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Maui County Council Member Kauanoe Batangan has proposed an across-the-board 1.25% budget cut for non-first-responder departments that would yield somewhat more than $5 million in savings from Mayor Richard Bissen’s fiscal 2027 $1.61 billion budget proposal.

In 2023, the Maui County Council put aside $2.75 million to help families build ʻohana units, but problems with the program have stalled the awarding of grants.

The next Wailuku First Friday town party is set for Nov. 1, from 6 to 9 p.m., on Market Street. In celebration of community generosity, several Wailuku town merchants and event vendors have announced that proceeds from their sales will be donated to local organizations.

The Maui Nonprofit Directors Association will be announcing the Humanitarian, Business and Executive Director of the Year award winners at the association’s annual meeting, 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Maui Beach Hotel Ballroom.

The Wailuku First Friday street party on Sept. 6, 2024 kick’s-off the two month Hawaiian Showcase “Festivals of Aloha.” The event, from 6 to 9 p.m., features entertainment by Maui Music Mission, Te Ohi Nui and Hālau Keola Aliʻi O Kekai. The Hammah House Band celebrates their release of the single “Like Mehk,” with music on the Market St. Stage.

The ‘Ohana Assistance Pilot Project launched on Monday to provide grants of up to $100,000 to Maui County homeowners toward the cost of design and construction of attached or detached ʻohana units.

“Creating new residential housing is a top priority for the council, especially since the August 2023 wildfires, and the ʻOhana Assistance Program will help meet some of the housing needs of our residents,” said Lee, who holds the council seat for the Wailuku-Waiheʻe-Waikapū residency area. “This first year is considered a pilot program, but based on the hundreds of inquiries we’ve received, it will likely be well funded for years to come.”

In 2024, HTA is partnering to provide more than $7.5 million in total funding to support 163 nonprofit organizations, community groups, practitioners, projects and events throughout the state.

The meeting and luncheon were held in the Ka Lima O Maui’s new home at 127 Mahalani Street behind the Cameron Center.

Farmers and ranchers can receive a grant up to $30,000 for fencing and to cover crop damage and other losses caused by feral animals.

Mayor Michael Victorino announced the award of grants to two nonprofit groups, for fiscal year 2022, totaling $28,400 to support Hawaiian cultural events and raise community awareness of and appreciation for the islands’ host culture.

Among the Maui recipients are: Hāna Arts for workshops and events in East Maui; Lōkahi Pacific for various festivals and hoʻolauleʻa events; and Hui Noʻeau for art workshops and programs. A full list of Maui County recipients are posted below:

Local children’s entertainment group, The Peek-a-Bows, announced the release their third episode entitled “Lōkahi” on New Year’s Eve. This is the last episode of their 3-part mini-series created for young children ages 2-6.

Inaugural Hoʻopili Nā Mahiʻai event aimed to connect farmers with resources and opportunities.

JAWS Big Wave Championships to Donates to Maui Nonprofits in Lieu of Site Rental Fee. This year’s recipients of donations include Mālama Maui Nui, Boys and Girls Clubs of Maui, Maui Interscholastic League, Imua Family Services and Lōkahi Pacific/Teens On Call.

Funds have helped preserve our environment and open space, support our small businesses, and share our host culture with residents and visitors.

A blessing was held for the new affordable housing subdivision at Mokuhau in Happy Valley on Monday.  

The small business revitalization grants assist businesses with fewer than 10 employees in Maui’s rural communities hardest hit by economic downturns.

The non-profit Lokahi Pacific broke ground on a new affordable housing complex in Happy Valley on Maui. The 16 unit project is slated for completion in February 2016.

The “Small Business Revitalization” program is designed to assist small businesses on Lānaʻi that have fewer than 10 employees, with 40/60 matching grants ranging from $500 to $5,000.