LAHAINA (HawaiiNewsNow) - In the year since the Maui wildfires, Lahaina’s famous banyan tree has been portrayed as a sign of the town’s resilience and strength. But also, during that time, sentiment ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Lahaina’s historic banyan tree has long been an iconic landmark. But now more than ever, it’s become a symbol of hope. “The banyan tree that we stand in front of has become ...

LAHAINA, Hawaii - A sign of hope is sprouting in Maui as the town of Lahaina recovers from last year's devastating, deadly wildfire. Last August, a wall of flames scorched the 151-year-old banyan tree ...

As Hawaii recovers from the devastating wildfires, which left at least 97 dead and caused vast damage, hope emerges as Lahaina's historic banyan tree, which was scorched during the disaster, began to ...

Lahaina’s historic banyan tree has sprouted its first leaves since being badly burned in last month’s deadly wildfires in Maui, an encouraging sign for local arborists and residents who see the tree ...

In 1873 an exotic banyan tree was planted in the port town of Lahaina, a major hub for the then-Kingdom of Hawaii. At the time it was only 8 feet tall. Today its branches extend over 60 feet high and ...

A large banyan tree in the heart of Old Lahaina that was badly scorched by the fires that ransacked Maui appears to have emerged from the flames still standing. In the aftermath of the devastating ...

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As Hawaii officials assess the damage from the Maui wildfires, local residents are reportedly devastated by the potential damage to the historic banyan tree in the town of Lahaina. Thanks to a freak ...