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.

[@Marisa-mk3ru]

😢 sad to see but 🎉 happy and thank GOD for the progress

[@MisterClear-yc3on]

@@JimmyRussle 45 year resident..most likely one of the last inside of Lahaina. are you aware of what happened ?

[@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?

[@markclemente1503]

But is he informing you properly of the current clean up? Probably not. I doubt he has any information that is actually accurate.

[@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 !!!

[@usewisdom2]

Really? I'm sure the true owners of those properties will not set foot in it as they no longer own it while they still have to continue to pay or property they no longer own. Keep on being blinded to what's really going on.

[@rochelle7901]

@@usewisdom2 No Aloha

[@nrakma]

We lived on the Lahaina side before the fires and were in contract to buy a Front Street home, but we ended up buying on the south side. We have not been to Lahaina side since the fires. We don’t know if we ever will. So sad. Just as bad is that our Failed Fire & Police Chiefs are still collecting their salary for failing to do anything, no planning, no preparation, not a damn thing for the approaching high wind, fire warnings. We are now paying the price for the failures of our Public Safety Chiefs. Lahaina Strong.

[@denniswebb910]

@@usewisdom2 How do u figure they dont own their properties ??? You are among the very small unappreciative folks who dont appreciate all that has been done. There were recently tornadoes in the midwest where I have family. They did not lose their homes but know some who have and they are not getting near the help the Lahaina fire victims are getting. So government and citizens have stepped up big to help !! No it's not perfect but what is ?? Wise up !

[@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. ❤

[@gomolokai]

Keep posting. My granddaugher and 2 kids lost everything. MY daughter's house is right on the edge. Two house up from hers burned to the ground and a couple behind her. I can sometimes see her house in your videos. Her husband is working in the burn zone with the big excavators. My other daughter lives in Kula and there is not as much information coming from there. So I appreciate your updates because they give me hope as I live on Molokai. The news gives updates but the videos are priceless because a picture is worth 1000 words. For those trying to take them down, awe.

[@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.

[@cc-de1pv]

Thank you for all the work you do to see how the rebuilding is coming along!❤❤

[@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 !!!

[@usewisdom2]

The paid actors are the ones you so blindly support.

[@mapleext]

I find these reports extremely respectful. I live in congested NJ and never had a chance to go to Hawaii, but this fire was so heartbreaking and I’ve watched your videos. Yes, it is hard to look at them. Sadly, things are in the news and then pass out of the news and people’s attention. But there must be many many people like me who care very much about what has happened here, and keep all of you in our hearts. All my best to you.

[@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

[@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 !!!

[@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.

[@alicejhanson86]

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

[@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 ❤

[@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!

[@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 !!!

[@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.

[@carolinaanthony3050]

Absolutely! Continue. Our son is a US Coast Guard that saved lives there. Bless everyone 🙏

[@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.

[@13thOmenBand]

Thank you and PLEASE don’t stop the videos. Without them many of us have no idea what’s going on there. And we love Maui and its people!

[@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.

[@DonnaKuhl-xj2be]

We traveled to Maui to spend our tourist dollars in the community instead of in Mexico because of being able to see the progress from your videos. We enjoyed the whole island and respected our beloved Lahaina at the same time. We ate at Mala Tavern after learning from you that they re-opened. Every little bit helps the community to improve day by day. I was first hesitant to watch the videos because I was skeptical that they were done by a real estate guy, but they are informative, current, and helpful in planning Maui trips to infuse $$ into the local businesses without interfering with the cleanup. We went to Maui for our 1986 honeymoon and have tried annually to either celebrate our anniversaries or my husband's or my birthdays there, so Maui and especially Lahaina mean so much to me and my husband. We love Maui and wish her well.

[@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 !!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@widgywji]

As Canadian tourists, we've visited Lahaina on three separate occasions over the years. A magical place. Thank you, Jesse for your ongoing videos and for expressing the concerns we all share for the ultimate completion of the Lahaina restoration projects. Our favourite memory is in regards to Lahaina's Pioneer Inn. While visiting the Big Island in 1974, we encountered Steve Goodman and family in Hilo's Lili'uokalani Park and Gardens. Arlo Guthry's hit recording of 'City of New Orleans' was written by Steve. Steve told us a story about his stay with wife Nancy at Lahaina's Pioneer Inn where they were currently staying. He was so broke and the rent was due he was afraid to leave their suite when out-of-the-blue he received in the mail a rather large royalty check from Asylum Records. Their financial concerns were over! Each time we've visited Lahaina - and sitting in their lanai eating Mahi-mahi and eggs for breakfast - we reflect upon Steve's story. We look forward to the day when these wonderful holidays can be replicated. God Bless America. Bill

[@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.

[@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

[@davidsylviaesperanza1574]

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

[@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🌺

[@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 !!!

[@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.

[@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".

