LAHAINA FIRE Recovery Update - NEW May 2024 DRONE Tour - When can we RE-BUILD ???

Lahaina Fire Recovery Update. Cleanup in Lahaina Town on Maui is well under way with more than 800 properties already cleared.
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0:00 Introduction
1:00 Puamana
2:12 Front Street South End
3:17 Lahaina Shores
3:50 Lahaina Harbor
4:09 Banyan Tree
4:34 Fleetwoods on Front St.
5:02 Outlets of Maui
5:16 Lahaina Residential
5:36 Kahoma Village
5:55 Old Lahaina Luau
6:49 Wahikuli
7:45 - NEW HOUSING PROJECTS
9:42 Lahaina Cannery Mall
10:26 Kahoma Village
10:48 Lahainaluna Rd Heading Up the Mountain
11:13 Pioneer Mill Smoke Stack
11:42 Lahainaluna Neighborhood
12:47 Emerald Plaza
13:38 Opukea at Lahaina & Hoonanea Townhomes
14:09 Choice Health Bar
14:27 Sugar Cain Train & Kohala Brewery
15:27 Aina Nalu Vacation Rental Condos
15:56 Prison Street
16:37 Shark Pit
17:55 Puamana
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[@user-rf9bc7by4s]

Jesse - Can’t imagine why anyone would want to remove your videos. Please keep them coming. We’re temporarily living on Oahu. Your videos are a great resource to keep us aware of how the cleanup is proceeding

[@CinHalCedHerChance]

can't imagine why? THINK, ask yourself questions about motivations and people(s) with those motives, you need to THINK hard, look at what's going on around the world since 2020

[@JimmyRussle]

@@CinHalCedHerChance lol what are you on about? Please enlighten us.

[@howardcarr9625]

Please keep the Updates coming. For those of us on the Mainland, yours is the best way we can keep updated on the progress. For those who are trying to shut down these videos; please do not encourage that as there are indeed those of us who are not local that are interested in your recovery and that of your community, culture, and traditions. Thank you.

[@carmelinhawaii]

Why are you saying people want it shut down….did he say so?

[@howardcarr9625]

@@carmelinhawaii In the video, he mentions there are some who are putting pressure on him to stop his reporting.

[@carmelinhawaii]

@@howardcarr9625 Well….i could have easily been showing everything. I been here the whole time. I am very aware of the local feelings on this subject…..that is why I don’t do it . Plenty people want to subject their political agendas including really outrageous conspiracy. This is our community…..no evil people purposefully tried to fry us 🙏🏼🩵🌈. I never called this guy out…even though he is obviously doing it for the money. I definitely call out the political conspiracies…..because if nobody does….people might ACTUALLY believe that 💩

[@carmelinhawaii]

I wish you really had a KZbin channel….I would comment over there. Mine got erased here….only one guy can erase it. So every single comment is glorifying him. Yep.

[@JesseGWald]

@carmelinhawaii I haven't deleted any comments on this video. Not sure what you are talking about.

[@bevrogers1412]

Please keep doing the drone coverage, Jesse. It keeps the Lahaina tragedy alive and informs us of the current clean up. Those sensitive people do not have to watch it, they have a choice. Keep up the great footage.

[@carmelinhawaii]

Can you explain your remarks about sensitive people?

[@JoyDundes-df9jm]

Yes keep posting these videos! The news doesn’t say anything about the fire anymore! God Bless all the fire victims! 🙏🙏🙏

[@JesseGWald]

Thank you for your support!!!

[@Haupialani]

The news does give updates. Just not as extensive as Jesse.

[@emelynhopkins6318]

Please continue with your glass half full for Lahaina. What they've been through is already so tragic the negative videos and conspiracy theories will not help with recovery. My heart will always be with Lahaina and my thoughts are with you all. ❤

[@Director14a]

Jesse - thanks so very much for helping to keep Lahaina alive, and to further the hopefulness that Lahaina will be rebuilt as close to what it was as possible. I was the very first to purchase my condo at Lahaina Shores in 1973 - before it was actually built, and it's been my home away from home for 51 years now. There is no place like Lahaina on God's green earth. We all have to help the rebuild!

