The Postal Service wants to permanently shut the fire-damaged downtown Lāhainā post office, and local leaders are pushing back — bad news for residents still rebuilding after the 2023 wildfires.

• The downtown branch has been closed since the August 2023 wildfires and the Postal Service now wants to close it for good, citing the damage.
• Congresswoman Jill Tokuda and Maui County Councilmember Tamara Paltin oppose the plan.
• Counter service has shifted to the main Lāhainā office near the Civic Center, farther from downtown.
• Rebuilt homes in Lāhainā are also losing direct mail delivery to their doors.

Outlook: A public meeting on the branch's future is set for tomorrow, where residents can weigh in before any final decision.