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September 16, 2026

This Week's Roundup

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Wildfire Recovery

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‍Hawaiian Council opens vendor applications for ʻUlu O Lele Marketplace in Lahaina

County Budget

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Mayor Bissen hosting community budget meetings for Fiscal Year 2028

Storm Recovery

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State of Hawai‘i significantly expands statewide disaster support services

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Housing

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County Department of Housing seeks applications for FY 2028 Affordable Housing Fund projects

Upcoming Events

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“Go Green” bulky items recycling event to be held in West Maui on Saturday, Sept. 19

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County Agriculture Department to host workshop on FY2027 food and local food grant programs

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Deadlines for exhibitions, contests announced for 99th Maui County Fair Oct. 1-4

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September 15, 2026

Free Diabetes Self-Management workshop series begins Sept. 16

September 15, 2026

“Go Green” bulky items recycling event to be held in West Maui on Saturday, Sept. 19

September 14, 2026

‍Hawaiian Council opens vendor applications for ʻUlu O Lele Marketplace in Lahaina

September 14, 2026

Mayor Bissen hosting community budget meetings for Fiscal Year 2028

September 14, 2026

County Agriculture Department to host workshop on FY2027 food and local food grant programs

September 14, 2026

Deadlines for exhibitions, contests announced for 99th Maui County Fair Oct. 1-4

September 11, 2026

Kōkua Hawaiʻi Island drive a success following strong community response

September 11, 2026

State of Hawai‘i significantly expands statewide disaster support services

September 10, 2026

County Department of Housing seeks applications for FY 2028 Affordable Housing Fund projects

September 9, 2026

Application deadline extended for County Economic Revitalization and Public Services grant programs

September 8, 2026

4 West Maui public schools closed Tuesday due to unsafe road conditions

September 3, 2026

Special Fair Day to return Friday, Oct. 2, to Wailuku

September 3, 2026

Mayor Bissen urges USPS to preserve home mail delivery for Lahaina residents rebuilding after wildfires

September 3, 2026

County of Maui continues to prepare, encourages readiness ahead of hurricanes

September 2, 2026

County of Maui officials encourage preparedness ahead of hurricanes Lowell and Karina

September 2, 2026

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

September 1, 2026

FEMA Monthly Maui Wildfires Recovery Fact Sheet September 2026

September 1, 2026

County Division of Motor Vehicles & Licensing offices to temporarily close Friday, Sept. 4

September 1, 2026

Kōkua Hawaiʻi Island Donation Drive will be held Saturday and Sunday in Kahului

August 31, 2026

FEMA Resource: Transition Planning for Your Next Home

August 29, 2026

Residents encouraged to attend County’s Lahaina Community Meeting Sept. 2

August 27, 2026

Hawai‘i to receive $18.5 million to fund grid resilience and hazard mitigation projects

August 27, 2026

County of Maui selected for $3.6 million grant to establish first waste collection center in West Maui

August 25, 2026

County of Maui Ferry Program to hold four community meetings next month

August 24, 2026

County Immigrant Services to host passport application fair Aug. 28, 2026, in Lahaina

August 24, 2026

DOH, partners to support suicide prevention and awareness month statewide

August 24, 2026

Assistance available to families who lost essential baby items during Hurricane Lala

August 20, 2026

County of Maui officials encourage residents to prepare for another tropical system

August 20, 2026

In wake of TS Lala, County announces green waste disposal options

August 19, 2026

Mayor Bissen announces real property tax extension for parcels impacted by TS Lala

August 19, 2026

County Planning Department highlights emergency activities temporarily allowed in SMA

August 19, 2026

County Department of Public Works clears Ehu Road, other areas hit by TS Lala in Olinda, Piʻiholo

August 19, 2026

Registration deadline for Maui County Fair Parade is noon on Tuesday, Sept. 1

August 19, 2026

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

August 18, 2026

County OED announces grant opportunities for financial literacy, student and youth travel

August 18, 2026

In wake of TS Lala, County announces green waste disposal options

August 18, 2026

County asks residents and businesses to report Tropical Storm Lala damage

August 17, 2026

DOH urges health precautions after Hurricane Lala

August 17, 2026

DWS advising water conservation in West Maui following Tropical Storm Lala

August 14, 2026

Maui Bus services to be altered Saturday due to Tropical Storm Lala

August 14, 2026

County of Maui announces Temporary Evacuation Points, cancellations ahead of TS Lala impacts

August 14, 2026

Holomua Kākou Lānaʻi visit postponed due to forecasted severe weather

August 13, 2026

County agriculture department encourages ranchers, farmers, producers to prep before storm

August 13, 2026

County of Maui continues to prepare, urges community readiness as TS Lala strengthens

August 12, 2026

County of Maui officials encourage residents to prepare for potential tropical storm

August 12, 2026

Lahaina kūpuna invited to Hot Kūpuna Nights on Aug. 19

August 12, 2026

Maui Public Art Corps announces August 27 unveiling of “Perfect Days” animated film collection transforming Lāhainā stories into public art

