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LTRG & All Hands And Hearts

Volunteers needed for Lahaina Clean-Up Kōkua to help residents with wildfire cleanup and rebuilding efforts

Maui Economic Opportunity

Maui Relief TANF Program offers new benefits, including appliances

County of Maui Office of Economic Development

County of Maui launches “Season of Giving” campaign to boost small businesses in Maui Nui

County of Maui Office of Innovation & Sustainability

Māori leader to be featured Tuesday at Mayor’s Sustainability Speaker Series

County of Maui

Lahainaluna Road to reopen for unrestricted access after smokestack declared safe

LahainaTown Action Committee

Shop and Support Lahaina Businesses at Kokua for Maui Holiday Shopping Event on November 15th at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa

FEMA

FEMA Is Working To Place Temporary Housing Units on Privately Owned Vacant Lots

Hoʻōla iā Mauiakama Disaster Long Term Recovery Group

FEMA Is Working To Place Temporary Housing Units on Privately Owned Vacant Lots

County of Maui

County Volunteer Center to offer workshop on social media marketing to recruit holiday volunteers

Community meeting scheduled to gather feedback on new proposed site to rebuild King Kamehameha III Elementary in Lahaina

Lahaina Homeowner Recovery Program

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

County of Maui

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

County of Maui

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

County of Maui

County approves building permits for Kahoma Village reconstruction in Lahaina

Maui Economic Opportunity

MEO to provide financial education, credit counseling to fire survivors

County of Maui

Potential interisland ferry service topic of second round of community workshops

FEMA

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

County of Maui Department of Agriculture

County Department of Agriculture seeking input on Food and Nutrition Security Plan

County of Maui Office of Innovation & Sustainability

Mayorʻs Sustainability Speaker Series to feature indigenous leader from Tsilhqotʻin Nation in British Columbia, Canada

County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety

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

County of Maui

Planning Department launches expedited SMA exemption process for Lahaina parcels

Hawaiian Telecom

Hawai‘i Non-Profits Encouraged to Apply for Grants in October Focus on Economic and Social Mobility, and Environmental Sustainability

County of Maui Office of Economic Development

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

County of Maui

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

County of Maui Department of Human Concerns

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

County of Maui

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

County of Maui Office of Recovery

Community Engagement Summary Report available on Ola Lahaina

County of Maui

Office of Economic Development accepting new grant applications

Maui Economic Opportunity

MEO Head Start preschool has openings in Ha‘ikū and Lahaina

County of Maui

County Planning Department conducting quality of life survey

County of Maui

County’s Office of Recovery announces partnership with Kākoʻo Maui at West Maui center

Maui Economic Opportunity

MEO Youth Services joins Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation ceremony

County of Maui

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

County of Maui

Farmers, livestock workers can pre-register for Hawaiʻi Farm and Food Worker Relief Grant Program In-person payment registration events to be held Sept. 6 to 9 on Maui, Molokaʻi

Maui Economic Opportunity

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

County of Maui

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

SBA

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

County of Maui

Blessing held to commemorate acquisition of Pōhākea Watershed in Mā‘alaea

Hawaiian Electric

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

County of Maui

Process amended for downloading Debris Removal Closeout Package

County of Maui

Council confirms new Housing, ‘Ōiwi Resources and Finance directors

County of Maui

Kamehameha Schools Kapālama students shine in production honoring Lahaina and Maui

County of Maui

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

County of Maui

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

County of Maui

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

County of Maui

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

County of Maui

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

County of Maui

Second West Maui TDS report shows compliance with environmental regulations

MEMA

Residents in certain areas near 410-acre Crater Road fire encouraged to be prepared in case evacuations are necessary

County of Maui

Mayor Bissen signs emergency proclamation in response to Crater Road Fire

Maui County Committee on the Status of Women

Women’s Health Conference to be held July 13 at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center

