[@tag7592]

The US Government's economic engines are Banks, Wall Street, and Corporations; its citizens are the casualty: money always has the advantage. But, the day will come when all will face judgement, and no one will escape it. Peace.

[@carolh2745]

Please check the current news from the Governor. He placed a moratorium on any sales of land in Lahaina. Lots of real estate brokers have been reaching out to the victims offering to buy their lands for their very wealthy clients. What they're doing is very shameful. The dust hasn't settled yet and here they are like vultures preying on the vulnerable. I hope NO land in Lahaina ever gets to the hands of any investors, never ever.

[@dolphinbear661]

Name em & shame em

[@vn10tv9]

Land belongs to all human not only one person. We need to share to land.

[@revelations2798]

A moratorium on sales so their favored group can take it all. Wait and see.

[@Naknave]

​@@vn10tv9yeah they were sharing the land, and now natives are at risk of getting priced out if after that ban lifts, a lot of land sells

[@timdonnelly8392]

It's exactly why they burned it down

[@bravewave2084]

The same thing is happening in SW Florida. Im not saying native Floridians and native Hawaiians are equivelent. But the housing prices here are misplacing thousands after Ian. Housing is a basic need, not investment inventory. Native Hawaiians belong on their land.

[@jaimatony]

they stole it from the menahoene the original inhabitants

[@danielbrown7535]

Welcome to America. The same thing happened in California, so they just went to idaho.

[@highlow6671]

There is a 50% native blood requirement to qualify so many people that have been born and lived their whole lives there do not qualify. Nowadays that could be even worse as you don't inherit exactly 50/50 from mother/father. A mixed child with a 100% parent could still only inherit 10% depending on the genetic lottery.

[@chasefancy3092]

Of course they did! Don't you love the hypocrisy. They are criticizing Putin for taking back Ukraine but the sins of the "Pink Skins" don't matter.@@jaimatony

[@Milaperadotti]

That’s terrible. Yes Florida has become so expensive over the years. Highest inflation in the nation right now

[@loislara6991]

They have very real concerns, I have met way to many native Hawaiians here in the US that had to move to the mainland because they can't afford to live in their native islands!

[@loislara6991]

@@EffieJames-ty4ky if you can't see the issue of what they are experiencing then you are a lost cause.

[@EffieJames-ty4ky]

@@loislara6991 clearly you need a reading comprehension course. My point is what they are going through has happened to many others. To think you can live or are entitled to live forever somewhere is bs. People have been migrating to survive since the beginning of time.

[@lilmamagc]

​@@EffieJames-ty4kymy ancestors were forced here by slavery. America already had 49 states with plenty of space before they took hawaii

[@EffieJames-ty4ky]

@@lilmamagc so? It wasn’t about space. Conquest has happened everywhere, all the time…And nothing is stopping you from going to where your ancestors came from. You are free.

[@Naknave]

​@@loislara6991exactly this I can't see any fixing people like that It's giving up an entire way of life, a home, so corporations can swoop in and take over tourism entirely

[@Ksinthehouse]

Hawaiians have been displaced for decades due to greed.. Outsiders with more financial resources buying up property and then renting them out for incredible profit. The results have been devastating.. loss of landscape and native vegetation, decline in native wildlife, pollution impacting the wellness, Hawaiians having to move out of state or living many together in order to hold on to their property. Enough is enough. I am not a Hawaiian but I lived there for a year and the priority has to be that native Hawaiians are given the assistance needed to own the land. No more out of country buyers pricing them out for gentrification. The other factor here is that it's Hawaiians who safeguard the land, the turtles, the ocean by volunteering and starting grassroots operations. Outsiders not so much. Tourists used to sit on the turtles for photo ops. Tourists still hound the turtles, not allowing them to rest, chasing them out to sea, disrupting their ability to reproduce and live just for a Fricking photo/forced interaction. It isn't the government who stepped in first to save them, it is native Islanders volunteering without pay. It's Islanders who are cleaning up after disrespectful visitors. Without Hawaiians owning the land, paradise will be lost. Please hear me!

[@basspig]

The Hawaiian Islands are probably some of the most desirable real estate in the world. Due to the climate.

[@ritakaipokahaleua_6437]

I'm a native Hawaiian watching my people fight to get lands are dieing off..our generations are fighting for their lands for centuries..as I see Lahaina right now there's going to be alot of real-estate people who probably will try to buy out properties from those who lost everything..I'm not being mean just concerned from Maui 😢😢😢Maui stay strong please praying for our people 🙏 💙 😢

[@dancooper6002]

Outsiders who actually work have earned enough money to afford the land, while those living there inherited millions of dollars worth of real estate for doing nothing. Why should other Americans not be able to buy land in Hawaii? What you are proposing is unconstitutional.