[@JesseGWald]

Thank you for your support !!! Lahaina Shores is a great property in a great location. We will rebuild.

[@rochelle7901]

I'm born and raised on Maui. I don't have the heart or want to drive to Lahaina to rubber neck. In my opinion it is disrespectful. I appreciate very much what you are doing for our Maui community and the World. Bringing awareness to the destructive nature of fire and allowing people like myself to see the magnitude of loss our beloved Lahaina endured. I'm happy to see the progress that has been made to clean up peoples properties so that they can have some measure of peace and hope. Thank you so much!

[@josephbustillos5409]

Maui - Wake Up !! Lahaina destruction was Planned DEW!! Get the politicians who is in office, OUT !! It wasn't the hurricane, or climate change !! Is there any lawyer on Maui that Will Fight For The Lahaina Residents and People of Maui ?? I Say No!! Truth Matters, It Will Set You Free... Vengeance Is MINE Says The LORD, I Will Repay!!! Pay Attention Maui, Please!! GOD BLESS !!!

[@unamor2004]

Please please please keep doing your updates, Jesse! No one else is filming the progress in Lahaina and the world needs to see it. Your positivity is wonderful and if you ask me, it's the best thing, because we are absolutely saturated with negativity concerning Lahaina. Thank you so much for the detailed flights and your descriptions of the neighborhoods and businesses. As for the haters, I truly believe they are paid actors and will try to take down anyone that is doing good. They do not represent the majority of people who truly love and care about those injured in the fire and the recovery of your lovely town.

[@JesseGWald]

@unamor2004 Thank you for your support !!!

[@janicedickinson7179]

Yes, please keep posting these videos. I live in NC but my sister and her family live in Kahului, Maui. My nephew who works in construction witnessed the Lahaina Fire Dept look on and DO NOTHING to help people to escape the fire and just sat and watched as the fire engulfed the city. God's Divine Justice WILL PREVAIL and ALL will be Known !!! Amen

[@dianeboileau2026]

Please continue with these updates! I live in Canada and I really appreciate you taking the time to make and post these videos so that we can really see the progress! My heart goes out to those who lost everything they worked so hard for! R.I.P. to those who lost their lives! And bless the hard working men and women who are helping to make this community whole again! Thank you Jesse!

[@mbraden8949]

As someone who does not live in Hawaii, I appreciate your updates after the Lahaina fires. Those fires hit the day after I had made reservations for my first Hawaii vacation ever. I had considered cancelling my vacation plans knowing there was much healing and recovery needed for the community. But after watching your videos, I made the choice to continue with my Maui vacation in hopes it would help support the economy. We fell in love with Maui while still respecting the Lahaina community. We felt this was a one and done trip to Hawaii, but our hearts tell us we have to go back, so I really appreciate the updates. Thank you for your hard work and dedication.

[@JesseGWald]

@mbraden8949 Thank you for your support !!!

[@jmhatyoutube6283]

Please keep doing your flyovers! It is my earnest hope that the people who lived in Lahaina before the fire are given the help they need to be able to rebuild, and that big developers are not allowed to move in and take over and build yet another fake Hawaii in its place. It is too easy for the world to forget and move along. You are not only providing welcome updates, you are documenting an important piece of history. Thank you!

[@TSBLiveBreaks]

10000% you need to keep doing this, in NO WAY should this offend someone. it's straight facts and reporting. no 'theories' or 'govt bashing' etc. we stayed puamana for many years the last few years, so we appreciate the updates and our hearts go out to the people and residents and ohana in lahaina and Maui.

[@bradyflaherty2512]

Jesse, Lahaina is lucky to have you and the great folks staying positive and persevering through this. Keep it up!

[@JesseGWald]

@bradyflaherty2512 Thanks Brady

[@meisterrama]

Please keep posting these videos, I really care about Lahaina and the recovery as I have been coming here for over 20 years.

[@JesseGWald]

Thank you for your support !!!

[@nd-h5406]

Jesse, it's clear to me you've always been genuine, and I regret that a few individuals see it differently. Your intentions are pure, and your kind-hearted nature is evident. For many of us, without direct access to the burn zone, your updates have been invaluable.

