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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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July 21, 2025

Mayor Bissen announces return of Maui County Fair with rides this October

July 18, 2025

County invites residents to public meeting series on soon-to-launch Ho‘okumu Hou programs

July 18, 2025

Bingo Blast featured at Kaunoa Clubhouse in Lahaina on July 29

July 17, 2025

County plans to offer approximately $301.8M in General Obligation bonds for public sale

July 16, 2025

Disaster anniversaries trigger deadlines that can cut off your insurance claim and legal rights

July 15, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - July 15 (DR-4724-HI WFS-039)

July 15, 2025

Sixth West Maui TDS report shows compliance with environmental regulations

July 14, 2025

Mark two years after the wildfires with Kuhinia Maui paddle out, gatherings on Aug. 8, 2025

July 7, 2025

Update on TDS to PDS transport of nonhazardous Lahaina wildfire debris

July 1, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - July 1 (DR-4724-HI WFS-037)

June 26, 2025

Residents encouraged to attend in-person Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday, July 2

June 25, 2025

FEMA Temporary Housing Units to Be Moved onto Private and Secondary Sites

June 20, 2025

County of Maui, HUD sign $1.6B grant agreement for disaster relief

June 18, 2025

Lahaina Resource Center closed on June 19, 24-26

June 18, 2025

FEMA to End In-Person Presence at Recovery Centers

June 16, 2025

Transport of Lahaina wildfire debris begins

June 16, 2025

County Department of Human Concerns accepting applications for FY2026 community-based mental health programs

June 12, 2025

Workshops, open houses to focus on Lahaina Town street design

June 10, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - June 10 (DR-4724-HI WFS-034)

June 10, 2025

Mayor Richard Bissen signs $1.56 billion Council-approved budget into law

June 9, 2025

Lahaina community meeting on fire hazard mitigation to be held June 16

June 9, 2025

County’s MAPPS will be temporarily offline June 13-14 due to software maintenance

June 6, 2025

Transport of Lahaina wildfire debris to start Monday, June 16

June 3, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - June 3 (DR-4724-HI WFS-033)

June 2, 2025

County invites community input on new urban forest management plan for Maui island

June 2, 2025

Residents encouraged to attend in-person Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday, June 4

May 30, 2025

Monthly Statewide Siren and Emergency Alert System test for June 2025

May 30, 2025

Residents encouraged to attend in-person Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday, June 4

May 30, 2025

MEMA urges residents, visitors to prepare ahead of hurricane season June through November

May 29, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - May 27 (DR-4724-HI WFS-032)

May 28, 2025

MEO accepts H-HEAP utility credit applications June 1-30 countywide

May 23, 2025

War Memorial stadium, track to close for capital improvement project

May 22, 2025

County announces access for noncommercial shoreline recreation near Lahaina Harbor starting Saturday

May 21, 2025

FEMA: Working Towards and Achieving a Permanent Housing Plan

May 21, 2025

Applications now accepted for Phase 1 of County-supported, affordable rental housing project in Kīhei

May 16, 2025

Transport of nonhazardous Lahaina wildfire debris from Olowalu to Central Maui to begin in June

May 15, 2025

Residents encouraged to attend Lahaina Community Webinar on Wednesday, May 21

May 14, 2025

Online Briefing to Provide Info for Lahaina Owner-Occupant Homeowners As No-Cost Property Surveys Move Ahead

May 12, 2025

Mayor Bissen announces partnership to support Lahaina homeowners in recovery

May 8, 2025

Modular home delivery for wildfire survivors to continue this week

May 7, 2025

West Maui residents may dispose of bulky, recyclable items for free at event May 17

May 5, 2025

County of Maui to hold in-person hiring event May 15 at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center

May 2, 2025

Residents encouraged to attend County’s in-person Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday, May 7

May 2, 2025

Residents encouraged to take action on annual Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

April 30, 2025

Applicants invited to County FY26 Recycling Grants Program information session May 7

April 30, 2025

Deadline extended for County OED FY26 Grant Program applications

April 28, 2025

County DWS to continue community meetings on Maui’s water future

April 28, 2025

County OED deadline approaches for FY26 Grant program applicants

April 28, 2025

Community meeting May 12 on proposed plans for two West Maui playgrounds

April 24, 2025

500 tons of coastline pilings cleared in Lahaina debris removal milepost

April 23, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - May 13 (DR-4724-HI WFS-030)

April 23, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - April 29 (DR-4724-HI WFS-028)

April 23, 2025

County announces milestone of Lahaina sewer system 100% restoration

April 22, 2025

County Parks’ native plant nursery supports coastal restoration efforts

April 22, 2025

Community input sought on draft Maui County Hazard Mitigation Plan

April 22, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - April 22 (DR-4724-HI WFS-027)

April 22, 2025

A community-led pathway toward Maui’s economic recovery and future

April 18, 2025

FEMA: Direct Housing monthly rent payment reminder

April 17, 2025

County DWS to hold online community meeting April 24

April 17, 2025

Ocean Safety Officers transition to 10-hour shifts

April 17, 2025

Hawaiian Electric hosts emergency preparedness open houses

April 15, 2025

County Department of Housing announces FY 2026 Affordable Housing Fund Annual Plan

April 15, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - April 15 (DR-4724-HI WFS-026)

April 11, 2025

HECO to discuss wildfire safety strategies at Lahaina Community Webinar to be held April 16

April 9, 2025

Property owners urged to apply for permits to rebuild nonconforming structures lost in 2023 wildfires

April 9, 2025

County DWS to hold four April community meetings on proposed water conservation rules

April 8, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet - April 8 (DR-4724-HI WFS-025)

April 7, 2025

MEMA announces new evacuation planning and notification platform: Genasys Protect

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