Maui Jim's, Lahaina Prison Street and The Wharf | What They Look Like Today After the Maui Fire

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[@anthonysrepublic7104]

Ask the gov, they give our money to israel and ukraine they can give it to maui as well.....

[@MyFavouriteMartin1]

What an absolute disgrace. 9 months on and gazillions in disaster funding, and yet I'm seeing no signs of a Government or County "Clean up effort"! It looks like an apocalyptic wasteland.

[@falconrising27]

The millions the president sent to Ukraine would have rebuilt Lahaina. Locals should not have to pay to rebuild their homes that were criminally destroyed!

[@MyFavouriteMartin1]

@@falconrising27 Yeah it's sickening. The $46 Bn that Congress approved in disaster assistance/aid for Ukraine, would be enough to rebuild Lahaina 8 times over, with change! Given the estimation to rebuild Lahaina is a supposed 5.52 Bn.

[@ToolFan68]

The Empire State Building was erected in 3 months. 9 months of relatively NOTHING done in Lahaina. The National Guard should of been working around the clock, volunteers should of been in there, business owners, property owners, etc. Don't given me this bullcrap about "things are getting done". They are stalling - hoping the people go broke and go away.

[@rawspace1212]

💯

[@user-rx4gi2mh7h]

​@rawspace1212 I guess, there are reasons for all the delays 😮? It looks to me, that they are taking their time, who knows. The Government is behind all the decisions and it could take years before something is finally moving. 😢

[@gugy68]

Yep. hopefully the locals are able to overcome this but the odds are definitely against it. It pretty much shows the government is your enemy no matter which party. All corrupted by the elites and corporations. The fall of the empire indeed.

[@kennybooboo3926]

Im inclined to agree

[@user-rx4gi2mh7h]

Oh well, I can't see any progress for any kind regarding re-building of the area. 😢

[@bgeorgakis]

I Have No words to express how disgusting my Government is. Monsters with No Souls.

[@csenuber]

Well, till people like you keep calling it "my government" there would be a problem with them trying to contort you. Your government is between your two ears. The rest is just an administrative corporation called "United States" and it's agents: States, incorporated local municipalities... - clones of de jure government.

[@maryannknox7158]

Exactly Monsters 👺

[@robertasparks3144]

I tried to tell everyone NOT to vote for Biden.😢

[@drk321]

@@robertasparks3144 WTF does Biden have to do with it? I dare you to reply with a sensible, FACTUAL answer. He actually signed an infrastructure bill that should help Lahaina. Trump promised one for four years and delivered NOTHING. Biden had one in his first year. Instead of conspiracy GARBAGE, bring some provable facts. I dare you.

[@user-rx4gi2mh7h]

You have what you voted for, easy to understand!

[@sixwingsram]

Heartbreaking! Nothing has been done since the DEW attack. OMG!

[@Dolly11165]

Breaks my heart seeing what is left! I still am in disbelief of the horrific evil that took place that day! Praying for Maui. Thank you, Eric for your continued coverage of what is and isn’t happening there. Much love!

[@aja1071]

Thank you, Eric West, keeping the Lahaina Maui Hawaii DEW Massacre (fire)exposed. Justice will reign. God Bless Maui 🙏❣️

[@aja1071]

How many humans parished?

[@usomexmartin220]

That fact that you're still talking about Maui? Shows you're a "Great Man Sir"! 🙏🏽🙏🏽 While everyone else turned a blind eye too! 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@pamstreasures3823]

It breaks my heart how beautiful Lahina was. i was there in 1978 with my mom. incredible piece of heaven on earth.

[@robertivers4200]

I got married there in 1978🎉😊

[@donnaharvey9460]

​@@robertivers4200 😂😂 I graduated in 1978!! 😂

[@kitcancanu114]

My daughter got married in Lahaina In 2022, right after they opened up from covid.

[@kitcancanu114]

@@donnaharvey9460me too

[@davidjackman5773]

Every time I watch another one of these videos, my heart breaks again. God Bless the people of Maui in general, and the people of Lahaina in particular.

[@valentinorossi7019]

Dew you understand the implications in this disaster? Dew they think they can keep getting away with this?

[@ellyndriscoll4627]

Yes

[@falconrising27]

@@ellyndriscoll4627 Well they have in this case. Those in charge should be paying the price, except no one will say who was in charge.

[@1saamor897]

do*

[@2forTX]

We were there last week. Naturally we couldn’t go down Front St but what we saw was so sad. I can’t believe how the fire jumped the shopping center. Why isn’t the government down there getting things done. These locals need their ohana’s back ASAP. Aloha!