[@mauiskater]

I’m so grateful for your videos. I’m part of the wildfire support for survivors for the last 6 months. It’s amazing to see the results of my work and makes me feel so happy. Maui has been my home for 25 years. Mahalo for taking the time to do this. Aloha ❤

[@alicejhanson86]

Please continue your update videos. I appreciate your fact based, non political, and non judgemental videos!

[@CraigPhilhower]

Jesse - Lahaina is my wife’s hometown. Her father and family grew up there. PLEASE continue the videos! Us mainlanders want to see how Lahaina is recovering. Thank you for your good work.

[@stevewoodard527]

I'm watching this, as I have your previous videos over the past six months, from a mountain community in Arizona, and very much appreciate your effort. This is the one thing that KZbin does well: real people telling the straight story. I feel very much that I'm better informed on this horrible situation than anyone who watches today's "news." Thank you so much.

[@JesseGWald]

@stevewoodard527 Thank you for your support !!!

[@RandyLewis-sz7oi]

Please, PLEASE, PLEASE, keep the videos coming! Utahans For Maui love them and they help drive awareness, historical data, and the love for all our Ohana!! We have many close friends on Maui and specifically Lahaina and this is their way of following progress. Your delivery is fabulous and the info is straight forward and un-biased. Jesse, please keep up the great work you are doing.

[@moyewicks3508]

Jesse, Please do not allow anyone to remove these videos. Our family went to Maui on November 28, of 2021 for my Son's and Daughter in Law's wedding held at Olawalu on December 8, 2021. Even though it turned out to be a stormy night with some damage and significant flooding in Kihei, and some storm damage and minor flooding in Lahaina Town, that day was the most beautiful. That week we stayed at Lahaina Shores, and while we were there, it was filled with trips all around the Lahaina Town, from Kapalua, to Kaanapali and Red Hill with great food stops including Cheeseburger, Merriman's, and several places including Kimo's and the harbor with a trip on the Trilogy V with Capt. Turtle. So Lahaina and Maui are close to our hearts and for our Son. They went to Maui once since the fire, and said it was not the same, staying in Wailea. We miss the old Lahaina Town and want to see it come back, so your videos really help keep it alive. Don't give up. Mr. and Mrs. W, Houston TX.

[@joancoleman1228]

I respect the feelings of the Lahaina residents. I can’t even imagine the trauma and grief. That said, if it wasn’t for your channel I would be woefully under-informed. Personally, I think it is important for your channel to continue to bring us this amazing story of recovery. Thank you.

[@susanwest1696]

Jesse you are recording an historical event. My heart goes to all of those who have suffered loss. Your videos are documenting history. Please don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. I’ve stayed in Lahaina and cherished those memories for years. It’s truly a special place.

[@bethlicklider3043]

Oh, please continue. For those of us who love Lahaina and share in the residents grief it is healing and also hope filled seeing the progress. Again, thank you for the entire Puamana aerial. I feel better each time seeing it, and the progress of the clean up.

[@lynnfazio8347]

Visiting Maui for more than 40 yrs. Invested emotionally and financially in this island. My loss can’t compare to the trauma residents have endured. These updates will keep telling a story that has gone silent. Awareness will support faster and ethical recovery and rebuilding.

[@scottthornley7943]

Keep up the great videos. Much appreciated from a frequent visitor to beautiful Maui. Leave the haters in the rear view mirror. You are doing good work and it should be 100% appreciated. Thank you for your time and effort

[@howardsilk9521]

Please continue your videos. Because of your videos, our family donates time and funds to support Maui and the residents. Family has flown to Maui just to donate their time to help support Maui. Your videos document the strength of the community in tragic times. And the determination to regain their life and heritage. I personally laud your efforts and all citizens of Maui. Thank you so much.

[@JesseGWald]

@howardsilk9521 Thank you for your support of the community !!!

[@RobKnapp1]

Lahaina Strong, which advocated against reopening West Maui to tourism and whose members are occupying parts of the beach in protest and fighting for long-term housing for displaced residents. Need understand you are doing them a service. Please keep the world informed ! Mahalo

[@deborahcox4155]

Hi Jesse, I want to thank you for doing these videos. We are a family in Laguna Niguel, CA and have been forever visitors to this area of Maui and always stayed in Napili Bay since 1977. Our summer vacations here were numerous over the years. In 2014 we made a family trip that included grandchildren and added another generation to the peaceful waters of Napili Bay. Our hearts go out the the people of Maui that have lost so much. It is so wonderful to see the progress that has been made. Please keep showing the progress being made. Thank you for your time.

