Maui County is hosting a Lahaina Community Meeting on August 12, 2026, moved from its usual first-Wednesday slot to honor the third anniversary of the 2023 wildfires. Topics include contractor fraud, housing reconstruction, the Lahaina bypass extension, and county recovery updates.
- The meeting takes place August 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria, and will be livestreamed on the County of Maui’s Facebook page.
- Contractor fraud will be addressed in a presentation by the County Department of the Prosecuting Attorney — a key concern for property owners rebuilding in West Maui.
- The State DOT will provide an update on the Lahaina bypass extension project, which affects access and traffic flow in the area.
- Komohana Hale Apartments reconstruction plans and county acquisitions of private water systems in West Maui will also be discussed.
- FEMA, Hawaiian Electric, and multiple county agencies will be on hand after the meeting to offer individual assistance at resource tables.
Source: Maui Now
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