[@anthonysrepublic7104]

To busy giving money to israel and ukraine and worrying about trump.......

[@FePyroMaiden]

Think about who is in charge.....that's why!

[@toddmuehling2818]

Thank you for being a stand up dude and continuing to work for Lahaina 💯🫡

[@marymason9981]

Hello, Hello!👍It's so incredibly sad to see such important historical buildings destroyed in minutes. 😢

[@falconrising27]

And crappy government and many mansions untouched. I'd be hurrying to do something to protect the historical sites before your governor sells them off.

[@dianneschwartz7089]

God Bless Maui 🙏😇❤️🌟

[@traceypolden3021]

I booked last May to come to Lahaina for the historical interest and access to beautiful nature. We cane this February and loved Maui and the beautiful people. Their suffering breaks my heart. God bless and protect the people of Maui. Aloha ❤

[@Avasbarbecue]

Aloha from Texas Eric, thank you for taking the time to continue to show your perspective. I remember that video you did at Maui Jim a few years back. My family and I were lucky enough to visit the places you highlighted. Signed up for the zoom meeting next week to see if I can help your cause from afar. Be well 🤙.

[@juliethomas982]

Eric, I appreciate the updates because I am stuck on the mainland. However, sometimes, my heart just continues to break everytime I see my beautiful Lahaina. Thank you for your coninued reports. I know they are often difficult. I look forward to returning home again. Much aloha brother.

[@sedonawags11]

I’m in Lahaina this week. We were at Honokowai Beach Park about an hour ago and met a woman with her granddaughter who said they were fire victims. They’re being housed across the street for one year, and were previously put up at the Hyatt. She literally had tears in her eyes while pushing her granddaughter on the swing. Completely heart broken for them and all the victims. Because they truly are VICTIMS of this CRIME. Thank God they have housing but what happens next year when the time limit ends??? 💔

[@kambeachroyale2046]

You’re upset she was put up at the Hyatt? Wow. That strange!!

[@charlottelyman206]

​@@kambeachroyale2046hey jack---comprehend before posting.

[@juliemorelli4712]

Joining late but hello! I’m so glad you are continuing to document

[@lisafulford5874]

Thank you, Erik for taking us with you!!! Apocalyptic & 💔!

[@kambeachroyale2046]

Eric is only after money. He left money and no one missed him.

[@robertivers4200]

Anything that survived wasnt targeted😮

[@MMelanie963]

Exactly, who owns the properties that were spared ?? So many strange untouched areas amongst total destruction… follow the signs and any last minute (before the fire ) high insurance deals… just like 9 / 11 there might be some real fishy links shortly prior to the event…

[@bethspangler589]

Selective burnout !!!!!!!😳

[@toddmuehling2818]

9 months later still untouched 😢

[@chelomaui4615]

Watch other videos that shows the progress and not just the "untouched". Get informed.

[@falconrising27]

@@chelomaui4615 but it looks like the most expensive land has hardly been touched. Is that the land the governor wants to reclaim?

[@toddmuehling2818]

I have and I am I meant to say some parts aren’t even touched. I know that have cleared over 50% of the burn. Don’t be so rude

[@chelomaui4615]

@@falconrising27 Every piece of land in Lahaina is expensive. What area are you referring to?

[@chelomaui4615]

@@toddmuehling2818 I'm sorry, please accept my apologies but when I see this kind of videos that shows only destruction it's very painful. I believe some areas haven't even been touch because it takes time. Patience , faith and kindness.

[@ArchielynaMorris-ok5ue]

I toured the prison many times. I lived just up the road my apartment gut gutted destroyed by the fire I'm so in tears watching this video to see our town and possessions all destroyed 😢

[@hawaiianheartbreakherstory_tm]

So basically. Nothing's rebuilt. I feel so hopeless to help when I am fighting for my life on O'ahu. Mahalo nui for your reporting.

[@Humboldt707Fishing]

It's just absolutely horrible to see Maui this way . I remember going there with my Dad to Maui Jim's headquarters in 1989 to get my first pair of glasses and every time when we went to Maui for vacation it was a father and son thing to do together was to go buy a new pair of glasses.Maui Jim's for life

[@renobarela6186]

Aloha! from Palm Springs, Ca. "Appreciate all You have done and continue to do Eric West🙏💪❤️

[@dianaoz]

Continued prayers for Maui ❤

[@falconrising27]

I'd like to see a list of buildings that survived while surrounded by burnt out places and see if there is a correlation between them. Why were they chosen to survive?

