The trees arrived with Polynesian voyagers. After Maui wildfire, there's a chance to restore them

For people around the world, the green leaves that sprouted from a scorched, 150-year-old banyan tree in the heart of devastated Lahaina symbolized hope following Maui’s deadly wildfire this summer.

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National story. 9 articles from 9 sources. Updated Oct 19, 2023.

Part of The 2023 Maui wildfires and the destruction of Lahaina

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Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· Bangor Daily News, Seattle Times, +1 more
Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· Oct 19, 2023

The trees arrived with Polynesian voyagers. After Maui wildfire, there's a chance to restore them

Seattle TimesLean Left· Oct 19, 2023

The trees arrived with Polynesian voyagers. After Maui wildfire, there’s a chance to restore them

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Oct 19, 2023

The trees arrived with Polynesian voyagers. After Maui wildfire, there's a chance to restore them

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· Oct 19, 2023

The trees arrived with Polynesian voyagers. After Maui wildfire, a chance to restore them

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Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· WTOP Washington DC, The Republic, +1 more
WTOP Washington DCCenter· Oct 19, 2023

The trees arrived with Polynesian voyagers. After Maui wildfire, there’s a chance to restore them

The RepublicCenter· Oct 19, 2023

The trees arrived with Polynesian voyagers. After Maui wildfire, there's a chance to restore them

WHEC RochesterCenter· Oct 19, 2023

The trees arrived with Polynesian voyagers. After Maui wildfire, there's a chance to restore them

KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· Oct 19, 2023

The trees arrived with Polynesian voyagers. After Maui wildfire, there's a chance to restore them | News Channel 3-12

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MyNorthwestLean Right· Oct 19, 2023· ran in 7 outlets

The trees arrived with Polynesian voyagers. After Maui wildfire, there's a chance to restore them

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