My heart still will be with those who will never be able too rebuild their homes .

@alphaomega750

15 күн бұрын

You can blaim Congress. Yet they hang out money like candy to Ukraine 350 billion. That can rebuild all of lihana

@captretired159

13 күн бұрын

America last it seems.

@hu_b

8 күн бұрын

@@captretired159 All the progress in recovery shown in the video must be disappointing for you America Lasters

@charleskorndorffer

8 күн бұрын

@@hu_b Facts, Joe Biden must be seething

@AbyssalSoda

8 күн бұрын

@@hu_b This level of progress is actually quite slow

I pray every single day for the people of Lahina-that decisions are made with wisdom and love, not greed.

As someone who loved visiting Lahaina Town for its historical charm and middle class vibe, I hope the State of Hawaii and local authorities will mandate a plan for rebuilding that doesn’t result in another Kaanapali complex of high rise hotels for the wealthy, pushing out all the locals! As a resident of coastal California, we know well the political influence of real estate speculators and developers working with pro-development city councils, who work in tandem to undermine the local citizen approved careful planning of city, county, state and coastal commission efforts.

@MC3achern

11 күн бұрын

beginning to understand

@jerseydevil1

10 күн бұрын

With tourism in mind, think about commercial developers mindset on this area pre fire, ”if only there was a clean slate to build on” or “these people won’t sell!”. My “conspiracy brain” feels like Mother Nature was assisted.

@kimberlymacandog7616

10 күн бұрын

I know that Kaanapali is YES, a high rise hotel and time shares. I purchased my time share in Kaanapali...a long time ago, while staying at the ORIGINAL Kaanapali Beach Resort. I have such fond memories of that place! We sat out on our lanai every night watching the night time shows. And built a relationship with some of the employees, that we would go back and find year after year. However, circumstances were what they were, and we ended up buying at one of the bigger resorts. We have NEVER upgraded our original purchase. I just want to be able to lay near the beach, jump in a pool....and walk along the sidewalk and enjoy. It is NOT about fancy high-rise resorts. I am at the lowest value. AND now, want out of it and don't know how!!!

@dharmaslife

3 күн бұрын

@@jerseydevil1ABSOLUTELY

I am so thankful for your current videos. God Bless everyone that lost everything!

Prays go out to all that lost so much. 😢😢❤❤

Mahalo. I served three weeks with the American Red Cross in helping Lahaina citizens with immediate financial relief. Also serving the men and women of Maui Fire, Rescue and Police. My heart belongs to you, my Ohana.

@mauryknows200

13 күн бұрын

Do you not realize that it was a DEWs attack on Lahaina??

@mrbob19561

12 күн бұрын

700.00 wow that's bs

@mrbob19561

12 күн бұрын

That city gov is bs

@mrbob19561

12 күн бұрын

Where did all the garbage from the houses go

@annmariesilva7952

10 күн бұрын

It went to contaminate Ola Walu, the ocean, and the mother reef

The Maria Lanakila Catholic Church with the RED ROOF in the video, (time stamp 17:20) was never touched by the Lahaina inferno fires. Even the Rectory wasn’t touched, either was the grass & palm trees on the property, they weren’t even singed! Furthermore, the inferno fire and heat that completely destroyed other properties that surrounded the Church property, the intense heat from all that surrounding destruction, didn’t even wilt the flowers on the Altar inside the Church. Lastly, Maria Lanakila stands for OUR LADY OF VICTORY!!! Ave Maria! Viva Cristo Rey!

@YoureWatchingBTV_Official

2 күн бұрын

I was surprised to see that Maria Lanakila was still standing. That’s where my wife and I got married.

@catholiccrusader8267

2 күн бұрын

@@YoureWatchingBTV_Official That’s wonderful! God Bless You and your wife!

@canlib

12 сағат бұрын

There is no god only fact and superstition. The building is brick with a metal roof. Stop reading into it some supernatural explanation, it's science and fact nothing else.

With the Hawaiian Islands so far away from the Mainland, it's amazing to see how much cleanup has been done so far. I think the cleanup here is going much faster than in the 9th Ward of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. My heart still aches when seeing these drone flyovers, but so much Aloha for the People of Lahaina and glad to see a sort of normalcy slowly starting to return. Mahalo!