[@joannewachel2505]

I can’t begin to understand all the feelings and grief that the Lahaina residents are still experiencing ,but it does my heart good to see my favorite place on earth coming back to life. I hope you’ll continue to make your videos. Thank you🌺

[@ellelorraine3540]

You're the only one I depend on for information. You definitely do not seem to have agendas. The stories were so wild in the beginning. This has weighed heavy on my heart. I wasn't even sure where to send donations. Please don't stop. It allows us to see the progress without being invasive or intrusive. Thank you!❤

[@bobdelancy5949]

From the time I was 12 Y.O., I'm now almost 70 Y.O. my family had a vacation condo at Honokeana Cove (about 1968 through the '90's) which we often visited during the summers. Lahaina has very fond memories, and now heartache! Even when burned out structures appeared in news casts, and your videos, I can still recognize what "had been there" like Kimo's, and the Pioneer Inn with banana pancakes and my favorite Portuguese Sausage... maybe that's why I needed a quadruple bypass at the age of 50! Lol Even last year my ex-wife and I had a reservation for staying at the Napili Point condos (just past Honokeana Cove in the next bay). Unfortunately we had to cancel the trip, although the resort wasn't hit by the fire. Your videos have been reassuring that there is progress being made! Maybe I'll live long enough to see it again! Maui/Lahaina was always an annual highlight in my life, and the memories still are! Jesse, thank you! Please keep the video updates coming! Lahaina no ka oi! (and Maui too!)

[@davidsylviaesperanza1574]

I miss Lahaina and please continue to show the progress being made in Maui. I look forward to returning one day. Thank you.

[@williamb.7134]

Jesse, your updates are very professional and much appreciated. Your before, after and current segments are very helpful. They give us an opportunity to remain connected to the tragedy and find ways to contribute to the recovery. I was happy to make my small contribution and promise to do much more going forward. Thank you from all of us for your excellent work.

[@KarenBradley-cz7vq]

My son was living in Kihei at the time of the fire. He now lives in Waikupu . I was visiting in February we had gone to Kaanapali and driving through Lahaina, we drove through in silence (radio off) to show our respect for all of Lahaina and its People. I appreciate the updates because I do check periodically on the progress of the re-build.

[@47thanks]

From Canada please continue the videos. I don't understand why some residents want you to stop the videos but as someone who's been to Lahaina 3 times, and someone who has donated to the recovery, I appreciate these videos very much. All the best to Lahaina. Dan

[@JesseGWald]

@47thanks Thanks for the encouraging words !!!

[@Viewtorials]

Jesse, Aloha from the Mainland. I can't even count how many times in the last 2 months I've pulled up your page, hoping for a new update video. I think you ABSOLUTELY should keep providing these amazing updates. While I've never been to Maui, I think you are providing an incredible, factual, and unbiased service to those of us all invested in the recovery of Lahaina. I know a lot of time and energy goes into the prep, flying, video, editing process. Mahalo for all your continued efforts. Please keep them coming, the recovery of Lahaina is very important. Thank you

[@kanik2105]

I understand that seeing this reminds people of the tremendous loss in Lahaina of homes and family members, but for those of us who aren't there now this gives us information to know how our home is doing. Please allow Jesse to continue to do this updates for us he has no ill intent he's just sharing that Maui is starting to recover and that there is hope so please don't make it hard for him to give updates to us. Love and Aloha to everyone and Thank you Jesse for all the effort you've put into keeping us updated.

[@robbnutter4665]

I was blessed to have visited Maui twice, and very much appreciate your videos. I realize how special Maui was AND is and how devastating the fires were/are. I don't know if I'll ever get to see Maui again, but - in my own way - I feel the pain. Not the pain of those who have lost loved ones - oh no - but things should be done that are not, and things have been done that are very troubling. There were "other" realtors that were posting here, with "questionable" opinions. Your postings have been very respectful. After all is said and done, Maui is still "No Ka Oi".

