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August 13, 2026

This Week's Roundup

Emergency Preparedness

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

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

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

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Wildfire Recovery

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Kuhinia Maui brings community together in three-year remembrance of 2023 Wildfires on Aug. 8

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View video and slides from in-person Lahaina Community Meeting held August 12 at Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria

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

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Kona Storms Response

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South Kīhei Road sinkhole repair completed, road opened ahead of schedule, Aug. 11

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Storm-damaged Kamaʻole Beach Park II reopens today

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

Upcoming Events

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Lahaina kūpuna invited to Hot Kūpuna Nights on Aug. 19

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Other Updates

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

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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

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

June 9, 2026

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

June 7, 2026

One Week Left to Apply for Federal Assistance

June 5, 2026

County of Maui offices to be closed for King Kamehameha I Day

June 5, 2026

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

June 4, 2026

After storm repairs, Ukumehame Firing Range is set to reopen on Friday

June 4, 2026

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

June 3, 2026

County liquor license holders reminded of June 15 renewal deadline

June 1, 2026

Maui County leaders urge preparedness as hurricane season starts with above-normal predictions

June 1, 2026

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

June 1, 2026

DR-4724P-HI MFS-001 Monthly Maui Wildfires Recovery Fact Sheet June 1, 2026

June 1, 2026

Two weeks left to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and Small Business Administration low interest loans

May 29, 2026

Residents encouraged to attend County’s Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday, June 3

May 25, 2026

Complex fixes and pursuit of emergency federal funding shapes timeline for permanent South Kīhei Road repairs

May 22, 2026

Mayor Richard Bissen bringing Holomua Kākou back to Molokaʻi, other rural communities

May 22, 2026

A Space to Remember, Heal and Look Forward: Lāhainā Think Space Opens at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center

May 21, 2026

New DPR website launched for public input on West Maui community center and field house

May 21, 2026

Storm repair work temporarily paused on section of South Kīhei Road

May 19, 2026

County of Maui offices to be closed for Memorial Day

May 18, 2026

Historic County-Maui Land & Pineapple MOU sets framework for long-term water security, public stewardship

May 15, 2026

County DPW announces new procedures for factory-built housing in Lahaina Burn Zone

May 15, 2026

Guardrail work to shift and close lanes on Honoapi‘ilani Highway

May 15, 2026

Deadline to request curbside pickup for storm debris is May 22

May 15, 2026

Rental assistance available for those impacted by Kona Low Flooding

May 14, 2026

One Month Left to Apply for Federal Assistance

May 12, 2026

Public meeting for West Maui community center and field house set for May 19 in Lahaina

May 12, 2026

County OED announces $150K in grant funding available for financial literacy programs

May 11, 2026

Closure to begin half-hour later for section of South Kīhei Road undergoing storm repair work

May 8, 2026

State expands access to Kona Low Storm disaster assistance

May 5, 2026

Mayor Bissen’s administration launches newly redesigned mauicounty.gov website

May 5, 2026

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet May 5, 2026 (DR-4724-HI WFS-073)

May 5, 2026

FEMA, SBA assistance event set for May 6 on Moloka‘i

May 4, 2026

County Office of Recovery highlighting two federal services for residents affected by Kona storms

May 4, 2026

County’s next commercial property workshop May 7th to focus on historic district recovery

May 4, 2026

County Housing Department launches Moloka‘i Voluntary Deed Restriction pilot program

May 1, 2026

Residents encouraged to attend County’s Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday, May 6

May 1, 2026

New County Small Grants Program opens for applications

May 1, 2026

Application deadline extended to May 15 for FY27 OED grants

April 28, 2026

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet April 28, 2026 (DR-4724-HI WFS-072)

April 27, 2026

Applicants invited to information session for County FY27 Environmental Protection and Sustainability grants

April 27, 2026

Closure revised for section of South Kīhei Road undergoing storm repair work

April 23, 2026

Mayor Bissen announces 99th Maui County Fair will return to War Memorial in Wailuku

April 22, 2026