I work in toursim in Maui and I recommend your content to EVERYONE.. Mahalo for your very informative videos. Truely the sourse for information and visiuals.

@JesseGWald

17 күн бұрын

@Wendy-ov5hu Thank you !!!

@Smaczz00

12 күн бұрын

We will be in Maui in 10 days.

@sharonalbrecht4544

10 күн бұрын

Mahalo for keeping us updated!❤

Thank you so much!!! Our news isn’t covering recovery. Thank you again!

God bless everyone involved in bringing back all that has been lost

Just bringing the huge volume of building materials requires enormous effort, with so many projects going at once!

Seeing Lahaina like that still breaks my heart, BUT is is go good to hear how hopeful YOU are. THAT is the most important thing.

We were there for 8 days last month and the progress was uplifting. However I still cried every time we drove by the affected areas. We live in a high fire danger area and have been evacuated many times. My heart goes out to everyone there.

Thank you for sharing with us. It’s good to see the progress; but my heart goes out to everyone affected by this massive tragedy.

As much as I do appreciate your update videos.... There is no way that it will be possible to rebuild Lahaina as it WAS. I TREASURE walking through every gift shop with creaky floors, and no extra flair. BUT, they were original family owned shops!! And will they EVER be able to afford to rent or own these store fronts again? It just breaks my heart to remember the shops, WITH THE MOST FRIENDLY PEOPLE. I would rather make my purchases from them. I haven't been back to Maui since the fires. Was supposed to go last year. But I don't know if I REALLY would not CRY the entire time. Feeling so much for these people. Thank you for sharing, and I HOPE that no one takes this comment as anything negative. I am a very sentimental person, I can't help it.

@Steve_in_NJ

11 күн бұрын

We have a timeshare in Maui and was there in 2021. I look back at many of the pictures I've taken and cry, knowing that such buildings as the Baldwin Museum are gone forever. We took a submarine tour in Lahaina Harbor, and seeing the aftermath. Just breaks my heart. My eyes are tearing up just writing this reply.

@ilonamichel4080

10 күн бұрын

Ich komme aus Deutschland ,aber ich kann deine Meinung absolut nachvollziehen. Es kann nicht mehr so sein wie vor dem großen Feuer . Auch ich habe geweint als ich die Berichte im Internet gesehen habe . Es tut mir unendlich leid für die vielen Menschen , die gestorben sind 😢 und die alles verloren haben. Ich denke so viel an sie, und wie es wohl jetzt für sie weiter geht. Ich bin sehr traurig .

Thank you so much for doing this. As someone who used to live there, it is helpful and comforting to see the progress on rebuilding.

I am very surprised to see how much progress has been made! For such a widespread area, it looks like the teams responsible in the rebuilding process are doing a fantastic job!

@donnamorris3407

18 күн бұрын

God bless the Lahaina businesses and families. Can the power lines be buried for beautification to keep power during and after storms?

@janetsummers2231

18 күн бұрын

The streets were barricaded near Front St and patrolled by 2 men at each intersection. Even former residents were not allowed to enter the area.

@JesseGWald

17 күн бұрын

@missgretchen74 I agree. I know a lot of people wish the cleanup could go quicker but there were a ton of logistical considerations that slowed things down in the early stages. Finding a place to dispose of all the ash and debris was one of the biggest issues. I'm grateful for the progress.

@mike651

17 күн бұрын

@@JesseGWald where are they disposing of it all?

@terrybaker9502

14 күн бұрын

We will be visiting soon. Thank you for your updates. I appreciate the fact-based updates.

I'm praying the residents of Lahaina will be able to return without the red tape and increased prices and insurance rates. Two towns in Oregon were pretty much destroyed by fire, down to the ground, including trailer parks and apartments in 2020 and they are still rebuilding. The entire state of Oregon has come up with new, higher rates of insurance or not even insuring homes considered in the high danger level. I had to switch insurances and got 1/2 the amount the insurance would pay. I can't imagine what Lahaina will go through, and I wonder who'll be able to afford to live there. My prayers for you.

