Two years after wildfires, how is Lahaina rebuilding?

By Emily Kwong

Published August 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM CDT

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Emily Kwong

Emily Kwong (she/her) is the reporter for NPR's daily science podcast, Short Wave. The podcast explores new discoveries, everyday mysteries and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, Monday through Friday.

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