Nearly $800K awarded to support MauiWES
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation and Kaiser Permanente have committed nearly $800K in funding to support the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study (MauiWES).
“‘This support allows us to keep showing up for the Maui community over the long term,’ said study co-lead Ruben Juarez, professor at the UH Economic Research Organization (UHERO). ‘The willingness of residents to participate and return for follow-up visits reflects a level of trust that is essential for understanding the full health impacts of the fires—and for responding in ways that truly help families over time.'”
https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2026/03/01/mauiwes-hcf-kaiser-support