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School supplies drive to benefit elementary schools affected by Maui wildfires on July 12
The Junior Chamber International (JCI) Maui chapter will host a school supply drive at the Kalana O’ Maui Building (200 S. High St.) in Wailuku on Friday, July 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Maui County wildfire property owners may transfer home exemption to another property
Maui County property owners, whose homes were destroyed or made uninhabitable by the August 2023 wildfires, have the option to transfer their home exemption to another property they own and are occupying as a principal residence in Maui County, the County of Maui Department of Finance Real Property Assessment Division (RPA) announced Tuesday.
Council Member Uʻu-Hodgins to present fire evacuation and prevention at Pāʻia Town Hall on June 25
Maui County Council Member Nohelani Uʻu-Hodgins is hosting the next Pā’ia Town Hall scheduled for Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
County of Maui gets AA+ bond rating by Fitch Ratings; outlook is ‘stable’
Fitch Ratings recently affirmed the County of Maui AA+ ratings — the second highest rating a debt issuer can receive — adding that the County outlook is “stable.”
Household Hazardous Waste collections expand to Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi, set for June
The County of Maui’s Household Hazardous Waste program has expanded to provide services to residents on Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi.
Celebrate Japanese culture at UHMC on May 25: Drumming, dancing, food and more
The 22nd annual Maui Matsuri Japanese Festival is planned to take place at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College campus on Saturday, May 25. The Japanese Festival event is from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will include free entertainment, kids crafts, food booths and trucks, crafters, exhibits, hands-on activities, passport activity, and much more.
Nearly 180 appliances collected during Lahaina white goods event
Mālama Maui Nui was successfully able to collect a total of 179 various appliances during a white goods collection event in Lahaina, held April 25-27, 2024. Mālama Maui Nui partnered with the County of Maui for the event, which focused on supporting residences that were directly affected by the August wildfires. This included pick-ups by appointment across the burn zone and a drop-off at the Lahaina Civic Center.
Community invited to ‘Spring Cleaning, Spring Sharing’ event, May 9-10
Gently used clothing, shoes and accessories for women, men and children will be for sale at the event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 9 and 10 on the front lawn of Kalana O Maui County Building, 200 S. High St., Wailuku. Only cash will be accepted as payment at this event. Proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui.
Breaking: County of Maui files complaint against cell carriers alleging failure to report outages during August 2023 fires
The County of Maui filed a third-party complaint on Wednesday in the Circuit Court of the Second Circuit, State of Hawaiʻi, against Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile US, Spectrum Mobile, and AT&T related to the August 2023 Maui wildfires.
Wai Now: Public forum sparks debate on Upcountry water well development
On Wednesday night, members of the Upcountry community gathered to discuss a possible public-private partnership aimed at incrementally building one to four water wells in Kula, Maui.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection on April 7; Deadline to make an appointment is March 28
Residents wanting to dispose of household hazardous waste can do so at an upcoming event on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The event is by appointment only and the deadline to set an appointment is on March 28.
Sugimura requests financial analysis of proposed water source development in Kula
Council Member Yuki Lei Sugimura announced today that she has requested a financial analysis of a potential water source development agreement between the County of Maui and Free Market Ventures, LLC.
Recycling Grants and Green Grants for FY25 being accepted through Maui County department
Beginning today, March 15, the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management will be accepting Letters of Inquiry for programs, projects and events aimed at promoting sustainability throughout Maui County for its Fiscal Year 2025 grant season.
Maui Office of Economic Development grant applications available for Fiscal Year 2025
The County of Maui Office of Economic Development announced that applications are now available for the Fiscal Year 2025 Grant Program. The program is designed to support projects, programs and events that aim to generate positive economic impacts within Maui County. The application deadline is April 30, 2024.
Networking event with Pacific Disaster Center speaker to take place Feb. 22
An in-person networking event presented by Maui TechOhana featuring a guest speaker from Pacific Disaster Center will take place on Feb. 22, starting at 5:15 p.m.
Lahaina Disaster Recovery Community Update meetings canceled for Feb. 7 and 14
The County of Maui Disaster Recovery Community Update meetings in Lahaina will resume Feb. 21, after being canceled this week to focus on a community gathering observing the six-month mark after the Lahaina fire.
Maui’s Martin gets new post as Public Affairs Director; Abraham to lead Communications and Government Affairs
Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen announced today that Mahina Martin, his Chief of Communications and Public Affairs, will take on a new role as Director of Public Affairs. He also appointed his legislative liaison and executive assistant, Laksmi Abraham, as Director of Communications and Government Affairs.
Amy Hānaialiʻi performing with Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony in free Maui community concert
The Hawai‘i Youth Symphony’s top orchestra, with special guest Amy Hānaialiʻi, will perform a President’s Day concert on Feb. 19 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
County of Maui announces holiday schedule
In observance of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, County of Maui offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, and Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.
County of Maui awarded for ‘excellence in financial reporting’
The County of Maui’s Department of Finance Accounts Division was awarded for “excellence in financial reporting” by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada on Nov. 1, 2023.
