Tag: Maui County Council

County Seeks Input on New Lahaina Community Center and Field House Plans

Maui County is hosting a public meeting May 19 to gather community input on a new community center and field house near Lahaina Recreation Center. The facilities will serve as gathering spaces and emergency shelters. Public meeting scheduled for May 19, 5:30-7 p.m. at Lahaina Civic Center social hall. Community center will include commercial kitchen, […]

County Council Member Sugimura Enters 2026 Maui County Mayor Race

Maui County Council member Yuki Lei Sugimura officially filed nomination papers to run for mayor in 2026. Her campaign focuses on housing, infrastructure, government efficiency, and economic resilience. Sugimura’s platform prioritizes housing solutions, infrastructure development, and improved permitting processes. Campaign emphasizes making government more efficient and responsive to residents’ daily needs. Economic resilience and supporting […]

Maui County Seeks Input on New Lahaina Community Center and Field House

Maui County is hosting a public meeting May 19 to gather community input on plans for a new multipurpose community center and field house near the Lahaina Recreation Center. The facilities will serve as gathering spaces and emergency resources for West Maui residents. Public meeting scheduled for May 19, 5:30-7 p.m. at Lahaina Civic Center […]

Maui Police Honor Fallen Officer During National Police Week Observance

The Maui Police Department is participating in National Police Week events in Washington D.C. and illuminating the Wailuku Police Station in blue throughout May to honor fallen officers. MPD delegation attending memorial events in Washington D.C. to honor Officer Suzanne O at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Wailuku Police Station will display blue lighting […]

Agriculture Leader Bobby Pahia Files for Upcountry Council Seat

Bobby Pahia, a family business owner with experience in land use planning and water management, has officially filed to run for the Upcountry Maui County Council seat. His campaign focuses on protecting land, providing cost-of-living relief, and supporting local families. Pahia brings decades of experience in land use planning, water management, and infrastructure maintenance to […]

Maui County Street Homelessness Rises 40% Despite Flat Overall Numbers

The 2026 Homeless Point in Time Count conducted in January shows unsheltered homelessness on Maui jumped 40% while total homeless numbers remained essentially unchanged, according to multiple reports released this week. The data reveals a shift from sheltered to unsheltered populations amid ongoing housing challenges. Total homeless count in Maui County decreased slightly from 654 […]

Maui County Seeks Input on New Lahaina Community Center and Field House

Maui County will hold a public meeting May 19 to gather community feedback on plans for a new multipurpose community center and field house near Lahaina Recreation Center. Both facilities will serve as emergency resources and community gathering spaces. Public meeting scheduled May 19, 5:30-7 p.m. at Lahaina Civic Center social hall for community input. […]

Weekend Road Closures on Makawao Avenue Continue Through June 2026

Makawao Avenue will have weekend road closures from May 16 through June 21, 2026, as part of ongoing reconstruction work. Local traffic access will be maintained during the closures. Full weekend closures from 6 a.m. Saturday to 6:30 p.m. Sunday affect different sections each weekend through June 21, 2026. Local traffic access will be maintained […]

Maui County Offers $150K Grants for Financial Literacy Programs

Maui County’s Office of Economic Development is offering $150,000 in grants for financial literacy programs serving residents, with applications due June 15. The funding prioritizes programs covering budgeting, credit, housing readiness, and small business financial management. Grant applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on June 15, 2026. Priority given to programs serving underserved communities […]

Ho’okipa Hosts First-Ever State High School Surfing Championship

Maui County has reported on the successful hosting of Hawaii’s inaugural state high school surfing championships at Ho’okipa Beach Park on May 1-2, 2026. The event drew significant participation and praise for the venue’s world-class conditions. 174 high school surfers (87 boys and 87 girls) competed in the first-ever HHSAA state surfing championship Over 1,000 […]