[@guineapigzed]

@@dancooper6002said out of country buying You’re good

[@Ksinthehouse]

@@dancooper6002 there are transplants who are respectful and maintain the Aloha spirit and lands along with others and there are those who don't. I guess the truth will be apparent during this crisis - who tries to make a profit off of suffering and who actually helps the people displaced by opening up their homes and mansions. Hawaiians shouldn't need to do anything to own the right, just like Native Americans shouldn't have had to. The displacement was because others decided they could go buy up the land and own it, forcing a totally new way of life on people who weren't prepared for these rules and didn't have the resources to compete. If that happened to the majority, there would be an angry revolt but it happened to a minority who have gentle and generous values about sharing. The island of Oahu has lost so much of its beauty in the last twenty years due to the greedy developers. I have a problem with this. IMO visitors should go only if they are willing to learn about the Aloha spirit and be respectful. That's my opinion experiencing first hand what impact outsiders have had to the land, ocean, wildlife and people.

[@jungersrules]

The world is watching. The US gov't AND Hawaii authorities need to put in place right now laws about who and who cannot develop. Capitalism cannot apply to tragedies like these.

[@will7its]

Our prez is in with all the uber rich so??? good luck.....

[@Nclake5485]

They're gonna push for smart cities. It's starting in all liberal states and now they've got Hawaii in their hands now.

[@3wolfsdown702]

Capitalism feeds off tragedy

[@NT4XT]

ho'opono pono

[@will7its]

@@3wolfsdown702 Communists just take it with or without tragedy. If your lucky they will let you live. Either way your daughter is going with them.

[@maryj2671]

Just like after a tornado, rebuild! Even if it takes some time rebuild and don't let go of what you have. Prayers for you all!

[@Nclake5485]

Yeah rebuild into 'smart cities'. I'd rather camp out on my burnt rubble

[@futurereflections4097]

You don’t relive the corruption. Nobody ignored evacuation orders. There were none. This report opens with victim blaming. When Biden was asked about this he said “no comment”

[@andinewman4865]

And it’s just OUTRAGEOUS that developers would take advantage of this situation. ALL the people should be given back their homes, NO questions asked!!!

[@adventureescape1929]

All they have to do is not sell their property. No one is going to come take it by force.

[@dancooper6002]

@@adventureescape1929 Exactly. The discussion around this has become extremely stupid. These people are millionaires, they can do with their property as they see fit but it is not our problem. They should have had insurance.

[@machinmon.]

How can I invest to take advantage of the low prices?

[@anthonybourdon4642]

Given back there homes by whom?

[@lilmamagc]

​@@dancooper6002they can barely afford to live because the tourism and realoters have priced them out.

[@jennyjohnson5428]

There's going to be (or already is) hideously predatory real estate practices in place to oust the natives & long-time residents. It was the first thought to occur to me when I heard of the fires. Bad enough to lose everything (and some loved ones!) in a fire; perhaps worse to be denied any possibility of rebuilding, & to be forced away from family & all you've ever called home.

[@casperinsight3524]

Prayers of safe harbour for the community of Lahaina ☮💙☯

[@kabysummit5801]

I hope the immediate and extended families as well as the extensive friend network, will pull through and re-build. You own the land, so you have a good start.

[@RobertMJohnson]

There’s nothing wrong with investors offering money for property. What would be sinister is if the fire was arson.

[@tomhenry897]

Already is The fire destroyed the homes so now virgin land for development

[@MrHubadub]

​@@RobertMJohnsonif you state it simply and ignore the nuances and realities that make up a community, then offering monwy for properties does indeed seem very enaucious.

[@pbat77]

Spot on if you don’t think Billy gates and all his friends aren’t after indigenous property in Maui you’re fooling yourself.

[@charismacolada9846]

How sad that these people’s lives will never be the same again

[@casperinsight3524]

❤💔❤ may the devastating grief & loss be comforted with kindness & caring through the power and strength of community 💙

[@jayesouthworth]

There's thousands of people around the world who have lost everything due to some tragedy like fire, tornadoes, hurricanes. They're like all the others who have to rebuild their life. Worse part is to not be insured. Some people are too cheap to pay the premiums and then whine when they can't replace anything. There's no do overs.