I’m glad to see Maui is on the comeback trail keep up the wonderful work

My wife and I live in Miami but we have vacationed in Maui 13 times over the past 25 years. We have walked Lahaina dozens of times over the years and as devastating as the fire was, I’m happy to see all the work that has been done to bring back the area in recent months. We continue to pray for those impacted by the fire hopefully all those families waiting to return to Lahaina to live and work will be able to ASAP.

Jesse: We just returned from our Condo on Kaanapali, Maui, on June 1st, and it is both heartening and amazing to see how much Progress has been made in the last 30 days, since your last major Video and Aerial photography update. You are the most reliable resource for the rapid, positive work being done by the phenomenal Cleanup & Recovery effort. Kudos to the people of Lahaina and West Maui, the Corps of Engineers, the Red Cross, and all the volunteers who have stepped in and stepped up to drive this progress. Keep the regular Video Updates coming. Your Videos speak volumes, and tell the truth about these inspiring Lahaina Cleanup, Recovery and Rebuilding efforts. Thank You!

Aloha & Mahalo Jessi for the Lahaina recovery update. So grateful for your well informed report of our beloved Lahaina. Much love & Blessings!🌺

@JesseGWald

17 күн бұрын

@kuuleiodowd789 Mahalo for your support !!!

These videos cheer me up seeing the progress for the people of Lahaina. Prayers for all there. The people were so wonderful when I lived there. Just the kindest place ever.

I live some 4,500 miles from Lahaina and have been following your video updates for some time. This airborne series, illuminating the scope of the Lahaina tragedy and the power of the collective human response, is moving and inspiring. Many, many thanks.

I can only imagine how many thousands of truckloads it has taken to remove debris so far, and therefore the amount of progress is even more impressive. I lived on Maui for a year in the 1980s and loved visiting Lahaina.

Mahalo! It’s still very heartbreaking to see what is no longer. I have very fond memories of Lahaina only as a tourist and at the same time i am glad the progress that is made and the hope for the locals to get their homes back, hopefully sooner than later. You do great work with these regular videos and all the new info with it. Keep it going

Maui was my home for 25+ years - I worked at Ka'anapali Beach Hotel for over a decade. It breaks my heart to see the devastation of my former home. I'm not going to second guess what should or should not be done for the reconstruction, but my heart will always be with those struggling to return to their beloved Lahaina. Maui No Ka Oi!

As a California resident, and a frequent visitor and lover of Maui and Lahaina, I appreciate your efforts on keeping us informed.

Thank you for the update. It looks like the clean up moved quickly but rebuilding seems to be moving much slower.

Aloha and Mahalo for this beautiful view of recovery, Aloha Lahaina ❤🌺

I'm so happy to see the progress that's going on there. It's definitely a positive. Thank you. I live in Fresno California, and we have had a number of wild fires here also. This gives me hope.

I see why some people in power are so jealous that they want to destroy that place! Looks beautiful I would love to live there if I can near the ocean!

Thank you for making this video. I am coming to Maui in September and want to be respectful of the Maui people and environment. I’ll keep watching this incredible progress. Aloha ❤

My humble thank you to you for keeping us apprised and seeing everyone's efforts to bring life back to Lahaina.

Many thanks to Japan for sharing advice. 🌺

Thank you very much for putting these videos on. We were there 5 years ago and fell in love with Lahaina. We were devastated when we watched the fire. So we are glad to see your videos. Progress is definitely being made. Keep up the good work, and thanks again

@JesseGWald

17 күн бұрын

@nancyshelton7221 Lahaina is an easy place to Love. Thanks for your support and words of encouragement.

Thank you for these updates. My niece lives in the Opukea townhomes. The own one of the units that didn't burn, but had ash and smoke damage. It is so sad to see so much that was devastated; but also to see the progress of cleanup so people can rebuild their lives.

Thank you. My family has been visiting Lahaina town for over 20 years. We have loved it and we were devastated when it burned, families lost their homes, loves lost, business just gone and worst of all the historic sites I loved the most. Your videos are great as the news tells us nothing. I think that the reconstruction is happening in good time. Such damage takes a while especially in Hawaii! I just hope the rebuilds will not be too "modern" and take away the character of the town. Narry a frown in Lahaina town!