[@nancyshelton7221]

Yes Jesse please keep posting your videos, they are so helpful for everyone. Thank you

[@gdontrimble]

We have visited Maui every year for 20 years. Your video gives us needed info for our August trip. Supporting Maui with tourist dollars! Thanks from California!

[@richl6725]

Please continue the updates. It is encouraging to see the progress of the clearing. Looking forward to seeing the reconstruction of this most beloved community on Maui.

[@jeffgrimsley6209]

A piece of my heart still is here, this is where I stayed every trip to Hawaii in my life. Words don’t describe this disaster and I only pray that in my lifetime we get to see the rebuild. ❤

[@elliot887]

As an upcountry resident, I really appreciate these videos. We have so-far stayed away from the burned areas, but these are great updates, especially the stuff about things opening, the progress of the clean-up, etc. Thank you for making them.

[@the.seagull.35]

Don't worry about that vocal minority 👍 the fact that you're keeping this in the public eye is valuable.

[@steveperkins7009]

I really appreciate seeing the progress being made. We’re tourist-visiting in August, so your objectivity with no agenda is key in deciding to support Maui with our tourist dollars this time around.

[@sandieaves704]

It's very important for you to continue to your updates. It's encouraging to know that redevelopment is being done and the town is being restored. People from around the world who have visited Maui truly do care about the residents and their island.

[@MykolaDolgalov]

Thank you for great work you do. I flew my drone there in March 2023, and I watch your videos from time to time to see how things are. To answer your question - this video gathered 80K views in just 10 days, it shows us that people need your videos. Also, please publish your videos in 4K, it will be even more valuable and informative.

[@JeffKilleen]

I understand and appreciate those who prefer that the videos be discontinued. But I believe that seeing progress may be beneficial to the recovery. I look forward to the videos and am very encouraged by the progress made so far.

[@chefmark49]

Aloha, yes please keep them coming, received from my boss this morning in email. My wife and I live in Honokowai and still seems unreal. I watched for the first time this morning and I've held my emotions in for 9 months, but I finally let it all go. Mahalo for sharing.

[@paulaswanson6978]

Jesse - Thank you so much for continuing to post these updates. I’m not from Lahaina, but I have been visiting there since 1985. I love this town and I’m so thankful to see the ongoing recovery.

[@Farman9]

As a 3 time past tourist, I don't/can't find anything BAD about your video. It's great to see work being done to restore homes and business's. As a tourist, I would love to see all those stores and restaurants rebuilt like they were. I'm sure that could be done.

[@morganludlow9698]

Please continue your updates. What a horrible loss. I have been watching in Seattle and I am really fascinated with the process the community is making. There's something about the hope and positive tone to your videos that is inspiring and universal. In life we often face great loss - and it is really impressive to see a whole community clear the debris, clean up, rebuild and heal. Sending my best from the Pacific Northwest! ❤

[@ChazSeez]

Jesse, please keep up the good work. We know it must be difficult for those who have lost their homes, loved ones and now, hopefully the pain is easing somewhat but, will never forget. Again, please continue to keep the updates coming, Thank you.

[@pamleonard4693]

Jesse, thank you so much for keeping us on the main land updated. My family and I were on vacation on Oahu with the second half to be on Maui the day after the fire. Our hearts and prayers have been with all the residents of Maui and we continue to pray someday we will be able to come to Maui, a lifetime dream that is temporarily on hold. Your updates are encouraging. Thanks again

[@tooberetta]

My heart really goes out to the residents, I live in Northern California & all of our communities were deeply affected by the serious wildfires a few years back. I am curious, I have heard that many have received no help yet from their insurance companies. And also about the very long delays in the permit process to start rebuilding their homes. Here we have seen areas of single family homes being replaced with apartments, condos, etc. Also it is extemely difficult to find home owner's insurance for fires. One of my friend's insurance policy was increased by $10,000.00 this year. I do hope that you continue filming the areas as things improve, it's so important to see some progress & I really don't understand why your videos would be removed. AS we get closer to the beginning of this year's fire season we are becoming more anxious.

