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Long before a wildfire blasted through the island of Maui last week, there was tension between Hawaii’s longtime residents and the visitors some islanders resent for turning their beaches, mountains and communities into playgrounds
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Long before a wind-whipped wildfire blasted through the island of Maui, tension existed between Hawaii’s kamaaina, or longtime
It’s a love-hate relationship that dates back generations.
Long before a wildfire blasted through the island of Maui last week, there was tension between Hawaii's longtime residents and the visitors some islanders resent for turning their beaches, mountains and communities into playgrounds.
As the island looks to rebuild, residents wonder what role tourism should play in the long road ahead to recovery. Experts say there's no easy answer.