County of Maui Office of Recovery

New County of Maui Office of Recovery-West Maui opens today in Lahaina Gateway

County of Maui

Maui to mark one year after the wildfires with community-driven special events

County of Maui Office of Recovery

County Office of Recovery to hold open house of West Maui office on July 3

County of Maui Department of Transportation

New parking policies, rates to take effect July 1 for Wailuku Garage parking

County of Maui

Organizations invited to apply to administer County Agricultural Micro Grants Program

County of Maui

Maui Planning Commission hears testimony on Mayor Bissen’s proposed TVR legislation

County of Maui Office of Recovery

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

County of Maui Office of Recovery

Lahaina Town Historic and Business Districts Planning Workshop to be held Saturday

County of Maui

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

County of Maui

Maui County wildfire property owners may transfer home exemption to another property

County of Maui

Unsafe Water Advisory lifted for portion of Lahaina

County of Maui

Progress with restoration of Lahaina water, wastewater services and other important updates shared at Weekly Disaster Recovery Community Update meeting

County of Maui

Mayor Richard Bissen signs $1.263B Council-approved budget into law

State of Hawaii Department of Health

Department of Health reminds public to be vigilant due to high Covid-19 activity levels

County of Maui

County real property wildfire long-term rental exemption application deadline extended to June 30

County of Maui Office of Recovery

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

County of Maui

Lahaina Town South Neighborhood Planning Workshop on Saturday

County of Maui

Alternative Debris Removal Program standards approved; deadline to apply June 15

County of Maui

Temporary groundwater monitoring wells to be installed at Temporary Debris Storage site in Olowalu

County of Maui

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

County of Maui

County of Maui announces AA+ bond rating by Fitch Ratings

County of Maui

County launches online version of Lahaina Recovery Neighborhood Planning Workshops

County of Maui

Kibou for Maui Project supports Maui delegation to study recovery, rebuilding in Japan

County of Maui

County of Maui donates Fairways at Maui Lani lots to Nā Hale O Maui for affordable housing

State Department of Health

New DOH respiratory disease dashboard shows increasing COVID-19 activity

County of Maui

No Lahaina Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting on Wednesday, May 29

Alaska Airlines

Gov. Green, Alaska Airlines and partners announce travel gift program for Maui wildfire-impacted families

County of Maui

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

FEMA

COFA Citizens Have Less Than Two Weeks to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance

USACE

Blasting schedule released for Kilohana temporary housing site

County of Maui

Landlords now required to file affidavit for lease termination exception

County of Maui

Survey for Lahaina Recovery Plan now available in Hawaiian, Ilocano, Spanish, Tagalog, Tongan

County of Maui

County issues RFP for After-Action Report of Maui Emergency Management Agency’s coordination of the Aug. 8 wildfire

County of Maui

Ti leaf lei making featured May 16 at Kaunoa Clubhouse in West Maui

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Extends Additional Relief to Borrowers in Maui, HI

County of Maui

Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting to feature update on Lahaina Aquatic Center

Hawaiian Electric

Moratorium on disconnections of electric service for nonpayment for Maui customers extended through July 2

County of Maui

Maui Homeowner Assistance Fund Program accepting applications starting today, May 6

County of Maui

Mayor Bissen moves to repeal decades-old TVR rule to expand long-term housing inventory

Hawai‘i Community Lending

Hawai‘i Community Lending Announces Lahaina Homeowner Recovery Program

County of Maui

Kahului Fire Station, County Building to be lit red in remembrance of fallen firefighters

County of Maui

County files complaint seeking to hold cell carriers responsible for failure to report outages during August 2023 fires

County of Maui

New County Recovery Permit Center opened today in Kahului

County of Maui

County Office of Recovery neighborhood planning workshop for Wahikuli residents May 4

County of Maui

Wildfire property owners opting for Alternative Debris Removal Program encouraged to sign up for online notices

Lahaina Civic Ctr DRC to end Sat., April 27; but two new locations for services available

FEMA

Disaster Recovery Centers to Close April 27 but FEMA Help Still Available

County of Maui

County’s new Recovery Permitting Center slated to open April 29 in Kahului

County of Maui

First Olowalu TDS report shows no environmental impacts, compliance with environmental regulations