[@casperinsight3524]

@@jayesouthworth May their homes and heritage community be rebuilt surely & swiftly ☮

[@jayesouthworth]

@@casperinsight3524 Sure everyone would like that just like here. But that isn't how things work in real life. They need their tax base back, that won' happen either for years and years. Wild fires went through here 4 years ago, very little rebuilding going on. Infrastructure has to be rebuilt.

[@kabysummit5801]

Sad but also real. Lives will be better eventually. Once you are healed, please go to work and rebuild. If you can't rebuild, then you can sell. It is the circle of life. You can't totally prepare for disasters, but you can work and pay bills.

[@erichyde4965]

I used to live in Hawaii, but visited Maui. This is crazy and makes me sad. Stay strong Hawaii

[@RIXRADvidz]

Island Natives need to stand up for themselves and MAKE Their Government do their job by providing for the populace and not just the developers. if enough people are lost to the fire, will the island be abandoned as a memorial to the worst human disaster will Island Natives get priority in the recovery? or will the highest bidder

[@ziziroberts8041]

Because that worked so well at Standing Rock 🙄

[@martinwinther6013]

lol-- The Hawaiian king was deposed of by the US government, and you ask them to DEMAND??

[@Matthew_Calmert]

The government won't do their job until they fear the people will harm them for not doing it. Money talks too much. At this point, they need to fear us, as they don't respect us.

[@Matthew_Calmert]

@@nibblit they're not helpful either, and I'm tired of playing nice. This is the result of their accepting bribes and not protecting the people. Resentment

[@kabysummit5801]

If you want to live a life of relaxation, you are likely to not be prepared for what life has in store for you at a time like this. So yeah, go to work, stand up for yourselves. That's the least you can do, and certainly what you must do at a time like this.

[@CALTECH007]

"Not Heard Back" That about says it all. I have been to Maui 17 times and my heart goes out to all the people who are suffering.

[@LutherS2186]

Have you considered helping in whatever way you can to these victims?

[@maxbrazil3712]

I went once and never returned. It's an overcrowded cruise ship schithole.

[@Mryiyo209.]

17x I THINK YOU OWE THEM A DONATION ALL TRAVELERS NEED TO DONATE

[@ziwer1]

5:54 the fact that these people's houses burnt to ashes right next to the ocean is insane.

[@jaimatony]

Already happened long ago only locals living on maui are the ones living in grandmas old house

[@sherriarmstrong936]

My family lost everything except the clothes on their backs in the Paradise Ca fire in 2018. Most people that lived there couldn't afford to rebuild with all of the regulations and red tape. Then the city officials started offering pennies on the dollar for their property and most sold out.☹

[@casperinsight3524]

💔

[@TS-wh4ey]

That's about what's gonna happen in Maui. One hundred % of the survivors would need to resist selling their land. Once enough property owners sell, then developers will seek eminent domain to acquire the land from those who hold out, at a price cheaper than what they first offered. They loose everything they have, and then it's adding insult to injury.

[@frenchonion4595]

​​@@TS-wh4eyYep Jamie Damon of J.P Morgan actually said this is what the government should do for "climate change" so your exactly right. The big banks and investors poly to gobble up land and housing. Bailing out the big banks in 08 created a monster

[@jayjay8061]

This happened during the Great Flood of 2016 in Louisiana too. It took my parents 6 years to rebuild their home… Fema created new guidelines about flood comes

[@Maggie-tq1du]

Oh no!!!😮

[@jennyjohnson5428]

These fires serve developers in nearly every possible way. The lack of preparation & warning are suspicious.

[@alwaysyouramanda]

Ask yourself “who benefits?” - Rauni Kilde

[@discgolfrocks]

Totally, like a blank canvas after a perfect "cleanup"

[@dolphinbear661]

Boom

[@BackyardBeeKeepingNuevo]

Sadly, many homes that were handed down from multiple generations weren’t insured or were uninsured. Also, the property tax basis will adjust upward unless the state votes to keep it at pre-fire levels. Otherwise, people won’t be able to afford the property tax alone.

[@kabysummit5801]

People need to understand that if you choose not to insure your homes, you have to have the ability to rebuild it in case mother nature like this happens. It is not about having sympathy; it is the deal, this is how life works. I mean, you already received a hand me down home on paradise, so step up and insure it if that's what you need. No handouts. As a matter of fact, the majority of us have to work to put down 10 or 20% minimum to buy a home. And with a mortgage, there is no way out of not insuring.

[@annother3350]

@@kabysummit5801 You dont seem to be considering that in this cost of living crisis with runaway inflation some people may have had to choose between food and home insurance

[@VickyPine]

They can sell their lots for a million dollars.