[@davidhanna2057]

Jesse, keep up the good work. You will never get 100% and I stopped watching another channel that got bizarre with conspiracy theories

[@JesseGWald]

Thank you for your support !!!

[@ArthurSilbergeld]

Thank you, thank you. I have lived in Santa Monica for many years, but never appreciated the love of place and community until I stayed for several weeks near Baby Beach. I’d planned a return trip a few months after the fire and many more thereafter-dreams postponed. I watch your videos regularly, and while a don’t see Baby Beach directly, I see devastation to people and property and now re-birth. I choke up each time knowing that so many residents are betwixed and between, and have to burden the consequences every day. Your videos have turned to the future, and helped restore hope. I understand the pain of those who don’t want to watch or don’t want others to see, but laud you and the subscribers who support you.

[@kerilareau372]

Please keep these videos coming. I don't care for conspiracy theories. Your videos are very straight forward. Most of us mainlanders want nothing but the best for Lahaina

[@jamibayes]

Yes please continue updates. We have family here and we were just visiting Feb/March 2024. We have been several times to Maui. Love this place like a second home! Thank you for your videos!

[@carolobrien4891]

We visited Maui and LaHaina in November and December of 2022. We are soon to visit Oahu and Kawaii. This fire was so heartbreaking for us as visitors. We love seeing what is happening to Lahaina since the fire. Please don’t stop this videos. God bless the people of Lahaina! We will be back.

[@emelynhopkins6318]

We recently visited Kauai because our trip to Maui was canceled after the fires. My husband and and I both agree our heart is in Maui and hoping to return soon ❤

[@samraantons491]

Keep the updates coming please. Your videos are the only way we can keep informed of the progress in Maui, as the news never covers it!

[@patriciaromanski-nm9fl]

Thank you for your videos. Keeping us updated on the progress here on the mainland is so important. Maui is a magical place with such a tragedy of the fires. It's amazing how the fires jumped around destroying so many places and avoiding others. It was probably due to the winds. God Bless all who are involved in the process. I will keep all of Maui in my prayers. Thank you for sharing.❤

[@RWNetWraith]

Thank you so much for your videos. I am Canadian. My family has been vacationing on Maui since the 1960's. Four generations of us now. Some of my earliest memories are from Lahaina, and it is absolutely one of my favourite places on Earth. I was last on Maui Christmas of 2022 and left with heavy heart as I may never be able to afford to visit again. I was heartbroken at the fire and reached out to island residents I know to check on their safety. I cannot help in any tangible way, but I care deeply for this community, it's people, culture and traditions and I look forward to the rebuilding of this charming, historic town, and the return of its people.

[@leticiaallen2376]

I totally feel for those that want your videos discontinued, however, I truly appreciate your very positive videos. I am glad you are sharing with us the progress. I really appreciate the updates.

[@marybolton192]

Lahaina has been a world-wide destination. I visited in 1969 and saw many of the sights you mention. You are not infringing on anyone’s privacy. And I understand the pain that homeowners still experience. But I believe that this tragedy should require continued attention and scrutiny for obvious reasons. Thank you for these videos. My heart and prayers are with those who have suffered and died.

[@marksmith6479]

Thank you for the updates. I still have to fight the tears for the devastation and pain Lahaina has experienced. I live in Phx and come to Maui one / two times a year, and will continue to do so. I love Maui and HI. God bless you all, you are in my prayers. Please keep the videos coming!

[@user-nb5on4pj2i]

Thank you and mahalo for updating the progress after the fires in Lahaina. You are doing a service to all that have been impacted and all that need to be aware of what happened and what is happening. Lahaina strong!

[@SueBarr-rl7qt]

PLEASE continue these updates!! We look for them because we love Maui a 20 time visitor!! Our prayers n financial support to Maui has increased because we can see the progress! Excited to see Maui getting strong again. Mahalo

[@briemathews5727]

Please continue. They’re so informative and the drone footage says it all.

[@therevted]

Please do keep updating us on the Mainland. My family ties with Lahaina and Maui go back to my Great Grandfather and Great Grandmother who emigrated from Portugal. He owned dry good stores in Wailuku, and Lahaina, and served on the Grand Jury in the late 1890's and early 1900's. So having the updates and seeing the progress helps immensely, as we no longer get any news about the recovery where I live. Even my family on Oahu can only give partial updates, seeing the progress does make a difference. It was very emotional to actually see the Banyan tree as you flew the drone over it, damaged but showing resilience.

