updated

August 28, 2026

This Week's Roundup

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Wildfire Recovery

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

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

Tropical Storm Lala Response

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

Upcoming Events

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

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

Recovery Resources

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Guarding against fraud during the rebuilding process

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Other Updates

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DOH, partners to support suicide prevention and awareness month statewide

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October 23, 2024

State Dept. of Education to hold Community meeting to gather feedback on new proposed site to rebuild King Kamehameha III Elementary in Lahaina

October 22, 2024

Lahaina Homeowners Can Now Apply to Receive Lot Surveys at No Cost

October 22, 2024

FEMA May Help Wildfire Survivors Whose Temporary Housing Insurance is Running Out

October 21, 2024

Public reminded that Lahaina Disaster Recovery meeting will not be held this week

October 19, 2024

Draft of Lahaina Long-Term Recovery Plan will be available for online viewing, public feedback

October 18, 2024

County’s Adaptive Kayaking paddles out for good cause at Olowalu

October 18, 2024

Trash, invasive trees and abandoned vehicles to be removed from 5-acre County-owned parcel at Ukumehame

October 16, 2024

Third West Maui TDS report shows compliance with environmental regulations

October 16, 2024

Lahaina Disaster Recovery Weekly meeting canceled tonight due to fire weather warning

October 16, 2024

Hawaiian Electric shutting off power in West Maui due to wildfire risk

October 15, 2024

County hosting Water Use and Development Plan implementation meetings

October 14, 2024

Lahaina Aquatic Center reopens following major cleanup, installation of new chlorine system

October 14, 2024

County approves building permits for Kahoma Village reconstruction in Lahaina

October 14, 2024

Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting to feature overview of County’s draft Long-Term Recovery Plan

October 11, 2024

MEO to provide financial education, credit counseling to fire survivors

October 11, 2024

Mayor Bissen hosting community budget meeting in Lahaina on Tuesday

October 9, 2024

FEMA’s Temporary Housing for Wildfire Survivors Extended to February 2026, Supporting their Continued Recovery

October 9, 2024

Potential interisland ferry service topic of second round of community workshops

October 9, 2024

Second phase of Lahaina Civic Center renovations and repairs announced

October 7, 2024

Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting to be held in Lahaina Civic Center social hall

October 4, 2024

County announces amended sewer service status for West Maui lots

October 3, 2024

Opening of residential areas off Lahainaluna Road set for Friday, Oct. 4

October 3, 2024

MFD and ATF conclude Aug. 8, 2023, Lahaina fire was one fire caused by re-energization of broken electrical lines

September 30, 2024

Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting to be held in Lahaina Civic Center gymnasium

September 27, 2024

Mayor Bissen proclaims Maui Fire Department Centennial Day

September 27, 2024

County announces amended sewer service status for several lots in West Maui

September 25, 2024

County’s MFD receives ATF report; public release set for next week

September 25, 2024

USACE Completes Residential Debris Removal in Lahaina, Commercial Properties 64% Cleared

September 24, 2024

Planning Department launches expedited SMA exemption process for Lahaina parcels

September 23, 2024

EPA Begins Sewer Design Project in Wahikuli, Maui

September 23, 2024

Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting to be held in Lahaina Civic Center gymnasium

September 23, 2024

County’s West Maui Business Center providing assistance to local businesses

September 20, 2024

Maui delegation connects with other fire-stricken counties during wildfire summit

September 19, 2024

Webinar for Lahaina homeowners impacted by wildfires to be held Sept. 26

September 19, 2024

County announces amended sewer service status for several lots in West Maui

September 19, 2024

Organizations invited to submit grant applications for programs in mental health, immigrant and migrant services

September 18, 2024

Meeting for Kula homeowners impacted by wildfires to be held Sept. 24

September 17, 2024

Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting to be held in Lahaina Civic Center gymnasium

September 13, 2024

Opening of residential areas south of Shaw Street in Lahaina set for Monday, Sept. 16

September 13, 2024

County affirms its cooperation and commitment to best practices, following release of second Attorney General’s report

September 13, 2024

Community Engagement Summary Report available on Ola Lahaina

September 12, 2024

Office of Economic Development accepting new grant applications

September 11, 2024

Debris cleared from 100 percent of residential properties in Lahaina Impact Zone

September 9, 2024

West Maui Early Childhood Collective supports much-needed child care in Lahaina

September 6, 2024

Mayor Richard Bissen to travel out of state for wildfire summit

September 6, 2024

County’s Office of Recovery announces partnership with Kāko‘o Maui at West Maui center

September 4, 2024

Mayor Bissen testifies on federal government’s response to 2023 Maui wildfires

August 30, 2024

Opening of Wahikuli and Māla neighborhoods in Lahaina set for Tuesday, Sept. 3

August 29, 2024

Weakening Gilma may bring rain to windward Maui, but no watches or warnings anticipated