[@rubygreby1473]

​@@VickyPineOprah just bought 800+ acres on Maui at $8,625/acre, in addition to the 2,000 acres she already owns on Maui! How did she pull that off?!?

[@frenchonion4595]

​@@rubygreby1473 By acting like she cares

[@rosescott9299]

Kai, I hope you run for office one day. You are a remarkable young man, and I commend you from the bottom on my heart, for your efforts. What a difference one man can make!

[@barbybubbles314]

DON'T SELL! STAY STRONG HAWAII, STAY AND REBUILD! KEEP HAWAII, HAWAII... DON'T LET THE SPIRIT OF THE ISLAND BE TURNED INTO TECHNOLOGY BY G'vt

[@Milaperadotti]

That better not happen to those people! That would be so evil to price people out of the place they are from.

[@palmtrees2420]

It's been happening in Hawaii for decades already. Thats why the homeless problem is so bad on the islands and why so many locals and native Hawaiians have had to move to cheaper states.

[@anthonybourdon4642]

ITS a done deal black Rock owns it all now .

[@CreaticityIsLife]

Until we treat housing like a right and institute wide-scale protections for affordable housing, there will always be those who treat property as a means to build wealth for themselves at the expense of the people.

[@mytwocents848]

Those who have allowed foreign oligarchs to buy up our country are to blame for the huge homeless problem and lack of empathy for those who suffer loss from natural disasters. Call them Republicans from the Reagan era on.

[@karifredrikson-lr1mm]

This is so ignorant! Go to Portland, Seattle,San Francisco & find out what housing looks like when people don’t take responsibility for their own housing. There are Costs to everything!

[@chouseification]

@@karifredrikson-lr1mm you're telling us all that you're a landlord... seriously. Anybody else would realize how predatory housing prices have become.

[@kabysummit5801]

Inflation is real. Housing prices in America rises over time is real. Deal with it. Leave the institutional garbage talk, and take responsibility for homes that you own that are worth millions of dollars, not because of you but despite of you. So own up and re-build. If you don't have a job, then get one. You own the land already, so take responsibility. Natural disaster is awful, but nobody owes anybody anything.

[@cocoaorange1]

So true!

[@marcellixxx]

I am angered to think this might have been done deliberately to steal the natives Pacific islanders Hawaiian 🏝️ land. Pray 🙏 for these people against these evil realtors.

[@olteb3773]

I was thinking the same thing. Hopefully the truth comes out.

[@nicolavalleybc4096]

I was thinking the same thing 😪a Community here in BC (majority First Nation/Indigenous) was burnt to the ground. With no warning or anything. CN rail was the cause of this fire. But no consequences for them. They gov’t worked quick and hard to get the railroad up and going after this. All about keeping the money going, carry on with business and take these lands/restrict the ppl. 💔

[@Chris-bs4qy]

Thats crazy, come on??

[@timminh468]

@@profwaldowtf?! Really?

[@Wowxoxo69]

Just sad😢, this is our American brother and sisiters, we can send billions to Ukraine but slow on helping Maui?????😔

[@imagem812]

The first thing I said when I heard about these events was that developers will come in and build back to back hotels, resorts, shopping malls and multi-million dollar homes. Sad to hear they're already trying to do just that.

[@casperinsight3524]

Arent heritage community's protected by law ?

[@imeldahiggins-wiffle8302]

Pricing locals out is the main objective of this tragedy. Look at California, Oregon, and Washington. Out of control.

[@coffeebean5975]

DEMOCRATS!!!

[@bobbykiefer4306]

@@coffeebean5975 Isn't Trump a real estate developer? I remember when he tried to acquire land through imminent domain in NJ.

[@WalkawayRene12]

This is a problem in every state.....we will be a nation of people living in our cars or tents.

[@deeiv]

big real estate development companies make more money off rental property seems like to me

[@scott-gy6fe]

Thats why its called a land grab.

[@VanisleGirl1961]

Our governments are lacking always. We are on our own....

[@FortitudineVincimus]

Property investors were already calling to purchase properties before the ashes even cooled. At the very least the fire was allowed to happen, and at the very most it was intentionally started.

[@NK-iw6rq]

Money is the way of the world my friend.

[@FortitudineVincimus]

@@NK-iw6rq Yes... but insatiable greed is destroying the planet, literally.

[@bobbykiefer4306]

7 techniques of propaganda 3. Glittering generalities use words or ideas to evoke an emotional response.

