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April 1, 2025

MEMA issues reminder that April is Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawaii

April 1, 2025

In-Person Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday, April 2, to offer updates on debris transfer, HECO power restoration, Neighborhood Watch program, CDBG-DR community input

March 25, 2025

County Office of Economic Development to begin accepting Fiscal Year 2026 grant applications

March 25, 2025

Mayor Bissen’s proposed FY 2026 budget focuses on recovery, resilience, countywide investment

March 24, 2025

County of Maui offices to be closed Wednesday for Prince Kūhiō Day holiday

March 21, 2025

County announces amended sewer service status for 183 lots in Lahaina town

March 21, 2025

Community invited to free Emergency Preparedness Expo on April 12 in Kahului

March 20, 2025

HUD Streamlines Disaster Recovery Process with Universal Notice

March 20, 2025

Maui DMV kiosk moves to Nāpili Market to better serve west-side communities

March 20, 2025

Work to remove pilings along Front Street slated to start around April 1

March 14, 2025

Home hauling to Lahaina continues

March 13, 2025

Lahaina Community Webinar set for 5:30 p.m. March 19

March 10, 2025

County announces amended sewer service status for 153 West Maui lots

March 10, 2025

Lahaina Energy Partnership Invites Community Members to Third Co-Design Workshop Focused on Identifying Community Priorities for a Resilient Energy Future for Lahaina

March 7, 2025

Mayor Richard Bissen emphasizes determination, housing in 2025 State of the County Address

March 6, 2025

2025 Real Property Assessment Notices to be mailed by March 15

March 3, 2025

In-Person Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday, March 5, to offer updates on wastewater, CDBG-DR

February 28, 2025

Mayor Richard T. Bissen, Jr. to present 2025 State of the County Address on March 7 at Castle Theater

February 27, 2025

Software maintenance, upgrade planned for Maui’s Automated Planning and Permitting System (MAPPS)

February 26, 2025

County barricades removed as state reopens intersection at northern terminus of Front Street

February 24, 2025

Public meetings for CDBG-DR Action Plan to be held March 8, 11 and 14

February 21, 2025

Hauling of modular homes to continue for wildfire survivors

February 21, 2025

Closures on Honoapi‘ilani Highway and Kapunekea Street intersection for continued sewer line work

February 20, 2025

Security contract for Lahaina Impact Zone ends Feb. 28

February 20, 2025

Lahaina traffic signal upgrades will temporarily impact traffic late Feb. 21 until early Feb. 22

February 20, 2025

County of Maui to install security cameras in Lahaina fire zones amid rising thefts

February 19, 2025

Fire debris cleared from final commercial property in Lahaina ahead of schedule

February 19, 2025

Modular homes for wildfire survivors will be transported to Lahaina this week

February 18, 2025

County Department of Housing to conduct Fair Market Rent Survey in Maui County

February 14, 2025

County releases report on strategies to reduce and prevent homelessness

February 13, 2025

Lahaina Community Webinar to be held Wednesday, Feb. 19

February 12, 2025

Residents invited to several Maui County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan meetings

February 11, 2025

Bingo Blast to be featured Feb. 25 at Kaunoa Clubhouse in Lahaina

February 10, 2025

County of Maui offices to be closed Monday for Presidents’ Day holiday

February 8, 2025

Public invited to open house Saturday, Feb. 15, on Lahaina ash and fire debris transfer to Central Maui

February 7, 2025

Utility work to impact traffic on Honoapi‘ilani Highway near Wahikuli Wayside Park on Feb. 10-14

February 6, 2025

Hawaiian Electric conducting routine aerial line inspections in West Maui on Feb. 12

February 6, 2025

County announces amended sewer service status for 61 West Maui lots

February 6, 2025

Continued lane closures at Honoapi‘ilani Highway and Kapunakea Street intersection

February 6, 2025

More homes to be delivered to Lahaina for wildfire survivors

February 5, 2025

Mayor Richard Bissen announces SMA exemptions to expedite Lahaina rebuild

February 5, 2025

Maui Public Art Corps Presents Hui Mo‘olelo: Lāhainā' Film Festival

February 4, 2025

In-Person Lahaina Community Meeting tomorrow, Feb. 5, to offer updates on SMA, debris clearing, wastewater and permits

February 3, 2025

Maui County winter storm update as of 2 p.m. February 3, 2025

February 1, 2025

Maui County winter storm update as of 3 p.m. February 1, 2025

January 31, 2025

Maui County winter storm update as of 2 p.m., January 31, 2025

January 30, 2025

Shelters proactively opened in South, West, East and Upcountry Maui amid winter storm

January 30, 2025

Office of Recovery-West Maui to close due to weather

January 29, 2025

MEMA and other County departments prepare ahead of winter storm

January 24, 2025

MEMA After-Action Report on Maui wildfires released today

January 23, 2025

County announces amended sewer service status for 32 West Maui lots

January 23, 2025

Fourth West Maui TDS report shows compliance with environmental regulations

January 23, 2025

Red Lightning Launches Lahaina Surveying Coordination Program

January 17, 2025

Maui County Quality of Life Survey results released

January 17, 2025

Heavy rainfall closes certain West Maui parks

January 17, 2025

HDOT seeks public comments on the Honoapi‘ilani Highway Improvements Project

January 17, 2025

Community meeting Feb. 4 on proposed plans for Lahaina Recreation Center playground area

January 16, 2025

Federal government awards $15.6M to County of Maui for Lahaina Water Recycling Project