[@deeannemason7003]

How many of these poor souls got foreclosed on or had to sell and leave their homes? No one tells us that information. Who are the buyers? Corporations, wealthy developers? Just wondered.

[@century21niseko81]

Thanks for continuing to support Maui

[@cherylchurch1674]

I'm old, how does fire make 90° turns,to burn or not burn things?

[@marilyncourteau8951]

Direct energy weapons.

[@donnaharvey9460]

The Wind was,whipping back n forth, just like every other hurricane, strong storm. Not trying to be rude, just explaining the wind. In a storm, it blows every direction.

[@WaileaGurl]

@@donnaharvey9460this was not a natural event. Everything was orchestrated. Look into direct energy weapons and you’ll find your answers.

[@maria617]

@@donnaharvey9460You mean the hurricane that was 800 miles away? Ok 😏😂

[@ToxiCom-777]

because it was directed. CONSPIRA site has much more

[@John_Falcon]

Because they want to "Build Back Better."

[@christopherschulz2936]

After they tear it all down, watch out, Finish the Job really means FinishUsOff!

[@weshallbesaved5137]

Beginning to wonder if there is more to the story...are they looking for what civilization in the past under the built over grounds now burnt. These people are into the rituals of earlier civilizations to restore their power in their future. We're talking witchcraft and biblical sacrificial restoration for their future.

[@weshallbesaved5137]

Not only better..but to restore sacrificial rituals that were performed on these ground in past civilizations.

[@tamibruner3295]

We did tour the inside of the prison - a definite interest of my husband's since he is a corrections officer.

[@randym1544]

My understanding is they are focused on housing and not commercial buildings. Also I had read that Mayor Bison wants to use local labor and not bring in a workforce that would have cleaned this up in a few months. I recall reading posts from architects and engineers wanting to volunteer services.. could have replicated the facade of front street with new construction. Seems those offers were not taken? I continue to pray for the people.

[@lanceleavitt7472]

There should be 5,000 construction workers there. --- Nothing. ---

[@MyFavouriteMartin1]

Yeah, same deliberate apathy regarding the manning of the EOC on a day of Extreme Fire Danger, with significant winds forecasted. Every "CHIEF" Emergency Management Agency Official who *SHOULD* have been present in the EOC on August 8th 2023, was ABSENT/OFF ISLAND!

[@falconrising27]

@@MyFavouriteMartin1 now doesn't that seem too much of a coincidence? I believe they chose that date and that's why they purposely had noone there.

[@christopherschulz2936]

Oh but we need to import 50,000,000 'Farm Workers'

[@MyFavouriteMartin1]

@@falconrising27 It was pre-orchestrated for sure.

[@kjst1969]

I agree with one of the other posts they are just hoping everyone will go broke and lose hope and move on. Keep fighting!! I enjoy watching your videos.

[@falconrising27]

They have been hindered in so many ways. For one, they are not allowed to clean up their own land and remove the debris to the dump. They do not have the money to rebuild, etc. If they don't start rebuilding the governor will take that land under the emergency proclamation to 'build back better.' Hmmmm 15 minute city full of plastic resorts.

[@carolynhenderson4870]

This is great! My husband and I were just there in April and went to the Old Lahaina Luau. Mahalo Nui Loa! 🌺

[@carolh2745]

I bought my Maui Jim at Sunglass Hut at Front St. on March 3, 2023. Five months later the store is gone. I can just see those beautiful expensive Maui Jims melting in the heat. What a waste!!

[@joycebenvenuti4782]

Started wearing Maui Jim sunglasses when I moved there in 1978 and haven’t worn any others all these years!!!

[@patrickandcourtneyl1348]

Last time I was in Maui, I was in that building. Wild.

[@OneLoveTvGlobal]

A lot of work for locals- lots of contractors etc would probably volunteer just like many do for NGO’s across the US and yes- DOD needs to sponsor engineers to come out and rebuild stuff .. I fully support County of Maui reclaiming the water rights - water in Public hands- not owned by Private

[@falconrising27]

At least then they would have been able to use the water to put out fires, not wait for permission to be denied!

[@ellyndriscoll4627]

Why Am I clutching my chest EVERY STEP YOU TAKE???😮

[@rawhide154]

Good video. It’s heartbreaking, like losing a loved one.

[@triciasagecreek8669]

my heart aches for all of the lost history :( not to mention the lost lives as well

[@saraharellano9399]

If they wanted to help the locals rebuild and they care so much, we would see actual progress on things being built. The regulations and permits circus is being done on purpose and no company or bank has any compassion for a reason, they play on the same team, team evil. The powers that shouldn't be are trying to squeeze everyone until they give up and leave. There's plenty of willing man power to help rebuild and materials can be brought by barge (unless it crashes into a bridge🙄) I think people need to take matters into their own hands, we all know they will build back better with their smart (dumb) city plans and the people will never have a home there again.

