Displaced Lahaina resident finds new hope and home

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Pohailani Condominium is now known as home for some displaced Lahaina residents one of them being Willy Shim.

Willy Shim or "Uncle" Willy as he's affectionately known on Maui, is happier than he's been in a long time because now, he gets to do little things like dishes in his very own kitchen.

His laugh is infectious, and his spirit unwavering, though he has every reason to feel otherwise.

"I came out positive because I had a great life. I had good vibration so I was high on life and living my dream. I'm not gonna let a fire ruin that for me. So I had to move forward even though I couldn't say it was easy," Shim said, referencing the August 8th Maui wildfire that displaced not only him but so many Lahaina residents.

After being shuffled from room to room over the past year - a total of 6 to be exact - Willy finally has a place to call home, at least for the next year.

"So this is where they have me staying now," he said. "I had to thread through all the hoops that they gave me because I've been in several hotels, been moved around a lot."

His home on front street as we...