[@lifewithlori-ann6817]

Thank you Jesse for another great video. I know you work so hard on them. I"m on Oahu (born and raised) and feel that all the islands are a part of my home and am heartbroken for all those affected. I agree with those other comments that state that we no longer really see updates on the progress of the affected areas, and these videos do bring awareness and optimism. Nature is so unforgiving and it's amazing how the fire affected one home and not a home next to a burned out area. I look forward to your drone updates, please keep them coming. I can see how you are filming these updates with heart and not just for views or fame.

[@jerryclemens1474]

I appreciate these updates and the videos are key to seeing, rather than hearing about, progress and recovery of this most tragic event!

[@jacquespage3839]

We were in Lahaina in 2016 which seems only like yesterday. Shopping by the banian tree and enjoying the spirit of the town. Fires were devastating and broke our heart and we need your videos to help rejoy. We will be back eventually. Thank you for the updates.

[@barbaraannscarlet7885]

Totally appreciate your coverage and continuity with Lahaina towns remediation and progress. Am 🇨🇦 and we have fires in Alberta and BC every spring- fall . The personal and financial heartbreak of Lahaina residents resonates with those of us who have lived through the destruction of these fires personally. Certain places live in fear each spring now. No solutions to our problem is evident yet. Government doesn't seem to learn from past experiences or take enough premeditated actions to prevent at least some of the Epic destruction. Also, many Canadians who hold Maui, specifically Lahaina town closest to our hearts, want to see Lahaina town and it's original community healed. ❤

[@marylouhamilton9994]

You do such an excellent job with this video series. My wish for some sense of peace for all of the families affected.

[@kuuleiodowd789]

Appreciate the updates you’ve given us. I am a native now living in Georgia. I’m a concerned citizen and want to follow up on the progress. Our people need help to get their homes back to them asap. Keeping them in my thoughts and prayers! 🌺🌺

[@RebeccaRogers-tr5tt]

I really appreciate your videos. I live in San Diego County, California, and we have experienced conflagrations similar to the Maui one. Every time I watch one of your videos, my heart aches for those who lost their lives, lost their homes, lost their businesses, and lost their jobs. I find your videos very informative and sincerely hope you continue to update us on the recovery. We are frequent visitors to Maui, but have stayed away to give residents time to recover.

[@margarettickle9659]

WE HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN. Detroit Michigan. Thanks for these videos

[@jimhineman8695]

Great video, Jesse! I really appreciate these updates. My wife and I travel to Maui every year and felt devastated by the fires. You are providing a great service for all those that want to stay up to date and helps continue to keep the devastation in LahainaTown in the public eye. Best wishes to you and all the residents of Maui.

[@rickeywayne3903]

I grew up in Hawaii from 1963-1978. It is my home, I lived on Maui several different times and my dad lived there for 30 years so this Disaster was very personal to me. I think Any video that is trying to inform people of the progress and forward movement is positive to everyone. Thank you for keeping us informed.

[@kirkgraham6469]

Jesse, thank you for these. I used to live in the Wahiluki area back in mid-90's. Seeing this fly overs breaks my heart so much. I can see that My apartment building was completely lost like so many others. I appreciate seeing what is going on. No one is keeping people updated like you are. Thank you so much! I pray for the people of Lahaina all the time. I hope everyone gets restored to their home.

[@rpk1519]

I love the videos. It's like watching a friend recover .

[@denahoover8341]

Keep the videos coming, I look forward to the progress that is being made. As for the residents, these videos are bringing in volunteers and donations of money and supplies. He is not invading anyone’s personal information, only telling the facts. Thank you for your videos Jesse

[@josesteens6948]

Yes, please keep us updated. We're in Australia, visited Lahaina twice. Even today, when watching the video and seeing and hearing the progress made, it brought tears ..... We've donated, as this seems the only thing we can do from this distance with quick result to assist any way possible. Mahalo for keeping us updated. Sending love and best wishes to the people of Lahaina.

