updated

July 9, 2026

This Week's Roundup

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Wildfire Recovery

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Lahaina Homecoming, free community event July 17-19, will welcome home 103 former residents

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Water

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Mayor Bissen announces proposal to purchase Launiupoko, Olowalu water assets for public trust

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Kona Storms Response

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Latest updates on the South Kīhei Road sinkhole repair project located near Kama‘ole II Beach Park in Kīhei

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Community Engagement

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HDOT starting preliminary environmental studies for Lahaina Bypass Phase 1C

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More Updates

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West Maui residents may recycle bulky items for free at Go Green event July 18

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October 30, 2025

FAQ: Direct Housing Rental Payment Process

October 30, 2025

Modular Homes to be transported to Lahaina on Mondays

October 29, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - October 29 (DR-4724-HI WFS-053)

October 24, 2025

County’s HandsOn Maui to hold Nov. 13 workshop for nonprofits on using AI to recruit, retain volunteers

October 22, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - October 22 (DR-4724-HI WFS-052)

October 22, 2025

Lahaina wildfire debris transitions to restoration phase in Olowalu

October 15, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - October 15 (DR-4724-HI WFS-051)

October 14, 2025

Ho‘ola‘a Hale: Blessing Ceremony Marks Establishment of Volunteer Base for Lahaina Rebuild

October 10, 2025

HCL Offers Forbearances for Federal Employees Impacted by Shutdown; Moves Ahead with DHHL Grant Program

October 7, 2025

Maui County Fair celebrates community spirit, creativity with contests; committee thanked

October 7, 2025

Online registration to be held Nov. 1 to 15 for PALS Winter Program

October 6, 2025

After long break, historic 98th Maui County Fair draws more than 100,000 to Wailuku

October 3, 2025

Historic return of Maui County Fair draws 30,000 fair entrants on opening night

October 2, 2025

Keōpūolani Regional Park recreational use closed for 98th Maui County Fair activities

October 1, 2025

County Corner to feature about 15 County booths at 98th Maui County Fair

October 1, 2025

Election Division at Maui County Fair Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center Location

October 1, 2025

Hui Mo‘olelo: Lāhainā Exhibit Opens at Lahaina Cannery

September 29, 2025

Maui County Fair announces shuttle service, parking, traffic updates

September 26, 2025

Final Environmental Impact Statement Released for Honoapi‘ilani Highway Improvements Project

September 26, 2025

Lahaina Community Meeting to be held online Wednesday, Oct. 1

September 25, 2025

Maui County Fair offers special boat rides, shuttles for Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi residents

September 24, 2025

Pā‘ia-Ha‘ikū community budget meeting rescheduled to Oct. 16; other meetings slated

September 24, 2025

FAQ: Understanding the Role of FEMA Recertification Advisors in Supporting Direct Housing Survivors

September 23, 2025

Mayor Bissen appoints Jade P. Rojas-Letisi as new Director of County Office of Economic Development

September 19, 2025

Maui County Fair announces presale ticket locations, entertainment lineup

September 19, 2025

Reminder: Mayor Bissen hosting community budget meetings next week in Pāiʻa-Haʻikū, West Maui, South Maui

September 18, 2025

Traffic to be alternated at night on Honoapi‘ilani Highway for striping work

September 18, 2025

County open house on Lahaina commercial area to be held Sept. 30

September 16, 2025

County’s Immigrant Services Division expands passport services with on-site photo option

September 16, 2025

County Volunteer Center hosting in-person workshop for nonprofit leaders

September 12, 2025

Open house on TDS restoration plan to be held Saturday, Sept. 20

September 12, 2025

County Department of Housing seeks applications for FY 2027 Affordable Housing Fund projects

September 12, 2025

County of Maui Office on Aging invites vendors for 52nd Annual Senior Fair

September 9, 2025

Mayor Bissen hosting community budget meetings for Fiscal Year 2027

September 9, 2025

Maui United Way in Partnership with US EPA and Hā Sustainability Launches Environmental Recovery Initiative to Reimagine Vacant and Underused Lands for Lahaina, Kahului, and Wailuku

September 8, 2025

Special Fair Day to be held at Maui County Fair

September 5, 2025

MEMA urges preparedness as Hurricane Kiko moves toward Central Pacific

September 4, 2025

Workshop on Wahikuli sewer design to be held 6-8 p.m. Sept. 9 in Lahaina

September 4, 2025

Hoʻokumu Hou first-time homebuyer program application period to close Sept. 30, 2025

August 31, 2025

County encourages Ho‘okumu Hou applicants to get official information

August 29, 2025

Residents encouraged to attend in-person Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 3

August 27, 2025

County of Maui offices to be closed Monday for Labor Day holiday

August 26, 2025

MEO announces $5M Disaster Stabilization Grants for Maui Wildfire Survivors in partnership with Hawaii Community Foundation and Hoʻōla iā Mauiakama Disaster Long Term Recovery Group

