Maui County Fair Returns Oct. 1–4 After Six-Year Break
The Maui County Fair is making its return this October at the War Memorial Special Events Complex in Wailuku, featuring food, entertainment, cultural showcases, and various competitions. The four-day event is backed by $1.5 million in county funding and could draw significant visitor and local attendance. The 99th Maui County Fair runs October 1–4 at […]
FEMA Reimburses Maui County $1.1M for Wildfire Water System Emergency Costs
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply received $1.1 million in FEMA reimbursement for emergency protective measures taken following the 2023 wildfires. The funds are part of a broader $8.2 million FEMA disaster assistance package covering Hawaii and other jurisdictions. FEMA reimbursed Maui County’s Department of Water Supply $1.1 million for emergency protective measures […]
Maui Named Alternative Destination as Kauaʻi Recovers from Hurricane Lowell
Hawaii Tourism Authority is directing travelers with near-term Kauaʻi plans to consider Maui, Oʻahu, Lānaʻi, or Hawaiʻi Island instead, as Kauaʻi focuses on hurricane recovery. Maui’s tourism pipeline may see an uptick from redirected visitors. The Hawaii Tourism Authority officially named Maui as a recommended alternative for travelers who had planned trips to Kauaʻi following […]
Hawaii Supreme Court Weighs Challenge to $222M Attorney Fee Fund from Maui Fire Settlement
Multiple sources report that the Hawaii Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday over a lower court’s decision to carve $222 million out of the $4 billion Maui wildfire settlement to create a common benefit fund for attorneys. Four attorneys are appealing the ruling, arguing the circuit court lacked authority to establish the fund and that the […]
FEMA Sends $1.1M to Maui Water Utility as Part of $7.6M Hawaii Award
FEMA has approved $7.6 million in disaster recovery and hazard mitigation funding for Hawaii, including over $1.1 million to Maui’s water utility for ongoing repairs stemming from the 2023 Lahaina wildfires. The funding also supports a statewide transportation vulnerability study and a major hospital backup generator in Honolulu. Maui County Department of Water Supply will […]
Free Monthly Lahaina Community Gathering Returns Sept. 19 with Cultural Activities
The Paʻūpili Lahaina 3rd Saturdays event resumes September 19, 2026, at Lahaina United Methodist Church, offering free cultural programming, live entertainment, and community resources for wildfire-impacted residents. The free event runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Lahaina United Methodist Church. This month’s gathering is co-hosted with the Office of Hawaiian […]
Maui County Opens Public Input on FY2028 Budget Across Eight Communities
Mayor Richard Bissen is hosting a series of community meetings island-wide through November to gather resident input on the fiscal year 2028 county budget. Property owners can attend in person, submit comments online, or watch via the County of Maui Facebook page. Meetings run from September 16 through November 12, covering Upcountry, Haiku/Paia, Central, South, […]
Mokulele Airlines Wins $19.4M Federal Contract for Lanai–Maui Air Service
Multiple sources report that Mokulele Airlines, a subsidiary of Surf Air Mobility, has been awarded a four-year, $19.4 million Essential Air Service contract from the U.S. Department of Transportation to continue scheduled flights connecting Lanai with Honolulu and Kahului (OGG). The contract runs through August 2030 and doubles the length of the airline’s previous agreement. […]
Maui Homeowners Have Until Dec. 31 to File for Property Tax Exemptions
Hawaii’s four counties offer property tax exemptions for owner-occupied homes, and many homeowners miss out by not filing. Maui County’s deadline is December 31, and owners who miss it may still qualify for a partial-year exemption. Maui County homeowners must file by December 31 each year, though late filers may now receive a partial-year exemption. […]
Hawaii’s Back-to-Back Storms Push State Toward Resilience Overhaul
A historic El Niño season has battered Hawaii with multiple hurricanes and storms in rapid succession, straining emergency management resources. State and county leaders are now discussing long-term changes to infrastructure, building codes, and disaster preparedness to handle increasing climate risks. Hurricane Lowell struck Kauaʻi last week while crews were still repairing Maui and Hawaii […]