[@amyr8280]

You said this perfect! Totally agree!

[@user-ho5vz5tg3r]

Hard to believe how flammable the rocks and concrete were that day.

[@user-ro5kb8ob5i]

In Maui this week visiting from the CA Gold Country stimulating your economy. Staying in Napili Shores. Keep up the great videos. Went to Foodland yesterday to pick up groceries. I didn't know they were closed for almost nine months. I remember you doing your WIFI Starlink and gas can handouts in their parking lot. We've been following you since Covid when you were dancing in the waterfalls at the abandoned airport...Good times!

[@rd1509]

Interesting how everything burned to the ground but the electricity poles out of what looks like wood are what looks like mostly intact. Dragons Breath

[@williamrichardson6242]

I had just replaced my World Cup Maui Jim sunglasses there in 2019. So sad keep up the great work Eric aloha

[@deanostevenson9238]

Biggest crime scene , test the fryed evidence , especially melted steel

[@OneLoveTvGlobal]

What would help also is finding out what structures are not funded- historical etc. If a mainland town, vet, church etc local agency sponsored - they could fundraise in their region to fund rebuilding “ Cities/towns for Lahaina “ could be something like Bozeman Montana sponsored this project, etc etc

[@yend.7983]

Would you please cover the billionaire island that's 7 miles from the Lahaina's dock. The dock was burned too so the locals can't cross over to Larry Ellison, the tech guy private island that he owns 98% of it. The elites go there and it's convenient that no local people can go there now.

[@robertwilkins8357]

Good to see you again, wondering about you.

[@paulas6293]

Was a report of lives lost ever released? Do the islanders get their property back? Are there any funds to help the average person to rebuild? 😢 The government is hoping for a retreat for the super rich 🤬

[@LooksLooksLooks]

Aloha from Michigan. Yesterday I was looking at the west side of Maui on Google Earth and the timeframe they are showing is right after the Lahaina massacre. I was shocked to see that they are showing all of the cars along Front street and the decimation of everything. Evidential nonsensical patterns of what was reduced to nothing, and what remained.

[@ellyndriscoll4627]

My ❤ hurts for the dead😮

[@flowersabound]

WOW! The MJ store....my sons GF truck was parked behind the store when the fire happened(they were visiting Lanai) It took a few weeks but she got her truck back completely untouched by fire was right next to the untouched tree you can see behind the building. Just crazy how some things torched and others things didn't. Truck was bright yellow btw not blue haha

[@maria617]

Amazing history that must be preserved.

[@jimpetell3956]

This is an utter shame Eric, that Maui is not in the local governments meetings demanding resolutions to this negligent actions in rebuilding... dam 🎉🎉🎉😢😅😅

[@jpljthestelladoro]

Seeing and hearing this makes me almost not want to come to Maui. I do not want to take their resources away from locals or pay into the government crimes on Maui. People being lied to is just not the way to rebuild with faith.

[@newdad28]

So sad! Been there lots of times!!

[@wondergirl60s]

Are they allowing insurance companies to assess the damages yet?🙏

[@JulianCoogan-zl1ru]

I had no idea about this here in the UK! The Lord God bless you and the people who were subjected to this crime!

[@ToxiCom-777]

microwaves superheated the metals which insta-rusted and ignite flammables too-nearby . simple burn-out to allow land-grab

[@annawofford559]

Pray God moves soon to restore for these survivors .evol will fall in Jesus name .amen

[@joelbackemeyer6763]

Aloha Eric,loved that store. Mahalo for showing this. 🤙

[@wakingtheworld]

Mahalo for your continued updates, Eric. Heart-breaking to watch. They don't want any citizens or business owners back here, rebuilding. It's 'pay your mortgage (on what's left of your property) till we bleed you dry' and hope you move away in the meantime.... Unbearably sad. Nowt is happening to help the people get re-homed.... that was part of the plan too.

[@SabrinaMaye-yo4tv]

Meanwhile in Gaza, amongst an active war zone, a massive area that was the bombed out remains of a densely packed city, has already been completely cleared and leveled and infrastructure put in place for a 300 million dollar port and floating pier. A huge untapped oil reserve in the proximity has nothing to do with it though, it’s for humanitarian aid. That should tell you everything you need to do know folks.

