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As Maui Economic Opportunity marks its 60-year anniversary this year, the nonprofit poverty-fighting Community Action Agency held an open house Tuesday, Feb. 4, attended by more than 70 government officials, including Mayor Richard Bissen; community leaders and partners; and MEO Board Members and staff.

The Maui County Business Resource Center hosts guest presenter Sandy Baz for discussion focused on “The dollar value of your Maui-based business.”

A decline in donations this past year has presented significant challenges for Maui United Way; however, MUW continues to work to bridge the gap between available resources and the growing demand for assistance in the community.

Maui United Way announced that Maui County Managing Director, Sandy Baz has joined its board of directors.

Henrietta Chong of Kula Catholic Community and attorney Peter Horovitz were named Volunteers of the Year at the 36th Maui Economic Opportunity Volunteer Celebration on Monday, Feb. 14.

Lt. Gov. Josh Green told Maui Now in an exclusive interview today that state officials are “hopeful and cautiously optimistic” that most COVID-19 restrictions could be lifted by the end of next month. Maui County Managing Director Sandy Baz, meanwhile, said the Safe Travels program may be eliminated in the next month or two, adding that nothing has been set in stone.

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino will convene a virtual COVID-19 Discussion Panel from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, on the BlueJeans video conferencing platform.

“We look forward to our economic recovery and the return of visitors is one more step in our progress towards a new normal,” said County of Maui Managing Director, Sandy Baz.

Group leaders say they are seeking Mayor Victorino’s removal as they stand in opposition to ongoing emergency health mandates, calling the county government practices an “overreach” of powers.

Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino has made a request to Hawaiʻi Gov. David Ige to ease some COVID-19 restrictions in the county due to a decline in the number of cases, the stabilization of the health care system and a 7-day average testing positivity rate of 2.22 percent, lowest in the state.

Maui United Way raised a total of over $600,000 this year during its Live United campaign, which will go toward 39 health and human services programs in Maui County.

Maui County announced it is easing up on COVID-19 restrictions, just in time for Motherʻs Day. They include allow social gatherings up to 10 people and increasing restaurant capacity to 50 percent.

Individuals who are fully vaccinated in Hawaiʻi may soon get the opportunity to travel inter-island without having to take a pre-travel COVID-19 test.

s COVID-19 surges on Maui, with an average of 30 new cases per day over the past two weeks, County leadership has experienced an even tougher balancing act between protecting public health and not doing more harm to an already devastated economy.

Maui Managing Director Sandy Baz provided an update on the COVID-19 response in Maui County today.  For a complete written recap and end of day highlights click here. 

The petition urges the county to settle the legal case involving it’s Lahaina wastewater treatment plant and withdraw it’s appeal to the US Supreme Court.

By 2025, there is an anticipated need of nearly 14,000 additional units in Maui County.  That would include homes for ownership as well as rentals for various

For a 26th consecutive year, the County of Maui is the recipient of the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award issued by the Gov. Finance Officers Association.

Department staff and members of the Wailuku Civic Complex Project Advisory Committee will be present to listen to ideas and concerns from public.

A Maui council committee Wednesday night voted 5-4 against recommending the Mayor’s nominee, John D. Kim as prosecuting attorney.