[@elisabethschwartz160]

This is exactly what happened in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, the realtors bought people's houses very cheap and cleaned entire areas with new Condominiums that those old residents could never afford. And don't forget Hawaii mainly revenue is tourism.

[@deeiv]

Lot of people moved to Houston too

[@patriciasmith2827]

The government cannot be counted upon for a speedy response. At LEAST have 7-10 days of self sufficiency. Red tape is disabling.

[@gonefishing3644]

The possibility of being priced out of the new construction rental market in Lahaina is a reasonable fear for someone who was living in a rented wooden house in Lahaina and whose home was destroyed. I expect those landowners/landlords who choose to rebuild, will probably rebuild differently and use mostly concrete and steel for fire-resistance. A new house anywhere in Hawaii tends to be a lot more expensive to build compared to mainland construction costs, which means higher rents for landlords want to do more than break even. And it generally takes a long time in Hawaii -- multiple years even -- to get all the planning approval, building permits and the skilled trades to build a just single house. The builders of large developments have more pull with local and state governments and have a better chance of getting all the required approvals for new construction in a shorter time. I expect to see concrete and steel multistory condo buildings getting easier/faster approval compared to approval/permits for rebuilding of closely crowded single family wooden homes in Lahaina. I expect those who did not lose their wooden houses in this wildfire may lose their current homeowner's coverage and have difficulty getting insurance coverage with a different company. And those who can get homeowner's insurance may pay a lot more for it and with a larger deductible if they want fire coverage. Similar to what many Californians have already experienced after all the wildfires there.

[@EffieJames-ty4ky]

@@harley2die4my understanding is they did activate it but those text alerts didn’t work/already destroyed.

[@sharonnamahoe283]

I’m a native, I’ve lived in Lahaina. I have immense sympathy for the residents however, they are not the only ones stretched and looking for answers. First responders, many of whom haven’t slept, have been on the ground in that devastation for days on end looking for remains. A job I guarantee no local wants to do. They too haven’t been home. Volunteers are working as fast as possible to get these people help yet all they do is complain that no one is helping fast enough. Give the state a break! Funds get tied up by the government, they have flown in help, yet it’s not enough. People in Kula lost homes too but, you hear nothing about them. They need help too. Maui was never prepared for any emergency and that’s on them. Locals hear sirens go off and then rush to the store. They’ve always procrastinated. I’ve seen I first hand with the last two hurricanes we had. This is a wake up call that maybe they need to take some responsibility and prepare for all emergencies that may arise. Brush fires are big in summer, be aware. Keep your yards groomed and watered, maintain your homes, don’t let them get ruined down. Help yourself not be a victim. I pray for those who lost their lives, but, I feel sorry for the first responders who are stretched beyond their limits right now and not even an ounce of gratitude has been shown to them. You report on aloha and community but all the interviews have people basically saying “ what about me/us?” How about we let the firemen find the missing family members of your neighbors first.

[@silverforest4682]

I totally agree. I'm in Minnesota, and we see news saying people want answers and numbers. we see it's going to take a long time. we have tornadoes that destroy things like that fire, but so many people are not killed. They need to let the searchers find as many as they can. survivors should get their DNA (blood) on file so remains can be tested.

[@cmaggie5748]

True. Much work w first responders anyone cooking meals fir them ? Fresh water. That's huge fir them as theur doing tough work. Of not just fires but lifting construction materials to find folks.

[@cady3997]

100% Please be grateful that you are alive! Have some respect for the people risking their own safety and health to help find your deceased loved ones.

[@machinmon.]

Trump 2024

[@feralLove]

Why are you shaming and blaming the victims?? Is that so you can feel better about yourself?? Those who feel good about themselves don't resort to having to denigrate or dehumanize others.

[@sunsetkizz1]

💔. Gov’t needs to implement a real estate freeze to protect the property rights of the locals. Also, limit foreign investors from buying all the land.

[@tag7592]

Respectfully, highly unlikely.

[@NotLikeUs17]

They already have been priced out of their neighborhoods. No native in Hawaii actually owns any of the land. Instead they get to lease land and it is non-transferable. This is a talking point that is long over due.

[@AELwriter]

The Hawaii Governor just placed a moratorium on the sale of damaged or destroyed properties. A start to protecting the people

[@tinaradlowski2184]

Stay strong Hawaii work as a team.

[@tiasokol4118]

The resorts use all their water, their fire hydrants are empty and alarm the doesn’t go off. Thats messed up

[@luv2luv720]

I believe the people saying that people are trying to buy their properties!!