January 16, 2025

County receives $15.43 million grant for West Maui Greenway project

January 15, 2025

Maui Emergency Management Agency urges residents, visitors to avoid restricted areas in Lahaina

January 15, 2025

Lahaina Community Webinar scheduled for next Wednesday, Jan. 22

January 13, 2025

Expanded Hawaiian Electric safety strategy details actions to reduce potential for wildfires

January 10, 2025

Biden-Harris Administration Delivers more than $1.6 Billion in Long-Term Assistance to Hawaii's Maui Communities Impacted by Disasters

January 10, 2025

West Maui residents, visitors asked to conserve water

January 7, 2025

Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8, to feature information on federal funds appropriated for disaster recovery

January 2, 2025

Erin Wade named County Deputy Managing Director

December 28, 2024

Maui Emergency Management Agency announces adjustments to security presence in Lahaina Impact Zone

December 23, 2024

County releases final Long-Term Recovery Plan for Lahaina

December 22, 2024

Monthly siren and emergency alert system test for January 2025

December 21, 2024

Maui County to receive more than $2B in federal disaster recovery funding

December 19, 2024

County of Maui offices to be closed on Christmas, New Year’s Day holidays

December 17, 2024

Lahaina Disaster Recovery Community Meetings to be paused during the holiday season

December 16, 2024

County land acquisition approved for Lahaina debris Permanent Disposal Site, landfill expansion

December 13, 2024

More modular homes to be delivered to the Kilohana temporary group housing site

December 13, 2024

Ka Lei Ola o ka Moana Mural Unveiled in Lāhainā, Celebrating Mo‘olelo of Mr. Tom Fujita

December 12, 2024

Lahaina Mural Blessing at King Kamehameha III Elementary School on December 17th

December 12, 2024

Public invited to join virtual kickoff for Maui County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update working group

December 12, 2024

Maui Nui Connectivity Survey available for residents on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi

December 11, 2024

Dec. 31 deadline for filing County real property 2025 assessment year exemptions

December 10, 2024

Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Meeting to be held at Lahaina Intermediate cafeteria

December 10, 2024

Maui Bus stops being added to Lahaina Villager route

December 9, 2024

Go Green Recycling event for West Maui residents to be held Saturday, Dec. 14

December 5, 2024

Seasoned DPW leader John Smith selected as County’s Office of Recovery Administrator

December 4, 2024

State of Hawai‘i announces deadline for Interim Housing Program applications

December 3, 2024

Residents encouraged to attend Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Meeting

December 2, 2024

Major Initiatives Support Lahaina’s Educators

November 26, 2024

First rebuilt home in Kula celebrated during blessing Tuesday

November 25, 2024

Holiday Bingo Blast to be featured at Kaunoa Clubhouse on Tuesday, Dec. 17

November 25, 2024

County of Maui offices to be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, for Thanksgiving

November 22, 2024

Lahaina family moving into first rebuilt home in Lahaina Disaster Area

November 21, 2024

State Historic Preservation Division Streamlining Lahaina Approvals, November 21, 2024

November 21, 2024

County announces amended sewer service status for 28 West Maui lots

November 20, 2024

Modular Home Hauling on Nov. 22 and 23 for Lahaina Temporary Housing

November 19, 2024

Maui Relief TANF Program offers new benefits, including appliances

November 19, 2024

Wahikuli sewer system update to be provided at Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Meeting

November 18, 2024

County announces agreement with Nan, Inc. subsidiary for additional landfill space to support recovery and long-term resilience

November 13, 2024

Deadline for online feedback on Lahaina Long-Term Recovery Plan draft is Friday, Nov. 15

November 13, 2024

Nā Hale Kūpuna Project provides affordable housing for kūpuna affected by Maui wildfires

November 12, 2024

Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Meeting to be held at Lahaina Intermediate cafeteria

November 12, 2024

DOH issues guidance for existing cesspool use in residential Kula

Videos

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December 10, 2024

Lahaina Community Weekly Disaster Recovery Meeting at Lahaina Intermediate School on Dec. 4, 2024

November 25, 2024

Lahaina Community Weekly Disaster Recovery Meeting at the Lahaina Intermediate School on Nov. 20

November 16, 2024

Lahaina Community Weekly Disaster Recovery Meeting at Lahaina Intermediate School on Nov.13

November 13, 2024

Temporary Dwelling Structures permitting within Lahaina Fire-Impacted Areas

November 7, 2024

The Lahaina Community Weekly Disaster Recovery Meeting at Lahaina Intermediate School on Nov. 6

November 1, 2024

The Lahaina Community Weekly Disaster Recovery Meeting at Lahaina Intermediate School on Oct. 30

October 18, 2024

Overview - DRAFT Long-Term Recovery Plan (LTRP)

October 15, 2024

The Lahaina Community Weekly Disaster Recovery Meeting at the Lahaina Civic Center on Oct. 9, 2024

October 3, 2024

Lahaina Community Weekly Disaster Recovery Meeting at the Lahaina Civic Social Hall on Oct. 2, 2024

September 27, 2024

Lahaina Homeowners Webinar on Sept. 27, 2024

September 26, 2024

Lahaina Community Weekly Disaster Recovery Meeting at the Lahaina Civic Center on Sept. 25, 2024

September 18, 2024

Lahaina Community Weekly Disaster Recovery Meeting at the Lahaina Civic Center on Sept. 18, 2024

August 30, 2024

Lahaina Homeowners Webinar on August 29, 2024

August 29, 2024

Puana Aloha no Lahaina - A concert for Lahaina

August 29, 2024

Press conference marking one year of Maui wildfires

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