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In a lawsuit, Luana Mahi says the allegations that she improperly oversaw grants that benefitted her family members were based on “inaccurate” information and they publicly tarnished her reputation before she had a formal chance to defend herself.

The County Office of Economic Development is extending the application deadline to 5 p.m. May 15, 2026, for its Fiscal Year 2027 Grant Program that supports projects, programs and events that create a positive, sustainable economic impact across Maui County.

Applications opened Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for the County of Maui Office of Economic Development, Fiscal Year 2027 grant program, which supports projects and events that generate meaningful economic impact, strengthen local industries and enhance the overall well-being of Maui County residents. Deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m. April 30, 2026.

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.

Approximately $450,000 in funding is available through the County of Maui Office of Economic Development for grants toward programs, projects and events that promote and nurture economic development in Maui County. The department will accept new grant applications starting on March 8, and continuing until funds have been exhausted.

House Bill No. 2329 allocates $150,000 to establish a one-year pilot program to reduce the population of rose-ringed parakeets on the Garden Isle.

Personnel from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources contacted police after locating a piece of unexploded ordnance, which they said washed onshore at Hulopoʻe Beach Park on Lānaʻi.  

Maui’s purchase of 262 acres of A&B ag land in Kula has closed escrow, effectively allowing the county to nearly double the size of its current ag park lands.

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

Under the program investors can re-invest unrealized capital gains. The Opportunity Funds will then provide investment capital in low-income communities.

The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development (OED) announced that applications are now being accepted for a fifth round of grants for businesses on Lanai and Molokai.

The county Mayor’s Office of Economic Development (OED) will offer free workshops on OED grants funding for the 2019 fiscal year.

The Hawai‘i Small Business Conference attracted nearly 200 people, including more than 20 national and local business leaders and successful business owners.

The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development is now accepting applications for a fourth round of grants for businesses on the islands of Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi.

Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa will discuss the lease at the Old Maui High School at Hamakuapoko during the next edition of his TV show.

The County of Maui is currently soliciting proposals for tourism programs on Maui, Molokai and Lanai for calendar year 2012 under the County Product Enrichment Program (CPEP).

(Posted by Wendy OSHER © 2009) Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares announced the awarding of more than $900,000 in county grants in the areas of workforce development, small business, renewable energy, and the arts-among other disciplines.  The largest allocation of $300,000 goes toward operational activities at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.  Other large appropriations include […]