August 29, 2024

Sessions Announces Field Hearing in Hawaii on Federal Response to Maui Wildfires

August 27, 2024

Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting to be held in Lahaina Civic Center gymnasium

August 23, 2024

Webinar for Lahaina homeowners impacted by 2023 wildfire to be held Aug. 29

August 23, 2024

Maui County residents advised to prepare as Tropical Storm Hone approaches

August 22, 2024

Funds for HCF program that supports fire individuals/couples expended, Maui Relief TANF Program continues for families with dependent children

August 21, 2024

Student art on Lahaina dust fencing removed to allow sewerline, housing projects to proceed

August 21, 2024

SBA Recovery Centers in Hawaii Remain Open to Help Businesses and Residents Impacted by the Wildfires

August 20, 2024

Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting to be held in Lahaina Civic Center gymnasium

August 20, 2024

Hawaiian Electric monitoring stormy weather forecast, urges customers to review emergency plans

August 19, 2024

MFD announces launch of new fire-sensing technology

August 19, 2024

Fleming Road, Lahaina, lots have opportunity to access County sewer service for first time

August 19, 2024

Governor Green announces Lahaina Hero Awards honoring employees' resilience

August 19, 2024

SBA Business Resource and Assessment Center Relocates to Wailuku

August 19, 2024

County announces amended sewer service status for West Maui area

August 15, 2024

Process amended for downloading Debris Removal Closeout Package

August 15, 2024

County of Maui offices to be closed on Friday, Aug. 16, in observance of Hawaiʻi Statehood Day

August 13, 2024

Council confirms new Housing, ‘Ōiwi Resources and Finance directors

August 13, 2024

Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting to be held in Lahaina Civic Center gymnasium

August 12, 2024

Kuhinia Maui gatherings conclude with Day of Hope and Prayer, Upcountry Aloha

August 11, 2024

Kamehameha Schools Kapālama students shine in production honoring Lahaina and Maui

August 10, 2024

Puana Aloha no Lahaina concert sets hope, resilience to music, launches surprise drone show

August 9, 2024

Emotional paddle-out ceremony, Upcountry luncheon and evening tribute highlight first day of Kuhinia Maui community gatherings

August 8, 2024

Mayor Bissen, Gov. Green and federal leaders pay tribute to resilience of Lahaina, Kula communities one year after wildfires

August 7, 2024

Public is advised of August 8th Lahaina stop-work, no-media in impact zone policies

August 7, 2024

Office of Recovery-West Maui will close Aug. 8 in observation of one-year mark since wildfires

August 6, 2024

One Year Later, Maui Wildfire Recovery Continues with Nearly $3 Billion in Federal Support

August 5, 2024

USACE to Begin Sewer Main Construction on Fleming Road

August 5, 2024

Fuel dock at Lahaina Small Boat Harbor to reopen tomorrow

August 5, 2024

Gov. Green Announces First Wildfire Survivor Move-Ins at Hale ‘O Lā‛ie

August 5, 2024

No Wednesday night Disaster Recovery Community Update meeting in Lahaina on Aug. 7

August 3, 2024

Unsafe Water Advisory amended for all areas of Lahaina

August 2, 2024

County moves forward to resolve wildfire lawsuits with Global Settlement

August 2, 2024

Homeowner Assistance Fund expands to $21M to help Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi homeowners

August 1, 2024

County reminds motorists that Honoapi'ilani Highway is a secondary route for through-traffic only

July 30, 2024

Close to 600 Lahaina residents participate in community-inspired Remembrance Rides

July 30, 2024

Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting to be held in Lahaina Civic Center gymnasium

July 29, 2024

White goods appliance recycling event announced for West Maui residents

July 26, 2024

Proposal to phase-out TVRs in apartment districts will head to Council

July 26, 2024

Focus groups for Kuhua/Mill Camp property owners to discuss rebuilding

July 25, 2024

Extension of the Foreclosure Moratorium in Connection with the Presidentially-Declared Major Disaster Area in Maui County, Hawaii

July 23, 2024

Continued Temporary Housing Assistance Available for Wildfire Survivors

July 23, 2024

Safety precaution prompts partial closure of Lahainaluna Road

July 23, 2024

Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting to be held in Lahaina Civic Center gymnasium

July 19, 2024

Second West Maui TDS report shows compliance with environmental regulations

July 19, 2024

County MAPPS planning and permitting site to be shut down this weekend due to emergency maintenance

July 19, 2024

Webinar for Lahaina homeowners impacted by wildfire to be held July 25

July 19, 2024

County announces amended sewer service status for several areas of West Maui

July 16, 2024

Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting to be held in Lahaina Civic Center gymnasium

July 12, 2024

Wahikuli Wayside Park repairs, beautification activities planned

July 12, 2024

Remembrance Ride for Lahaina Residents to be offered July 26-28

July 12, 2024