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New digital platform launches Friday to streamline applications for Maui boards and commissions
Starting Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, County of Maui boards and commissions will be launching a new digital platform to allow residents to apply online for vacant seats.
Maui Mayor appoints Jade P. Rojas-Letisi as Director of Office of Economic Development
Mayor Richard Bissen appointed Jade P. Rojas-Letisi as the Director of the County of Maui Office of Economic Development, which is tasked with strengthening kama‘āina industries, supporting small businesses and advancing economic diversification across Maui Nui.
Reminder: Holomua Kākou returns to Lānaʻi next week
Mayor Richard Bissen is bringing Holomua Kākou back to Lānaʻi on Monday, Sept. 15, and Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, as part of his continuing effort to take county government to the rural communities that are part of Maui County.
Mayor Richard Bissen bringing Holomua Kākou back to Molokaʻi next week
Mayor Richard Bissen is bringing Holomua Kākou back to Molokaʻi on Monday, Aug. 25, and Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, as part of his continuing efforts to take county government to the rural areas of Maui County.
Mayor Richard Bissen bringing Holomua Kākou back to East Maui, Aug. 20-21
Mayor Richard Bissen is bringing Holomua Kākou back to East Maui next Wednesday and Thursday, as part of his continuing efforts to take county government to the rural areas of Maui County.
New dates in September announced for Mayor Bissen’s Holomua Kākou on Lānaʻi
Mayor Richard Bissen is bringing Holomua Kākou back to Lānaʻi on Monday, Sept. 15, and Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, as part of his continuing effort to take county government to the rural communities that are part of Maui County.
MEO installs board members for 2025-26, marks 60-year anniversary
Maui Economic Opportunity’s 60th-year Board of Directors, led again by Carol Reimann, were installed last month with Mayor Richard Bissen, Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and state Sen. Lynn DeCoite joining the candle-themed ceremony.
Maui Ocean Safety officers recognized: 355 ocean rescues made in 2024
In commemoration of Hawaiʻi Water Safety Day on May 14, Ocean Safety officers were recognized for their work in responding to 355 ocean rescues in Maui County last year. This included 245 rescues using watercraft, attending to 257 cases involving beachgoers in need of medical assistance, and 40 that required ambulance service. In 2024, Ocean […]
Cynthia Lallo appointed as chief of staff in Office of the Mayor
Mayor Richard Bissen has named Cynthia Lallo as chief of staff, effective today, as part of a restructuring of his executive leadership team in the Office of the Mayor. Former Chief of Staff Leo Caires is taking over duties as energy commissioner.