[@glorbojibbins2485]

Crazy how many mansions are on that island... That the fire managed to miss

[@cleabelle007]

Can someone tell me why the Maui Police Chief that's informing Maui natural disaster is also linked to the Las Vegas shooting please cause things aren't adding up.

[@markoliver-ww9ld]

Actually 3 links, I read the other day, I forget what is was.

[@Jonathan-lm7wy]

He's the former LVPD chief

[@unclemikecruz]

Their already have been priced out of where they been born.

[@neryskkiran1820]

Yep. It happened in New Orleans.

[@truthseekerhill4262]

Yes. It’s the land grab that’s going on all over. This is a plan. This is happening in Florida to some of the old Florida homes and shops because they can’t afford to rebuild under new codes. There is something fishy about these catastrophes. If the government really wants to help they need to make these people whole. God bless these individuals that have stepped up to assist. I live in Florida and Fema and SBA are useless. You need help from individuals. Prayers to you all.

[@MrIgottap]

The “bought and paid for” government is not help, they are in on it.

[@TheAmerz1]

I was hoping someone would post this. Yes, they've been trying to find ways to get that land, make it a "smart city" they had a meeting days before.

[@bobbykiefer4306]

Florida asks for help repeatedly from FEMA

[@truthseekerhill4262]

@@bobbykiefer4306 I know no one in my Comunity in Florida that got help from FEMA. It’s been almost 1 year and some people can’t live in there homes. The people need to set up there own banks and credit unions. They need to stick together to protect the little guys.

[@EffieJames-ty4ky]

@@bobbykiefer4306you’ve got DeSantis, you don’t need the Federal government

[@sharonmontag2389]

US and state governments should pass laws prohibitting profit or infestation by developers or thieves. If they're caught, they should have to spend time either in jail or in community service helping the victims.

[@silverforest4682]

the resisents of Maui should be able to rebuild on their land if they wish. i am concerned about those renting, or those being offered money by developers.

[@jn3084]

It would be hard when you have nothing and no way to see the future. They might see their offer as an immediate way out. Sad situation.

[@nashbruce4196]

Amazing interview Kai. You are the folks that need to be running the county for SURE

[@jonnantau9354]

What he is saying is the exact opposite of what the u.s. govt. Is saying. I believe him and the locals more than the govt.

[@VanisleGirl1961]

Indigenous Hawaiians should be the ones to make decisions. This happened in California two years ago. Homes lost and insurance didn't cover rebuilds and developers are the ones buying up lands. Now its unaffordable in most areas. Maui residents need to be the ones protected.

[@anthonybourdon4642]

Black Rock to the rescue

[@kbean5338]

They voted blue and for Biden. Big $700 each? FJB. I hope they learn.

[@markoliver-ww9ld]

A whopping 700$, brings their bank accounts back up to zero.

[@stateofdisorder1]

Prices were already SO HIGH 😢😢 🙏🙏🙏

[@freedomrulesjavier3904]

Be careful Maui...the vultures are going to try and take advantage of you while you're most vulnerable. We survived the first Scripps Ranch fires in San Diego...the community banded together and hired the best lawyers as well as getting bids for group discounts from developers and rebuilders.

[@BOMBON187]

Its sad that this is probably the first thing the Natives are thinking about, knowing that greedy developers are making plans from their loss.

[@Derail07]

That was the Administrations whole plan

[@FortitudineVincimus]

You're blaming the Biden administration for the insatiable greed of capitalism?

[@thisisme3238]

Makes you wonder ...as the old saying goes,"If you're not part of the solution, then your part of the problem." Which side is our administrative government on? Hmmm🤔

[@marcellixxx]

​@@FortitudineVincimusyes we are blaming Biden 💀 the worker for anti Christ who loves human suffering

[@FortitudineVincimus]

@@marcellixxx Oh please... House Democrats introduced legislation to put a stop to corporate price gouging and every single House Republican voted against it. Biden actually attends church while your Orange Messiah steals from the collection plate. 😆

[@TS-wh4ey]

Talk about insurance payouts not being enough for replacement costs now a days in Hawaii, they'll probably be offered enough to buy a camper and a small lot somewhere designated on the island.

[@TS-wh4ey]

@@GNMi79 They'll be dealing with other issues also. Developers want this ocean front real estate and a few reports have mentioned property owners have already been contacted. Many will probably sell and once enough of them do, the developers will seek eminent domain to acquire the land from those who held out at a price cheaper than what they first offered. Hopefully the survivors will recover enough to at least build a nice new home somewhere on the island.

