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 […]
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 […]
County Hosts Lahaina Rebuild Open House July 15 with General Contractor
Multiple sources report that Maui County’s Office of Recovery is holding a public open house on July 15, 2026, for wildfire-impacted homeowners to meet the contractor selected for the Hoʻokumu Hou reconstruction program. The event is aimed at helping eligible homeowners understand their rebuilding options and next steps. Applications for up to $1.2 million in […]
Maui County to Review Coastal Development Boundary Unchanged Since 1979
Multiple sources report that the Maui County Department of Planning will present a Special Management Area (SMA) boundary assessment project at the July 14 Maui Planning Commission meeting. The SMA governs development controls along the shoreline, and Maui’s current boundary has not been updated since 1979. The meeting is an early-stage public introduction with no […]
First Front Street Commercial Space Since Fire to Open This Fall in Lahaina
A new interim marketplace called ʻUlu o Lele is set to open on Lahaina’s Front Street in September 2026, becoming the first commercial project to return to the area since the 2023 wildfire. The $8 million, two-year project will host 25–50 local vendors at the former Outlets of Maui site. ʻUlu o Lele (‘Growth of […]
South Maui Water Service Restored After Emergency Main Repair
Maui County has restored water service in South Maui following emergency repairs to a 30-inch water main. Hydrant flushing is underway on Auhana Road, Olena Street, and Wailea Alanui Drive to clear air and sediment from the lines. Water service in South Maui has been fully restored after emergency repairs to a 30-inch water main. […]
‘Ulu o Lele Marketplace to Bring First Storefronts Back to Lahaina’s Front Street
Multiple outlets reported this week that Maui County and the Hawaiian Council unveiled plans for the ‘Ulu o Lele Marketplace, marking the first major commercial reinvestment on Lahaina’s Front Street since the August 2023 wildfire. The $8 million outdoor marketplace is set to open in September on the former Outlets of Maui site, nearly three […]
ʻUlu o Lele Marketplace to Bring 25 Vendors Back to Lahaina’s Front Street This Fall
Multiple outlets including Maui Now, Hawaii News Now, and Maui County reported that the ʻUlu o Lele marketplace — the first project to restore storefronts to Lahaina’s Front Street since the 2023 wildfire — is set to open in September 2026. The $8 million initiative is led by the nonprofit Hawaiian Council and will occupy […]