@DanielleCyr1

14 күн бұрын

If I had my drivers, ID like to see it built back almost exactly as it was...but with more fire protection. But that's my sentimental side. (I lived in Lahaina years ago.)

Please keep the GREAT videos "coming"... it is so wonderful for visitors to keep up with the progress.

Another great video Jesse. No conspiracy theories, just solid video updates and great commentary. Please keep them coming

@petebusch9069

13 күн бұрын

Yes, its more important to hide the truth so you can go back living under the lies they told you. FFS, what is wrong with you?

@old_desert_rat

13 күн бұрын

The "C" words all come true, think about that

@Joe-mz6dc

13 күн бұрын

There is a difference between conspiracy theory and conspiracy research.

@maureenbill6844

10 күн бұрын

Not conspiracy theories, but facts.

Thank you for keeping us updated. It is amazing how much progress has been done on the island despite having roughly 2000 miles of Ocean in between it and the mainland.

I would like to hear from local families. Get updates on their perspective and how the process has been for them with their lot clearing, insurance coverage and insurance reimbursements, also what they look forward to with the new construction. I’m curious if the style/ innovation with drastically change, infrastructure improvements and what the community goal is for modernization. Thanks for this coverage, I had recently heard a completely different and less positive update, this was refreshing and I’m so happy for the families and small businesses owners who have some idea of when they’ll regain their properties.

Thank you Jessie. We have been coming to Maui for over 40 years. I am happy that there is progress but I am still devastated and heart sick. ❤️🇨🇦

Thanks, Jesse. Good information and I've been following your updates! I know the homes being rebuilt for the homeowners is priority #1, etc. Post-home rebuilds and when everything settles, it would be nice to have a memorial for those who have passed away during the fires... Thanks for sharing... Mahalo ~ D

Thank you for sharing these updates please keep them coming. I have visited Maui for over 45 years and couldn’t believe the devastation caused by this fire. My heart goes out to the families of those who lost love ones. I am so surprised to see the areas impacted by the fire. I’m trying to get my head around how this fire hits so many homes and businesses yet left others standing. Your video let me see exactly where the fire occurred, thank you! ❤️🙏🏾

@hu_b

8 күн бұрын

It would be an abnormal fire that burned everything uniformly.

It is nice to see all the progress they have made clearing lots. Knowing how slow the county permitting review process has been in the past it is nice to see the focus they are putting on quickly approving fire rebuild permits. These are very informing videos.

Thank you Jessie for another informative update. You are second to none in bringing us a first hand view of the cleanup efforts. It would be great to hear what the town is going to do about its infrastructure like power, water, sewage. I never admired the insane amount of wiring that drooped from building to building on Front Street. Hopefully we will see that addressed before all the new construction starts. Mahalo

Wow, lots of progress; however, noticed several large burned out trees on cleared lots. Is tree removal part of the lot clearing process? PS - Hope one of the recommendations from Japan will be the inclusion of underground water cisterns for fire fighting. My neighborhood in Japan had these street cisterns that are automatically filled by rain and available for fire trucks to tap into during any incidents. PS2 - Great series of videos

@JesseGWald

17 күн бұрын

@williamlloyd3769 Yes, they are clearing the dead trees as part of the clean up. However many property owners are asking for the trees to be re-evaluated because they want to give them a chance to come back if they have any signs of life. It can be a challenging balance between preserving public safety and honoring the property owners wishes.

Mahalo Jesse for keeping all of us who love Laihaina and its residents up to date on the recovery process. I was so pleased to see how much progress has been made thus far and hope that this continues at an even more rapid pace. My husband & I are coming back to Maui in September, and plan to support the community and the businesses with our vacation $$. Please keep making these videos and posting them.

The clean up numbers are very impressive. I’m amazed how fast things are progressing, hope the building goes at a rapid pace like the cleanup. Thank you for you informative videos.

Who is investigating the missing school children? Why aren’t people asking? Saw pictures after the fire and it appeared that the parking lot full of school buses was empty. Devastating yet no one can ask/talk about it?

