Maui County Invites Resident Input on FY2028 Budget at Island-Wide Meetings
Mayor Richard Bissen is hosting a series of community budget meetings across Maui County through November 2026 to gather public input on spending priorities for Fiscal Year 2028, which begins July 1, 2027. Property owners can attend in person, submit written comments, or participate online via the County’s Facebook page. Eight community budget meetings are […]
99th Maui County Fair Set for Oct. 1–4 with Contests and Exhibitions
The 2026 Maui County Fair returns October 1–4 with competitions and exhibitions open to all ages, including student contests, fiber arts, animal shows, and more. Several entry deadlines fall in mid-to-late September. The 99th Maui County Fair runs October 1–4, 2026, featuring a wide range of contests, exhibitions, and competitions. Key entry deadlines begin as […]
Lahaina Think Space Takes Community Memory Event to NYC on Sept. 18
Maui County and the Maui Public Arts Corps are bringing the Lāhainā Think Space program to New York University on September 18, marking its first event outside of Hawaiʻi. The day will include a panel on community memorialization and a film showcase honoring those lost in the 2023 Lahaina wildfires. The Lāhainā Think Space event […]
Maui Wildfire Count Down 74% This Summer Thanks to Heavy Rainfall
Maui County recorded only 23 wildfires between June and September 2026, compared to 89 during the same period last year, largely due to an unusually wet hurricane season. Fire officials warn that leeward areas and high winds still pose an ongoing risk through the remainder of hurricane season. Maui Fire Department responded to 23 wildfires […]
West Maui Bike League Hosts Candidate Forum on Transportation Future
The Maui Bicycling League is hosting a nonpartisan community event on Sept. 12, 2026, bringing together West Maui political candidates to discuss major transportation projects including the Honoapiʻilani Highway Realignment and Lahaina Bypass Extension. The event includes group bicycle rides and a candidate conversation brunch on newly reopened Front Street in Lahaina. The Sept. 12 […]
Lahainaluna and Paradise High Schools Play ‘Unity Bowl’ in West Maui
The football teams of Lahainaluna High School and Paradise High School — both from wildfire-devastated communities — faced off Saturday in a symbolic game called the ‘Unity Bowl’ at Lahainaluna’s stadium. The event drew about 1,900 attendees and several elected officials, with Lahainaluna winning 27-21. Lahainaluna High School hosted Paradise High School (California) for a […]
Maui Trains Firefighters and Volunteers to Assess Home Wildfire Risk
The Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization and Maui County completed a four-day training program for firefighters and community volunteers to conduct wildfire risk assessments on residential properties. A broader home assessment program for Maui County homeowners is expected to launch later this year. Maui firefighters and community volunteers completed four days of hands-on training in wildfire […]
Paradise & Lahainaluna High Schools Unite for Wildfire-Community Football Game
Paradise High School (CA) is traveling to Maui to play Lahainaluna High School in the inaugural Unity Bowl, a symbolic football game connecting two communities rebuilt after devastating wildfires. The game is scheduled for Saturday night at Lahainaluna. The Unity Bowl pairs Paradise, CA (2018 Camp Fire) with Lahaina (2023 wildfire) in a first-of-its-kind community […]
Maui County Extends Deadline for Wildfire Recovery Grant Applications
The County of Maui has pushed back the application deadline for two HUD-funded wildfire recovery grant programs to October 8, 2026. The grants support workforce development and public services for organizations helping residents recover from the 2023 Maui wildfires. The new application deadline for both Hoʻokumu Hou grant programs is 5 p.m. on October 8, […]
Lahaina Survivors Lose Hundreds of Thousands to Contractor Fraud, No Charges Filed
Dozens of Lahaina wildfire survivors report losing large sums to contractors who abandoned projects or misused funds, yet no criminal charges, license revocations, or fines have been issued. Maui County prosecutors say they are actively investigating and are urging victims to come forward. Survivors report contractors taking hundreds of thousands of dollars then stopping work […]