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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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December 11, 2025

County invites community to upcoming meetings on draft commercial design guidelines for Lahaina

December 10, 2025

County of Maui departments announce brief facility closures for training

December 9, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet December 9, 2025 (DR-4724-HI WFS-058)

December 4, 2025

County streets near Lahaina harbor to reopen for daytime public access starting Dec. 15

December 3, 2025

MEMA completes wildfire risk reduction project in Ukumehame

December 3, 2025

FAQ: Preparing for the Potential Conclusion of FEMA Assistance on February 10, 2026

December 2, 2025

Rebuilding benchmark: 100th completed structure in wildfire-affected areas

December 2, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet December 2, 2025 (DR-4724-HI WFS-057)

December 2, 2025

Limited commercial boat operations to resume Dec. 15 at Lahaina Small Boat Harbor

November 28, 2025

Lahaina Community Meeting set for Wednesday, Dec. 3

November 25, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - November 25 (DR-4724-HI WFS-056)

November 25, 2025

County of Maui offices to be closed Thursday for Thanksgiving holiday

November 21, 2025

Debris call center to close; Temporary Debris Storage site restoration continues

November 21, 2025

Hot Kūpuna Nights: A Beautiful Evening of Mele and Aloha

November 19, 2025

County’s Office of Economic Development announces holiday promotions for local businesses

November 18, 2025

Maui County Senior Fair draws more than 1,000 to learn about services, programs

November 18, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - November 18 (DR-4724-HI WFS-055)

November 17, 2025

DWS West Maui system’s Maximum Reliable Capacity and 3-Year Water Usage Forecast released

November 17, 2025

First eight families receive County of Maui’s First-Time Homebuyer Program shopping letters

November 17, 2025

Trace levels of selenium detected in Lahaina Water System; amounts far below safety limits

November 13, 2025

Previously on Oʻahu and Big Island, Hot Kūpuna Nights a first for Lahaina on Nov. 20

November 13, 2025

List of programs MEO offering for federal shutdown, wildfire and general relief

November 13, 2025

Water Shutdown Notice Affecting Residents and Businesses on Waine‘e Street

November 13, 2025

Hui Mo‘olelo: Lāhainā Film Fest Returns by Popular Demand

November 6, 2025

County of Maui offices to be closed Tuesday in observance of Veterans Day

November 5, 2025

Maui Relief TANF Program provides help to wildfire impacted families and individuals

November 4, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - November 4 (DR-4724-HI WFS-054)

November 3, 2025

Hawaiʻi Relief Program offers utility assistance

November 3, 2025

Lahaina Community Meeting set for Wednesday, Nov. 5

November 3, 2025

Resources for Families Impacted from the Federal Shutdown

October 31, 2025

Department of Human Services | Hawai‘i Emergency Food Benefit FAQs: state-sponsored $250 per person to purchase food

October 30, 2025

FAQ: Direct Housing Rental Payment Process

October 30, 2025

Modular Homes to be transported to Lahaina on Mondays

October 29, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - October 29 (DR-4724-HI WFS-053)

October 24, 2025

County’s HandsOn Maui to hold Nov. 13 workshop for nonprofits on using AI to recruit, retain volunteers

October 22, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - October 22 (DR-4724-HI WFS-052)

October 22, 2025

Lahaina wildfire debris transitions to restoration phase in Olowalu

October 15, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - October 15 (DR-4724-HI WFS-051)

October 14, 2025

Ho‘ola‘a Hale: Blessing Ceremony Marks Establishment of Volunteer Base for Lahaina Rebuild

October 10, 2025

HCL Offers Forbearances for Federal Employees Impacted by Shutdown; Moves Ahead with DHHL Grant Program

October 7, 2025

Maui County Fair celebrates community spirit, creativity with contests; committee thanked

October 7, 2025

Online registration to be held Nov. 1 to 15 for PALS Winter Program

October 6, 2025

After long break, historic 98th Maui County Fair draws more than 100,000 to Wailuku

October 3, 2025

Historic return of Maui County Fair draws 30,000 fair entrants on opening night

October 2, 2025

Keōpūolani Regional Park recreational use closed for 98th Maui County Fair activities

October 1, 2025

County Corner to feature about 15 County booths at 98th Maui County Fair

October 1, 2025

Election Division at Maui County Fair Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center Location

October 1, 2025

Hui Mo‘olelo: Lāhainā Exhibit Opens at Lahaina Cannery

September 29, 2025

Maui County Fair announces shuttle service, parking, traffic updates

September 26, 2025

Final Environmental Impact Statement Released for Honoapi‘ilani Highway Improvements Project

September 26, 2025

Lahaina Community Meeting to be held online Wednesday, Oct. 1

September 25, 2025

Maui County Fair offers special boat rides, shuttles for Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi residents

September 24, 2025

Pā‘ia-Ha‘ikū community budget meeting rescheduled to Oct. 16; other meetings slated

September 24, 2025

FAQ: Understanding the Role of FEMA Recertification Advisors in Supporting Direct Housing Survivors

September 23, 2025

Mayor Bissen appoints Jade P. Rojas-Letisi as new Director of County Office of Economic Development

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