I’m very excited about the progress! I was planning on visiting Hawaii for the 1st time in many years just before the fire! I’m now hoping to visit in the next year or so as the recovery starts to rebuild! I’m really hoping Mick Fleetwood rebuilds Fleetwood on Front Street ASAP. I think that would be a real inspiration for the town!!! I love your videos!!! Keep up the great work!!! By the way I’m so happy the Banyan Tree seems to be doing ok! Please do a specific update on its health and such ASAP. 😎🌺

Thank you so much for another, professional, heart felt, informative video. Please keep them coming.

My heart breaks for all of those who lost their lives, loved ones, homes and businesses. I have been visiting Maui from Canada since 1996, and Lahaina was always one of my most special places. Thank you for posting this update. It is still so hard to see the devastation that the fire left in its wake, but I am trying to be positive about seeing some progress in the rebuild. I really appreciate your thoughtful commentary.

We really appreciate your updates as Maui and Lahaina are special to us. We really want to see the local people to be helped in their recovery. Perhaps the rebuild will cause the building structures to be limited in how close they are to each other.

aloha Jesse, I am a Maui girl and Baldwin high School 1981 graduate . sadly I no longer live on Maui. while looking through pictures on our phone. we came across your commentaries. it has been helpful to me to know what's happening in Lahaina. as you have stated multiple times. that there is so much false information being told out there. it warms my heart to know that somebody is there paying attention to what's happening. while sharing it with the rest of us. mahalo for all that you do for the Maui residents, The folks that live there and abroad. again, mahalo and aloha. Laura

@user-lt6ci7xq5t

18 күн бұрын

Hi Jesse, I hope that the county is requiring Hawaiian Electric to improve the safety of the communities they serve. I say that because i lived in California where the following wildfires were caused by power pole: The 2018 Camp Fire destroyed the town of Paradise and resulted in 85 fatalities. 2018 Dixie Fire which burned 963,390 acres Laguna Fire and the Thomas Fire. P.G.&E. was found to have failed to safely maintain their poles. It’s my prayer that Maui consider using this opportunity to require the Hawaiian Electric to improve the safety of the communities they serve. I very much enjoy your updates on Lahaina’s recovery progress. Mahalo and Aloha! Pam Kaegi

What happen to the missing kids any update?

@adventureswitheddie6444

3 күн бұрын

Same place the missing houses are

@gowest5145

3 күн бұрын

If you know about the children, they delete your comment or it doesn't show up in the comment count.

@gowest5145

3 күн бұрын

Ask the churches

@Amberlys94

Күн бұрын

There’s no missing kids. That was all false

@MsJaneSi

Күн бұрын

Exactly!!!

It's so good to see progress. You all are still in my prayers.

Thank you for showing the clean up progress along with some explaining as this looks like a real piece of reporting to me. It would be nice if the government could provide some information on how the disaster occurred and how to prevent such a tragedy in the future

I makes me happy to see progress for the residents. Please keep the videos coming. Looking forward to the rebuilding stage and hope the residents move back! Lahaina Strong!

Thanks for the videos. Been coming to Maui since 94 and feel like a part of Lahaina. I hope they take their time and do the rebuild right. Make the people whose homes were lost no. ONE!

Thanks for posting this. My wife and I were in Lahaina just a week or so before the fire. So devastating. Such a beautiful place.

Any info on whether they're planning on moving the powerlines underground?

@JesseGWald

17 күн бұрын

@davidgiles9751 Unfortunately I haven't heard plans for underground power lines...but it seems like a very logical thing to do.

Thank you Jesse for showing the progress in Lahaina.❤

Thank you for the video, glad to hear residents can rebuild their homes, been hearing that certain celebs are trying to buy up properties, I hope residents will rebuild and live there once again, this town belongs to the residents and Hawaiins!!

Wow as a Canadian was just thinking about the Lahaina fire, and poof while scrolling KZread this came up, it’s slowly coming together, but hope tourism fills this place up again👍🇨🇦❤️

Building permits? What about the infrastructure? Electric Water/ sewer Mahalo for the update.

@bradyflaherty2512

18 күн бұрын

Building/rebuild permits are aligned with infrastructure

@user-nd7fp6un5t

17 күн бұрын

Reef Watchers Demand fireboat stations with water canons that reach at least the lower road Hwy

@peter-pg5yc

16 күн бұрын

all the building standards are different. even insulation electrical water framing etc must meet new standards.