[@jamesmay5860]

ScrewGaza

[@kzd8988]

May God Bless Loved ❤❤❤ Lahaina!! Thanks so much for the tour.. it’s heartbreaking 💔 😢

[@randycarter7288]

I still think somebody set that fire

[@cherylchurch1674]

Thank you it help me understand.

[@falconrising27]

I and many others believe it was guided and most of what was destroyed was purposeful.

[@Waynes-xt9gr]

im sorry, but it UPSETS ME when all around that first house is totally gone and the 2 vehicles are TOTALLY GONE....with HEAT that hot, why the HELL didnt that particular house survive???

[@2nearalki306]

Still such a tear jerker 😢

[@GrowingWardFamily]

Much love brother🤙

[@artgalleryandcraftsbydeb9135]

It absolutely baffles me how some of these building are untouched in the midst of ashes. Also how our government is completely ignoring this. So sad. God Bless each one suffering through this.

[@kookietherapy9398]

I forget the name of the trees at the Prison, but in the day the leaves are open for shade, and at night the leaves close to expose the Stars. The Hawaiian name for the tree relates to the stars.

[@falconrising27]

See how the old coral(?) prison walls are still standing? Maybe the new buildings could be built like that, using local materials?

[@joseph40ninjas88]

Thanks for the ground updates. We don't get any info anymore

[@chickensarehilarious]

Maui Jim's are the BEST! I actually have the same pair you wear in this vid 👍

[@jmassachiCA]

International DEW plasma fire for sure.

[@lanceholly196]

So much sadness and heartbreak Can’t wait for Heavens gate Free of pain No more evil stain Death will be forever gone Freedom will have won

[@lilysceesawjeanmoonlight]

An absolutly devastated town from what it was.🐚🦋 🔥👁️👁️Wondering how old the old Catholic church was? Amongst the chaos the beauty is still in the air🌺🌞🌊🌎🌏🦎🐬

[@jdoveyk9422]

Maui Jim fan! 💕

[@soulfulenthusiasm4327]

Never going to forget the Fires that tore through your Homes & Communities. It's so disturbing to See their has been virtually nothing done to restore the areas affected. Why?

[@annewilson6648]

Watching this latest trip around beautiful devastated La haina Maui...Thank you for beung sch a courageous and faithfull witness...GOD MAKES A WAY WGERE THERE IS NO WAY!"❤

[@falconrising27]

For the sake of those who are suffering I wish God would hurry up before the governor takes the land.

[@soupwifey]

@ 13:20 to 13:23. Was that a burnt ship anchor that you panned over?

[@CarolynDinkmeier-tf7ri]

I appreciate your video tours. Would you show the Seventh-day Adventist Church which survived the fire?

[@stevenjonah]

Thank you, sir for your relentless diligence. They cannot deny the truth you simply and masterfully and constantly display. The world thanks you, sir. I declare that now, in Jesus's name, we pray; Amen. 🙏 ✝️ PRAISE JESUS

[@robertivers4200]

Wish I could afford some Maui Jim sunglasses😢😊❤

[@michaelthomas366]

Its absolutely ridiculous and disgusting how long the clean up is taking. Stupid inept government officials!

[@craigwhittingslow9689]

Pretty funny how they didn’t have a prison until Europeans showed up. 🙏🙏👍💪

[@beachbrat7777]

Have to get governor out to get Lahainatown back

[@glenbradley1046]

Was there in 1988… sept for 1 month… stayed at the HYATT then to NolelaniSands on the lower road for 3 weeks…. This is beyond horrific…. People TAKE YOUR LAND BACK!!!! Demand !!!! Payments for your homes to be rebuilt….. GOD PLEASE THESE PEOPLE!!!!! NOW LORD HELP!!!!!!

[@22lilacsky]

They actually burned down that old prison... 😡 They don't want it in their AI smart city..

[@ellyndriscoll4627]

About to turn my stupid little town into "SMART CITY" WTF??? ENFIELD CT?

[@kbjagrun]

Waiting to hear about the kids you said were missing?

[@1saamor897]

Going to Maui next week. Someone tell me how i can help

[@jerrysanders9101]

Hey Eric could you go to “the ghetto” on Luakini st behind ABC store where I once lived with friends back there? I have seen some drone footage and that’s it. God Bless Lahaina and you and your family. Cheers 🤙

[@hondalimited7509]

I'll misspell these but I noticed the spot where the lady once sold the malasadas at the corner of LahainaLuna and Lower Honoapiliani Rd

[@joycebenvenuti4782]

Can anyone go into Lahaina now? Or what’s the process to go in?