West Maui Store Reopens as Symbol of Hope | Honolulu News

West Maui Sports & Fishing Supply is back open in Lahaina — a powerful symbol of resilience after losing their original store in devastating fires three years ago. Now nestled beside Lahaina Cannery, owners Lopaka and Katie Wilson, who took over the business just 18 months before the disaster, are celebrating a hard-won comeback. Lopaka, a tenth-generation local who first bought a fishing pole here in the ‘90s, calls their journey a rollercoaster — but one ending in hope. Despite everything, they’ve stayed committed to the community, hosting events like “Take a Kid Fishing” and launching a Giving Tree Project. For them, the store isn’t just retail — it’s a gathering place for connection. Their reopening marks not just a business milestone, but a community rebirth — a quiet, heartfelt victory for everyone still healing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b99632a86b1db657