I appreciate your objective reporting. It is good to see the progress being made. My family has been been frequent visitors to Maui (Kahana) and love being there. It was heartbreaking to see the devastation this last visit. Thank you for the updates.

Thank you Jessie, I truly appreciate the transparency and fresh perspective you bring.

Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us!

I still think about you folks in Lahaina. Your clean up and rebuild is going better than ours in Minneapolis. We're still a hot mess. God bless and thanks for the video.

Thank you so much! We love Lahaina and can't wait to get back there. We stayed there 2-3 months out of the year for the last 14 years.

Another great update, Jesse! So glad to see all of the progress! Will be visiting the island later this year and can’t wait to see the area then.

Aloha Jesse from Ontario, Canada. Mahalo for making these updates for us. I have been following along, and am happy to see the progress that's happening in Lahaina. My husband and I arrived by Cruise ship last May and had a wonderful visit in Lahaina and Kaanapali. We strolled the streets and shops and sat under the beloved Banyan tree before we returned to our ship. We were both saddened when we learned of the fire. Our continued thoughts and prayers go out to everyone.

Mahalo so very much. Your updates have been an important resource for all of us who love Lahaina and the spirit of Hawaii.

Thank you for the update! It's good to see the progress of debris removal and preparedness of rebuilding.

Awesome update and thank you so much!

Mahalo Jesse for sharing this ❤

Mahalo for all you do. Your passion for Lahaina and its people is helping in the recovery.

Thanks Jesse. These videos are always much appreciated. Having lived in Lahaina, in the mid 70s, I think they are going extremely fast

Outstanding video Jesse. Thank you for such hard work. It's very much appreciated.

Thank you. I am so happy to see the recovery in progress. This was such a tragedy. I will have to go back and watch your other videos as well.

Mahalo, for the updates. Aloha!

Thank you for your great videos of the progress being made in Lahaina Town.

I served three weeks with Children’s Disaster Services, a partner agency of the American Red Cross. It is good to see cleared lots. I hope the children I loved find their way home soon.

Thank you so much for your unbiased and accurate videos!!

THOUSANDS of kids still missing along with the many many school buses that disappeared before the fires.

@user-jo4bq1gs2i

9 күн бұрын

?????

@davidrosenau3136

9 күн бұрын

Oprah is holding them hostage. Biden is negotiating with her which means they'll never be seen again....just like the 1000 Americans trapped in Afghanistan by hezbollah and isis.

@Amberlys94

Күн бұрын

There are no missing kids! Stop spreading rumors!

Mahalo, Jesse. It’s helpful to have this illustrative source of information to track the progress of the recovery.

Incredible. Blessings to all in Lahaina

So much progress...thanks to all those involved in the reconstruction....well done!!

Mahalo, Jesse!

Thank you so much for the video and fantastic commentary. Prayers to all the families and businesses impacted and we hope it keeps moving quickly on the rebuilding.

My wife and I wpent part of 30 winters in and around Lahaina. First at Kaanapali Royal then Maui Islander, Puamana and finally Kahana condos. Many weeekdays at Wahikuli Beach, Saturdays Mai Tais at Lahaina Fish Company and Sundays at KBH brunch. We have many local friends, some of whom lost everything. We miss Lagaina and our friends there greatly buy know we won't live o\long enough to see the full rebuild. We look for your updates every day, and appreciate them greatly. We are both 86 and if we kick the bucket befor rebuild is completed, we'll be watching your updates from high above your drone. Thank you so much for the good work. Aloha, God Bless, and keep it up. Inge and Joe Osterhout watching in Chicago

Thank You!

This is so heartbraking. I wish the recovery was faster for all the people of Lahaina. Yet, I can see how much needs to be done. Thank you so much for doing these videos

I’m sure for the people who live in Lahaina it seems like forever to get their homes and businesses back, but there really has been a lot of movement forward it seems. Hope that all the residents who lost their homes have a place to stay and that the children can be happy again. Nice to hear that. Somebody has stepped up to care for the trees and reforestation as well.

Mahalo Nui Loa Jessie for the awesome follow up video!

Thank you for ALL of your updates. I wish things could be moving much quicker for the residents.

I had no idea the fire was that huge. So sorry to the people that suffered!