Lahaina residents split on welcoming tourists back to the island

As the extent of the devastation in Lahaina became clear, there was an even clearer call for tourists to stay away from Maui. The Hawaii Tourism Authority says more than 46,000 people flew out of Kahului airport in the immediate days after the fire. ------------------------------------- Scripps News is your source for news and analysis covering the top stories from around the world. With persistent curiosity and no agenda, we strive to fuel meaningful conversations by highlighting multiple sides of every story. It’s news with the why. Join our newsletter at https://bit.ly/2q1tepr See more at https://www.scrippsnews.com/ Like Scripps News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/scrippsnews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scrippsnews