[@cynthiasonmez4506]

The Rich will get Richer

[@jakebredthauer5100]

1. Sirens never activated. 2. Power lines left on. 3. Water shut off? 4. Children sent home. 5. Traffic misdirected 6. Aid blocked. 7. Fire prevention was a minor concern. 8. Trees not trimmed properly for powerline. 9. A book was published two days after the fire. 10. Cover-up videos, such as this one. 11. News media is kept 12 miles away. 12. No professional firefighters. 13. Geographic location is very desirable for development. 14. Nero fiddled while Rome burned. 15. Police chief had a bad record.

[@pambrown5401]

What is his definition of rebuild? 15 minute cities?……. Wake up people

[@hamsterdiving7593]

*YES. People need to educate themselves about these "Smart Cities" and realize they're glossed-over concentration camps. Learn to read between the lines of what those officials are really saying...*

[@jennismith2]

The reality is that many people may want and need to sell their land in order to be able to afford to start a new life…they may not have any other option, sadly. The important thing is that they are offered a FAIR price and are not pressured in ANY way

[@blackmetalmatters9101]

If it was "gLoBaL wArMinG" from a hurricane 200 miles to the south, then how come none of the other islands burned?

[@kanakapono]

Again not accurate. The Governor already annouced he will seek a moratorium on any real estate sales within the Lahaina area for the time being. He understands the situation so he wants to stop it.

[@eXit-ubermensch]

Oprah Winfrey and Will Smith's house on Maui survived. This fire was started to move out the locals who didn't want to sell their house

[@backachershomestead]

Politicians are involved. The area that burned needed to be "updated". Old buildings and homes.,with a beautiful view. Now property is now worthless. They'll buy and build condos.

[@hellboundrubber4448]

This is how "they" get your property. It goes all the way back to the "Great" Chicago Fire, California, Katrina, even in Toronto Canada. It's a Land Grab. There is always a "Great Fire" to make change. Firefighters are sworn to protect City Property. When it comes to anything else like a Forest, it's up to Volunteer Firefighters.

[@Lookdownhereiam]

Thank you. That's how Puerto Ricans felt, no officials showing up.

[@risingeagle915]

Right on Kai! 🤙 shame on you local, state, and federal government. You must do better. Praying for you Maui! 🙏

[@LutherS2186]

There is fear in Lahaina that fire victims may lose their properties to big real estate investors (e.g. Blackrock, Vanguard, and even Oprah) that normally take advantage of any calamity for profitable deals. Authorities should investigate reports that prior to the conflagration, people have offered to buy properties from native owners which apparently the latter had refused. They should also investigate reports that an organization had approached government officials in Hawaii offering to build a "smart city" in Maui.

[@P.oliver380]

They are not forced to sell! Just say no.

[@JRoss-zxzx]

It's what they did to large parts of New Orleans after Katrina. Greedy developers swarmed over the properties even before they had finished recovery efforts

[@BebienneDeLuz]

People are waking up from the dream that government is going to come to the rescue any time there’s a disaster or tragedy. I feel their pain because I lived through Hurricane María in PR and that wasn’t even a devastating fire like this, it was water and it took years for the government to respond and there’s still a lot to be done. Now this, being a fire, people are having unrealistic expectations. I’m glad he and his friends took it upon themselves to make the necessary first moves. That’s what the people of Puerto Rico did and were able to accomplish the most important things at the time. All I say is stay strong and help each other as much as possible. The government will take its time, sadly.

[@andrewcanady6644]

Meanwhile the president and 100% Dems and most Repubs send tens of billions of our hard earned tax dollars to war pig it up around the planet.

[@seanhagelbarger6801]

They will be especially those who didn't have insurance, Hawaii is one of the most expensive places to live and all of this is prime real estate for new construction. Real estate and resort companies are already drooling over this.

[@eltonparks659]

Gentrification is called progress by developers, regardless of where it's happening - Brooklyn, Lahaina, Myrtle Beach... It will be interesting to see how it plays out, but the home team seems to always be at a disadvantage.

[@andinewman4865]

They’d better get their butts in gear & help those people!!! What do I pay my taxes for?? I can’t do much from here except send a donation to the Red Cross, which is a pittance in view of what happened. Get going, gov’t. programs!! These people need help NOW!!

[@fallguy4209]

This fire was purposely set by someone wanting that street to develop

[@user-qj6jx8zb1f]

It is like that in Fl. Native Floridians can’t afford housing because it is crazy expensive.

[@tharris2853]

Developers always do this in a catastrophe whether it be hurricanes, tornadoes or fires. It’s sad but it definitely happens.