August 22, 2025

County emphasizes importance of expanded Disaster Case Management services for wildfire survivors

August 22, 2025

Wastewater Overflow Occurs in Nāpili

August 22, 2025

Lahaina wildfire debris transfer passes halfway mark

August 22, 2025

County releases 2025 Community Needs Assessment report on human services

August 14, 2025

Lahaina Civic Center gymnasium permit applications to be accepted next week

August 13, 2025

Community invited to Abilities Resource Fair Aug. 23 at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center

August 13, 2025

County of Maui offices to be closed Friday for Statehood Day holiday

August 13, 2025

Emergency siren installation work to close lanes on Honoapi‘ilani Highway near Kapalua Airport

August 11, 2025

County opens applications for home rebuilding programs that benefit 2023 Maui wildfire survivors

August 11, 2025

Residents encouraged to attend in-person Lahaina Community Meeting this Wednesday, Aug. 13

August 9, 2025

Evening Tribute brings Maui community together in healing, remembrance

August 8, 2025

Lā Hoʻōla, Day of Healing, proclaimed at Kuhinia Maui two-year anniversary midday gathering

August 8, 2025

Emotional, unifying paddle out in Lahaina waters marks second anniversary of Maui wildfires

August 7, 2025

Ho‘okumu Hou program policies to be shared at online meeting Saturday, Aug. 9

August 1, 2025

Update on August 8th memorial Kuhinia Maui gatherings

July 31, 2025

Hanaka‘ō‘ō Park parking lot closed today through Aug. 3 for regatta championship prep, cleanup

July 29, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - August 26 (DR-4724-HI WFS-045)

July 29, 2025

Wildfire Risk Reduction Project set to start Aug. 4 in Ukumehame

July 29, 2025

County DPW creating new Lahaina roadway connection Aug. 4-5 on Aki Street

July 28, 2025

Lahaina wildfire debris transfer trucks using alternate route due to traffic light outage today

July 25, 2025

Wildfire Risk Reduction Project set to start July 31 in Ukumehame

July 23, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - September 23 (DR-4724-HI WFS-049)

July 22, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - August 19 (DR-4724-HI WFS-044)

July 22, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - August 5 (DR-4724-HI WFS-042)

July 22, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - July 22 (DR-4724-HI WFS-040)

July 21, 2025

Information session on County Sustainability Grants Program to be held July 25

July 21, 2025

Mayor Bissen announces return of Maui County Fair with rides this October

July 18, 2025

County invites residents to public meeting series on soon-to-launch Ho‘okumu Hou programs

July 18, 2025

Bingo Blast featured at Kaunoa Clubhouse in Lahaina on July 29

July 17, 2025

County plans to offer approximately $301.8M in General Obligation bonds for public sale

July 16, 2025

Disaster anniversaries trigger deadlines that can cut off your insurance claim and legal rights

July 15, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - July 15 (DR-4724-HI WFS-039)

July 15, 2025

Sixth West Maui TDS report shows compliance with environmental regulations

July 14, 2025

Mark two years after the wildfires with Kuhinia Maui paddle out, gatherings on Aug. 8, 2025

July 7, 2025

Update on TDS to PDS transport of nonhazardous Lahaina wildfire debris

July 1, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - July 1 (DR-4724-HI WFS-037)

June 26, 2025

Residents encouraged to attend in-person Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday, July 2

June 25, 2025

FEMA Temporary Housing Units to Be Moved onto Private and Secondary Sites

June 20, 2025

County of Maui, HUD sign $1.6B grant agreement for disaster relief

June 18, 2025

Lahaina Resource Center closed on June 19, 24-26

June 18, 2025

FEMA to End In-Person Presence at Recovery Centers

June 16, 2025

Transport of Lahaina wildfire debris begins

June 16, 2025

County Department of Human Concerns accepting applications for FY2026 community-based mental health programs

June 12, 2025

Workshops, open houses to focus on Lahaina Town street design

June 10, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - June 10 (DR-4724-HI WFS-034)

June 10, 2025

Mayor Richard Bissen signs $1.56 billion Council-approved budget into law

June 9, 2025

Lahaina community meeting on fire hazard mitigation to be held June 16

June 9, 2025

County’s MAPPS will be temporarily offline June 13-14 due to software maintenance

June 6, 2025

Transport of Lahaina wildfire debris to start Monday, June 16

June 3, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - June 3 (DR-4724-HI WFS-033)

June 2, 2025

County invites community input on new urban forest management plan for Maui island

June 2, 2025

Residents encouraged to attend in-person Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday, June 4

May 30, 2025

Monthly Statewide Siren and Emergency Alert System test for June 2025

May 30, 2025

Residents encouraged to attend in-person Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday, June 4

May 30, 2025

MEMA urges residents, visitors to prepare ahead of hurricane season June through November

May 29, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - May 27 (DR-4724-HI WFS-032)

May 28, 2025