Lahaina Is Rising, Slowly
Two years after the fire, its core historic and commercial center is still in ruins. But residents are rebuilding their businesses, homes and lives around the edges of town.
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What is the Proper Spelling and Pronunciation: Lahaina or Lāhainā?
Two Hawaiian language experts and other sources say the proper spelling and pronunciation doesn’t include diacritical marks.