#County of Maui
County Director of Human Concerns Lori Tsuhako retiring Dec. 31
County of Maui Director of Human Concerns Lori Tsuhako, who has served as a director under three different administrations, announced she is retiring at the end of the year.
Hui Mo‘olelo: Lahaina exhibit opens at Lahaina Cannery
A new public art exhibition honoring voices of Lahaina has been unveiled at Lahaina Cannery.
From story to public art: Introducing the 2025 cohort of Hui Mo‘olelo
The sixth Hui Mo‘olelo cohort has completed a weeklong storytelling training designed to preserve local voices and inspire public art projects on Maui.
Mayor Bissen hosting community budget meetings for Fiscal Year 2027
Starting next week, Mayor Richard Bissen and his administration will host community budget meetings throughout Maui County for residents to share their priorities and provide input on the budget for Fiscal Year 2027, which begins July 1, 2026.
Work paused on pump station repairs in Lahaina amid demands by ʻĀina Momona to protect sacred Mokuʻula site
ʻĀina Momona has submitted a formal complaint to the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) and the County of Maui regarding recent construction activities that have allegedly disturbed or threaten to disturb Mokuʻula, a sacred and historically significant site.
Lahaina Civic Center gymnasium permit applications to be accepted next week
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation will accept permit applications for use of the Lahaina Civic Center Gymnasium from 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, 2025.
Partial closure of Kapuka‘ulua / Baldwin Beach for tree stump removal, Aug. 21-22
A section of Baldwin Beach, also known as Kapuka‘ulua, will be temporarily closed for tree stump removal on Thursday, Aug. 21, and Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR).
County of Maui Department of Finance awarded for ‘excellence in financial reporting’
The County of Maui’s Department of Finance Accounts Division was recently awarded for “excellence in financial reporting” by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
Free Skate Jam to be held at Keōpuōlani Skatepark on Aug. 16
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation and One Love Skate are partnering to host a free Skate Jam event from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at Keōpūolani Skatepark in Kahului.
County Department of Human Concerns announces grant opportunities for FY 2027-28
The County of Maui Department of Human Concerns is now accepting grant proposals for Fiscal Years 2027 and 2028.
County postpones Holomua Kākou Lānaʻi events after tsunami warning
County of Maui Holomua Kākou events that were scheduled for Wednesday, July 30, and Thursday, July 31, 2025, on Lānaʻi have been postponed following a statewide tsunami watch, warning and advisory that have since been canceled.
Maui County plans to offer $301.8M in General Obligation bonds for public sale
For the first time since 2022, the County of Maui is planning to offer approximately $301.8 million in General Obligation (GO) bonds for public sale to fund key projects. The planned sale reflects the County’s excellent financial standing, according to the County Department of Finance.
Community input sought July 22 on potential improvements to Kehalani Mauka Park
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation invites the community to provide input on potential improvement plans for the Kehalani Mauka Park during a community meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the park’s parking lot in Wailuku.
County DOT to hold two Kīhei community events about Park Maui on July 24, 25
The County of Maui Department of Transportation will hold two community events on July 24 and 25, 2025, in Kīhei to provide updates on the Park Maui program and gather community input. The events aim to inform residents, businesses and visitors about the County’s new parking management initiative, which focuses on improving parking access and efficiency in high-demand areas.
New Fitness Courts at Keōpūolani and Kahului Community Center now open to the public
Developed to expand open, equitable access to exercise for communities, The Fitness Court lets users leverage their own bodyweight to get full-body workouts using seven exercise stations.
Youth archaeology opportunity can unearth $500 stipend
ʻŌpio (youths) can earn $500 by digging into an Upcountry archaeology series starting July 26.
Go Green Recycling event for Upcountry residents to be held Saturday, June 21
Upcountry residents can dispose of recyclable bulky items at a Go Green Recycling event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Waipuna Chapel in Kula.
County’s MAPPS will be temporarily offline June 13-14 due to software maintenance
The County of Maui’s automated planning and permitting system, or MAPPS (Maui’s Automated Planning and Permitting System), will be offline from 6 p.m. Friday, June 13, to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2025, due to planned software maintenance.
County Volunteer Center to host virtual session on recruiting, retaining volunteers
Nonprofit leaders, volunteer coordinators and community organizations in Maui County are invited to join a free virtual information session on Monday, June 9, 2025, to learn how the County of Maui Volunteer Center, HandsOn Maui, can help organizations recruit, engage and retain volunteers.
Applications now available for Hale O Piʻikea 1 affordable rental housing project in Kīhei
Applications are now being accepted for Hale O Piʻikea I, the first phase of a County-supported, three-phase affordable rental housing initiative by ʻIkenākea Development that will deliver 223 rental homes upon completion.