[@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.

[@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.

[@user-xb6dq1fr1m]

It is very essential to have someone like you, Jesse, to bring fact-based updates so that we have information source beyond what government provides. We need voices like yours to have a true feel of what's going on. You are doing the community a great benefit, and you are not hurting anyone who are in right mind. Keep the updates coming, and thank you for what you have done!

[@jukinuke3161]

Please keep update videos coming. Too many times media does not follow up on these devastating disasters. It does the mind really well to know that people are getting help, communities being able to stabilize and that people in general do care to create these videos with the best intentions in mind.

[@chu-my1ff]

Yes!!!! Please, please continue with your Marvelous work in your commentary and drone updates on the progress of Lahaina!! I’m always looking for the next update!! As a former resident of Lahaina who now lives on the Big Island, my Heart and Prayers continue to go to all those affected by the wildfires and the updates have been so beneficial in so many ways. There will always be those who see otherwise and not agree with the updates, but please know, that what you do is incredibly respectful and informative and appreciated!! Mahalo Nui for ALL that you’re doing to bring awareness and to aide in the healing of such a devastating time!!!

[@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

[@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!

[@nancyshelton7221]

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

[@Kay.in.FL.HI.SA.JP.OZ.NZ.RIO..]

As a displaced resident now living afar, I depend on your videos to keep abreast of the progress. Thank you for your time, energy, and sensitivity in your coverage (especially by not repeating "conspiracy theories").

[@JesseGWald]

Thanks for your Support !!! I hope to see you back in Lahaina one day.

[@philyeary8809]

Nice cia rep, kay.

[@the.seagull.35]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 ❤

[@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! ❤

[@ElCapitan912]

Your informational update videos are so professionally and respectfully done! They have the added effect of providing awareness and eliminate the need for human nature lookie loos negatively or disrespectfully visiting the impacted areas in person. You are providing a great service to the world, and more importantly, to Lahaina and it’s impacted residents and businesses. Mahalo

[@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.

[@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!

[@garyhargreaves4153]

Thanks so much for these videos. We have been coming to Maui from Ohio for 40 years. Our last visit was April 2023 before the fires. Your videos have helped us to decide to come back in September. Maui and the Kaanapali area are near to our hearts. Keep the videos coming. ❤🙏

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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! 🌺🌺

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@LindaKing-lf8nk]

This was such a devastating event. I cannot imagine the work that is involved to progress forward. Please continue these videos so we on the mainland can see the progress that’s being made. I really don’t feel your videos show disrespect for the community. It helps people who are not on the island know what’s going on. I’m sure there is a lot frustration and anger and how things were handled. But it is very informative for nonresident to see how things are progressing for all the people affected. We pray for everybody every day, so they find peace and security and their lives

[@QuantumRift]

Thank you. I lived on Oahu (Wahiawa) from 84-90 and visited Maui, and Lahaina many times - My heart still goes out to you all for the devastation and suffering - thank you for letting us know out here how things are and what progress is being made. After I moved from Hawaii in 1990, I lived nearly 25 years in SE Arizona, which is no stranger to wildfire(s). We had to evacuate several times but had no damage. (Now I live in Central Ohio).... God Bless you all!

[@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!!!

[@jerryclemens1474]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@ChrisD-cp5uh]

Hi Jesse from Australia, I think your videos are truly positive , it's wonderful to see the progress that has been made. I look forward to visiting again once the rebuild is complete.

[@JesseGWald]

Thanks so much!

[@joeskill4663]

It sure is a reminder how far that fire spread. It’s mind boggling. The damage and loss is unbelievable. Hard to believe it’s been 9 months..😳

[@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.

[@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

[@mycall1949]

Yes, continue the video updates. I'm glad you care. Thank you!!!!!

[@rwilcox1433]

Yes! please continue the videos! I don't believe they are harmful to the community. People, myself included, are truly interested in this issue. We visited Maui alot over the years and were recently there just before the fire. We're genuinely interested in how the rebuild is going and how the banyon tree is fairing. We've noticed that you don't put in information that is personal nor sensitive so no one should be offended nor concerned. It's very informative. Keep up the good work!

[@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 !!!

[@bobkleinsasser]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@vid11566]

Keep up the good work. Information is the most valuable commodity.

[@JesseGWald]

Thank you for your support !!!

[@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.

[@RobertMoore-wu3zn]

I am a long time (38 years) visitor to Maui and I am very grateful for these videos. They can be disturbing, but also inspiring and informative. They provide an important historical record of this disaster and the on-ongoing recovery. Keep it up. Mahalo.

[@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!❤

[@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.

[@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.

[@maxinee1267]

I think you are being respectful. straight forward and its heartening to see progress.

[@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. ❤

[@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!

[@briemathews5727]

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

[@margarettickle9659]

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

[@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!)

[@barbarajonaumann6140]

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