updated

June 11, 2026

This Week's Roundup

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Wildfire Recovery

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County update on Lahaina Royal Complex Master Plan provided, statewide survey launched

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View video and slides from in-person Lahaina Community Meeting held June 3 at Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria

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Amendment to County’s CDBG-DR Action Plan open for public comment

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FEMA Monthly Maui Wildfires Recovery Fact Sheet June 1, 2026

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Reminder: Public comment sought for upcoming Lahaina community center and field house

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Kona Storms Response

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One Week Left to Apply for Federal Assistance

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Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens in ‘Īao reopens after storm repair work

Events Coming Up

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Go Green Recycling events for West Maui residents to be held June 13 and 27

Recovery Resources

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New public engagement webpage with the latest surveys now available, share your feedback

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Guarding against fraud during the rebuilding process

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Help with insurance: United Policyholders, State of Hawai‘i Insurance Division

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Other Updates

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County OED Makahiki Grant Program application period opens today through July 10, 2026

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Lahaina Homecoming community gathering planned July 17-19 to celebrate culture, connection and recovery

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Planning Department to provide update on County zoning code rewrite at June 17 meeting, other sessions

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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

MEO accepts H-HEAP utility credit applications June 1-30 countywide

May 23, 2025

War Memorial stadium, track to close for capital improvement project

May 22, 2025

County announces access for noncommercial shoreline recreation near Lahaina Harbor starting Saturday

May 21, 2025

FEMA: Working Towards and Achieving a Permanent Housing Plan

May 21, 2025

Applications now accepted for Phase 1 of County-supported, affordable rental housing project in Kīhei

May 16, 2025

Transport of nonhazardous Lahaina wildfire debris from Olowalu to Central Maui to begin in June

May 15, 2025

Residents encouraged to attend Lahaina Community Webinar on Wednesday, May 21

May 14, 2025

Online Briefing to Provide Info for Lahaina Owner-Occupant Homeowners As No-Cost Property Surveys Move Ahead

May 12, 2025

Mayor Bissen announces partnership to support Lahaina homeowners in recovery

May 8, 2025

Modular home delivery for wildfire survivors to continue this week

May 7, 2025

West Maui residents may dispose of bulky, recyclable items for free at event May 17

May 5, 2025

County of Maui to hold in-person hiring event May 15 at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center

May 2, 2025

Residents encouraged to attend County’s in-person Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday, May 7

May 2, 2025

Residents encouraged to take action on annual Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

April 30, 2025

Applicants invited to County FY26 Recycling Grants Program information session May 7

April 30, 2025

Deadline extended for County OED FY26 Grant Program applications

April 28, 2025

County DWS to continue community meetings on Maui’s water future

April 28, 2025

County OED deadline approaches for FY26 Grant program applicants

April 28, 2025

Community meeting May 12 on proposed plans for two West Maui playgrounds

April 24, 2025

500 tons of coastline pilings cleared in Lahaina debris removal milepost

April 23, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - May 13 (DR-4724-HI WFS-030)

April 23, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - April 29 (DR-4724-HI WFS-028)

April 23, 2025

County announces milestone of Lahaina sewer system 100% restoration

April 22, 2025

County Parks’ native plant nursery supports coastal restoration efforts

April 22, 2025