#wildfire risk reduction
Mayor Bissen proposes $1.616 billion budget for fiscal 2027
Mayor Richard Bissen presented a $1.616 billion proposed fiscal 2027 budget to the Maui County Council on Wednesday morning, prioritizing affordable housing, Lahaina wildfire recovery and water system improvements.
HECO works to reduce wildfire risks statewide
Hawaiian Electric Co. continues to strengthen the statewide power grid and reduce wildfire risk across all islands through pole replacements, vegetation management and new equipment installations, according to a HECO announcement. On Maui, crews in the Olinda area have expanded hazard tree removals in coordination with landowners to clear invasive trees and debris. Installation of insulated […]
Lahaina Community Meeting set for Wednesday, Dec. 3
Residents are encouraged to attend the County of Maui’s Lahaina Community Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at the Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria.
Wildfire risk reduction work continues in Ukumehame as crews clear hazardous material, brush, abandoned vehicles
The County of Maui’s wildfire risk reduction work continues at Mile Marker 13.5 in Ukumehame, a public safety initiative led by the Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to protect lives, property, and the only highway connecting Central and West Maui.