[@erikas3659]

Puerto Rico is a prime example of this!

[@ShawnMoore01]

If the government in any way gets any of this land revolt!!!

[@debtombs9619]

Bless these wonderful people helping out others in time of devastation, band together is what is wonderful on the part of it all. Sending prayers and love to all who have endured this horrifying nightmare. ❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏 🇨🇦

[@sunnymacduffee6849]

I'm worried that corporations will come buy the properties and raise the prices so high that the Hawaiian people will not be able to find a place to live I believe that Native Hawaiian people should be protected I am a native California resident and I got priced out of my hometown due to greedy land owners

[@jenniferpatt4355]

Oprah owns thousands of acres on Maui (why does one person need this??), She sets up a non-profit foundation and donates her land, Bezos's money goes into the foundation, and builds very very affordable houses for any displaced native hawaiians. Lahaina is redeveloped by native hawaiians, period, nobody else gets a say and they can make it much more fire resistance in the city and all around it, I heard long ago the native hawaiians had a system to take care of their environment, so let this be a showcase for that now. You can see all the many flat fields (farms?) surrounding Lahaina, that does not look too original, was the land flattened and then farmed? Let the Hawaiians govern themselves, why do white politicians have any say. No more second homes or air bnb's in Maui. This is an opportunity to fix the environmental wrongs from the past.

[@nikkisorad]

The governor is evicting people from their homes of their homes didn't get destroyed from the fires and people are getting eviction notices to get out within 45 days so they can use the building as a command center to "help"

[@sharonsikich5647]

It takes a monumental effort to rebuild Lahaina. My heart goes out to the people of Maui at this tragic time.

[@jamesgordon2255]

God bless these natives for sticking together to help each other. This is a tumultuous story.

[@brendacunningham-sz1zr]

You will own nothing. WEF. Happening before our eyes.

[@bobbykiefer4306]

You can't take it with you.

[@jayesouthworth]

It's called real estate rich but cash poor. If you can't afford to rebuild, there's someone who can. If you're insured for replacement cost, you still might not be able to rebuild as you won't be able to afford the taxes on your now new dwelling.

[@casperinsight3524]

I pray these homeowners are able to keep their rightful properties and protected from greed and corruption

[@NT4XT]

Yeah. More of the same. I mean, when "Maui," procured it's own runway long and wide enough to be classified as International. And when I visited, feeling more of an outsider than anywhere I've been. And I grew up on the Southern Oregon coast, check that demographic. And have been living on off vastly on in Georgia in the Cobb/Bartow/Cherokee triangle for years, and all my kids have been born in Georgia. Orchid Isle still is keeping things balanced. If I were a preteen I could go to Kam, with over ⅛ to spare, based on stipulations of the late 70s and 80s. So when FOX media propaganda network tries to roast Biden for being reserved re comment, I have no qualms with his relative quiet. He's declared Lahaina a disaster FEMA emergency. That's what matters. His reserve speaks volumes toward his awareness and sensitivity to minorities. And this coming from me, who supports the end of AA regarding college admissions.

[@analopeee]

the US just needs to let hawaii be their own kingdom again and help them rebuild with other countries

[@Matthew-re9pb]

It will be built as a 15 minute ai city... funds should go to rebuild resident homes and business in control of the people. Not blackrock or whoever else will try to usurp the land

[@pcs9518]

Sadly I fear a land grab is inevitably in the very near future

[@TT-js4jn]

SOMETHING IS VERY VERY FISHY ABOUT THIS FIRE!!!!!!!

[@thee_morpheus]

Very much, not a wildfire known region

[@kbean5338]

Joe Biden “No Comment” while he’s at the beach.

[@deanstrachan448]

Say goodbye to everything that once was. Government and big business (insurance and developers) are salivating , no middle-class will ever be able to afford there again. It will become a 1% neighborhood. Another win for big brother...

[@julieryan9136]

Be interesting to see what happened to land in Paradise CA. That was beautiful land with similar strange circumstances. Lets see how that went

[@hamsterdiving7593]

Paradise, CA now has a 2023 population of 6,518. Paradise is currently growing at a rate of 11.23% annually, and its population has increased by 37.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,736 in 2020. 1,400 new homes have been built

[@doninmichigan]

Migrants? @@hamsterdiving7593

[@Scout-gaming-baby]

The investors wanted a 20 min city and now they are going to get it!!! Facts!!!

[@andymartinez1426]

Dont sell the land the to investors 👊

[@angiemacent]

They are speaking truth. But God sees the dirt that the rich people are doing.