August 11, 2026

Storm-damaged Kama‘ole Beach Park II reopens today

August 10, 2026

DOH provides mental health outreach and assistance in response to the flooding on Maui, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu and Lānaʻi

August 10, 2026

Governor Green, Mayor Bissen announce wildfires disaster case management program move from state to county

August 8, 2026

Kuhinia Maui brings community together in three-year remembrance of 2023 Wildfires

August 7, 2026

South Kīhei Road near Kamaʻole II Beach Park to reopen ahead of schedule on Aug. 11, 2026

August 7, 2026

County releases four recovery update videos ahead of 2023 Maui Wildfires anniversary

August 4, 2026

County Immigrant Services to host passport application fair Aug. 7, 2026, in Lahaina

August 4, 2026

Eligibility expands for County Office of Recovery single-family reconstruction, reimbursement programs

July 31, 2026

Groundbreaking ceremony for Lahaina Recreation Center playground highlights hope, renewal, resilience

July 30, 2026

Residents encouraged to attend County’s Lahaina Community Meeting on Aug. 12

July 30, 2026

County to launch two recovery grant programs supporting workforce development, public services

July 30, 2026

County Department of ʻŌiwi Resources grant applications to be accepted July 31-Aug. 31, 2026

July 29, 2026

Lahaina faith communities to gather for Honor & Remembrance service Aug. 1

July 27, 2026

Hawai‘i Farms urged to apply for USDA Emergency Assistance before July 31 deadline

July 24, 2026

County of Maui officials monitor Hurricane Fausto, encourage residents to prepare for hurricane season

July 24, 2026

County to open new Emergency Operations Center to enhance preparedness, coordination, response

July 22, 2026

Kuhinia Maui on Aug. 8 to bring community together in support, fellowship three years after wildfires

July 22, 2026

Maui County property tax payment is due by Aug. 20, 2026

July 22, 2026

Community invited to DWS meetings on options for South Maui, West Maui desalination facilities

July 17, 2026

Lahaina’s Front Street scheduled to reopen on Aug. 1, 2026

July 16, 2026

County of Maui adopts new accessory dwelling rules to expand housing opportunities

July 14, 2026

Community invited to Lahaina Recreation Center Playground project groundbreaking July 30

July 13, 2026

County Office of Economic Development to present Lahaina Homecoming Career Fair July 17

July 13, 2026

Rent increase for Maui wildfire survivors in FEMA temporary housing

July 13, 2026

FAQ: Rent increase for Maui wildfire survivors living in FEMA temporary housing units

July 9, 2026

Applicants Should Keep In Touch with FEMA; Follow Up, Appeal, and Request Rental Assistance if Needed

July 9, 2026

Wildfire-impacted homeowners encouraged to attend County’s Meet Our General Contractor event July 15

July 9, 2026

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

July 8, 2026

Maui County, Higashimatsushima City, Japan, formalize Friendship City agreement

July 8, 2026

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

July 7, 2026

Community encouraged to attend July 14 meeting on SMA boundary assessment project for Maui

July 2, 2026

Mayor Bissen and Hawaiian Council welcome major milestone in Lahaina’s economic recovery

July 1, 2026

Community gathers in Lahaina for Front Street blessing signaling return of commercial core

July 1, 2026

FEMA Monthly Maui Wildfires Recovery Fact Sheet July 2026

July 1, 2026

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

June 30, 2026

County of Maui offices to be closed Friday for observed Fourth of July holiday

June 29, 2026

HDOT starting preliminary environmental studies for Lahaina Bypass Phase 1C

June 26, 2026

Residents encouraged to attend County's Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday

June 25, 2026

Lahaina to host Little League tournament for first time in 18 years

June 24, 2026

Community encouraged to attend June 25 virtual meeting on West Maui Greenway project

June 24, 2026

County DWS 2026 Water Quality Report now available online

June 23, 2026

Maui Bus fixed-route fares are free for students of any age, County employees starting July 1

June 22, 2026

County to host community blessing event for Front Street Railing and Walkway Project

June 22, 2026

Free movie nights around Maui County in July to celebrate Park and Recreation Month

June 19, 2026

Maui Public Art Corps Announces New Artist Call for "Good Grief," a Public Art Pilot Emerging from the Lāhainā Think Space Project

June 19, 2026

Mayor Richard Bissen signs $1.61 billion Council-approved FY2027 budget into law

June 17, 2026

FEMA reminds residents impacted by Kona low help continues after registration deadline

June 17, 2026

Hot Kūpuna Nights returns to Lahaina Civic Center on June 23

June 12, 2026

Section of South Kīhei Road in North Kīhei reopens after storm-repair work

June 12, 2026

County DPR facilities in West Maui, Central Maui scheduled to briefly close this month

June 11, 2026

Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens in ‘Īao reopens after storm repair work

June 10, 2026

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

June 10, 2026