[@skoscolorado]

We LOVE your drone footage and truly appreciate your time and effort to produce them! You are so right, there's lots of progress being made! We can't wait to see the first homes being constructed! THANK YOU!!!

[@edwardbird6942]

My wife and I are from Baltimore and we were in Lahaina last May. We appreciate your efforts to provide these factual updates and super drone coverage of the recovery process. Keep up the Good work! Than You!

[@Natnast69]

Please keep the updates coming. While there is a long way to go, they show that progress is being made and provide a sense of hope for the future. The unbiased reporting is certainly appreciated.

[@barbarajonaumann6140]

YES! keep sharing please it's our only way seeing the progress to the town we love.

[@linkabird_vt]

I live on the East Coast, and my family has been coming to Hawaii at least once a year for the last two decades (17 or so of those years have been Maui). First my parents, then, after my father passed away, my mom, my brother and myself. While we have friends who live/lived in Lahaina and Wailuku, we don't want to be asking them for updates. They have enough going on without that. Your videos are how we can stay apprised of the progress being made without having to ask questions that may be injuring to people we care about who are trying to heal. I think you do a good job of remaining factual and impartial, while conveying the information you possess in a clear and well-laid-out format. Please continue!

[@paula.arnold632]

Thank you very much for these updates. The destruction was beyond belief but it is extremely heartening to see progress. i am unsure what is upsetting the few who are against your posting of these videos, but I believe your updates are critical in keeping this disaster from being forgotten. Please continue this important service.

[@johnjillson9579]

Keep posting! I do not live there but have visited a bunch. Even a year before the fires I bought my last Hawaian shirt was purchased on front street. Hope to see all homes built back and town thriving again.

[@bobkleinsasser]

We visited Lahaina on five different occasions over the years and these updates are valuable!

[@garryburr9665]

Jesse- Yes, please continue your updates, they are a valuable tool in aiding the recovery. I have friends that relocated here to the mainland after losing everything in that fire. Although watching any video about it is too disturbing for them, hearing about the progress through your videos is helping them in their personal, emotional recovery. It's true that the early ones were (and always will be) heartbreaking to watch, but as progress and rebuilding continues, it can only be heartwarming to see Lahaina rising from it's ashes. A different Lahaina yes, but one that will be as strong, determined, and united as before, thanks to the beauty and spirit of it's residents. No fire can ever extinguish that. Thank you for what you do.

[@tinajackson4302]

Jesse - I just wanted to take a second to thank you for these videos. I have been visiting Maui for many, many years and Lahaina and its residence hold a very special place in my heart. I have respectfully not visited the island to allow space and time to heal for those who live there. Your videos are my connection to a place I very much care about. Thank you again

[@garycleverdon39]

Hi Jesse. I'm from Australia and dived with Lahaina Divers way back in 1987. I still have fond memories of that time and was very upset when seeing the devastation back in August. Thank you for your channel. It's comforting to see the recovery progressing. My thoughts are with you all.

[@jaycolella]

I also have been diving with Lahaina Divers since 1981! I went out with Blaine when he ran a six pack boat to Lanai! They were always a great operation!! 😊

[@garycleverdon39]

I dived throughout the Pacific in my younger days, but the Lahaina area remains my favourite..especially Lanai and Molokini..😊.​@jaycolella

[@robyncopp3854]

Thank you for doing these videos, jesse. Not sure why your videos would be considered harmful. Unless it's the conspiracy theorists who are annoyed that your videos are showing that their stories are untruths. Please keep making them.

[@trumpyone]

As an Australian who has visited most of the Hawaiian islands including Maui, it's really good to see the redevelopment of the affected areas and think you're doing a fantastic job in promoting this beautiful part of the world.

[@magdelenedomut1433]

Yes! Your making a difference of letting us know what we need to know thank you for your drone to able to see clean up of property's and Army Corp's are really doing real great jobs God blessed them 💜 Pray for a new Lahaina that displace family's can return to rebuild again.

[@ynoT_63]

I can only speculate why some of the locals might be upset at your videos but I certainly appreciate you taking the time and effort to create and share the progress being made on the clean up. For anyone interested, Peter Santenello is currently doing a video series from Hawaii and his first one was from Lahaina.