Maui County Hosts Rebuild Contractor Open House for Fire-Affected Homeowners July 15
Multiple sources report that Maui County’s Office of Recovery is hosting a public open house on July 15, 2026, connecting wildfire-displaced homeowners with the contractor selected for the Hoʻokumu Hou reconstruction program. The event is designed to help eligible homeowners understand their rebuilding options, regardless of where they are in the recovery process. The ‘Meet […]
Free 3-Day Lahaina Homecoming Event Set for July 17–19 at Multiple Sites
The Maui Economic Recovery Commission is hosting a free public event July 17–19 to welcome back 103 displaced Lahaina residents and celebrate community healing. Events at Lahaina Cannery Mall, Campbell Park, and Lahaina United Methodist Church include live entertainment, cultural programs, and a career fair. The inaugural Lahaina Homecoming runs July 17–19 at three public […]
Maui County Signs Friendship City Pact with Japanese Town That Survived 2011 Tsunami
Maui County and Higashimatsushima City, Japan, have formalized a Friendship City agreement built on shared disaster recovery experiences following the 2023 Maui wildfires. The partnership focuses on cultural exchange, youth education, and mutual support in long-term rebuilding efforts. Mayor Bissen and Higashimatsushima Mayor Atsumi signed the formal agreement at the Kalana O Maui County building […]
FEMA Raises Rent for Lahaina Fire Survivors Still in Temporary Housing
Multiple reports from Mauirecovers.org detail an upcoming rent increase for wildfire survivors remaining in FEMA-provided temporary housing units. Beginning September 1, 2026, occupants will be charged 50% of the HUD Fair Market Rent for Maui County, as part of a broader effort to encourage transition to permanent housing. FEMA’s Direct Housing assistance has been extended […]
Lahaina Homecoming Career Fair Set for July 17 at Cannery Mall
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development is hosting a free career fair on July 17 as part of the three-day Lahaina Homecoming celebration, connecting residents and returning kamaʻāina with employers across multiple industries. The event runs 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lahaina Cannery Mall. The free career fair takes place July 17 from 10:30 […]
Maui County Buys West Maui Condo to House Fire-Displaced Seniors
The Maui County Council unanimously approved spending up to $278,000 in federal CDBG funds to purchase a Honokōwai condo unit for its Nā Hale Kūpuna program, which provides permanent housing for seniors displaced by the 2023 Lahaina wildfires. The program currently houses 10 people across eight units and has roughly 60 households on its waiting […]
Lahaina Fishing Shop Reopens Near Cannery After 2023 Fire Destroyed Original Store
West Maui Sports & Fishing Supply has reopened at a new location next to Lahaina Cannery, nearly three years after the 2023 wildfire destroyed its Old Lahaina Center store. Owners Lopaka and Katie Wilson say the reopening signals hope for other Lahaina businesses still working toward recovery. West Maui Sports & Fishing Supply reopened in […]
Maui County Signs Friendship City Pact with Japanese City Linked by Disaster Recovery
Multiple Maui County sources report that Mayor Richard Bissen formalized a Friendship City agreement with Higashimatsushima City, Japan, during a signing ceremony at the Kalana O Maui County building on July 8. The partnership, rooted in shared disaster recovery experiences, grew from the Kibou for Maui program connecting Lahainaluna High School students with the Japanese […]
Free Lahaina Homecoming Event July 17–19 to Reunite 103 Displaced Residents
A three-day community event called Lahaina Homecoming will take place July 17–19, 2026, bringing 103 former Lahaina residents back to Maui with sponsored airfare while opening cultural programming and resources to the general public. The free event runs July 17–19 at Lahaina Cannery Mall, Lahaina United Methodist Church, and Campbell Park. 103 former residents from […]
Kaiser Permanente to Open New Lahaina Clinic with Maui Health Partnership
Kaiser Permanente and Maui Health announced plans to open a permanent clinic in Lahaina, replacing the facility destroyed in the August 2023 wildfires. The partnership aims to expand healthcare access for West Maui residents and visitors. Kaiser Permanente will partner with Maui Health to establish a new permanent clinic in Lahaina, nearly three years after […]