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Malama Maui Nui

July 18, 2025

County invites residents to public meeting series on soon-to-launch Hoʻokumu Hou programs

County of Maui Office of Recovery

July 18, 2025

Bingo Blast featured at Kaunoa Clubhouse in Lahaina on July 29

County of Maui

July 15, 2025

Sixth West Maui TDS report shows compliance with environmental regulations

July 15, 2025

Disaster anniversaries trigger deadlines that can cut off your insurance claim and legal rights

United Policyholders

July 14, 2025

Mark two years after the wildfires with Kuhinia Maui paddle out, gatherings on Aug. 8, 2025

County of Maui

July 11, 2025

Hoʻōla Maui Long Term Recovery Group Launches Comprehensive Disaster Case Management Program for Lahaina Wildfire Survivors

Hoʻōla Maui Long Term Recovery Group

July 10, 2025

Free coconut rhinoceros beetle workshop for Moloka‘i community slated July 29

County of Maui Department of Agriculture

July 10, 2025

County DOT to hold two Kīhei community events about Park Maui on July 24, 25

County of Maui Department of Transportation

July 9, 2025

Upcountry Maui Youth Archaeology Project Offers Hands-On Cultural Experience + $500 Stipend

Pāʻupena Community Development Inc

July 8, 2025

Community input sought July 22 on potential improvements to Kehalani Mauka Park

County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation

July 7, 2025

County of Maui, HMSA, National Fitness Campaign provide free fitness equipment for Maui community

County of Maui

July 1, 2025

Community encouraged to attend Central Maui Community Plan Open House events July 17, 19

We are Central Maui

June 25, 2025

County DWS 2025 Water Quality Report published online

County of Maui Department of Water Supply

June 24, 2025

Michael Petersen sworn in as Deputy Director of County Department of Environmental Management

County of Maui

June 21, 2025

Maui Relief TANF qualifiers reminded to access long-term housing, appliance help

Maui Economic Opportunity

June 20, 2025

County of Maui, HUD sign $1.6B grant agreement for disaster relief

County of Maui Office of Recovery

June 20, 2025

Community invited to free talk Tuesday with walkability expert Jeff Speck at the MACC

County Planning department

June 18, 2025

Lahaina Resource Center closed on June 19, 24-26

County of Maui Office of Recovery

June 18, 2025

FEMA to End In-Person Presence at Recovery Centers

FEMA

June 16, 2025

Transport of Lahaina wildfire debris begins

County of Maui

June 16, 2025

County Department of Human Concerns accepting applications for FY2026 community-based mental health programs

County of Maui Department of Human Concerns

June 13, 2025

County to host free, in-person grant writing workshop June 24 in Kahului

County of Maui Office of the Mayor

June 13, 2025

Community input sought for Hoaloha Park Adaptation Plan

County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation

June 12, 2025

Workshops, open houses to focus on Lahaina Town street design

County of Maui Office of Recovery

June 10, 2025

Mayor Richard Bissen signs $1.56 billion Council-approved budget into law

County of Maui

June 10, 2025

MEO seeking more responses to survey on causes of poverty in county

Maui Economic Opportunity

June 5, 2025

East Maui Water Authority to host community events on watershed, water resource planning June 16-18

County of Maui

June 4, 2025

MEO Head Start receives federal notification of funding for 2025-26 year

Maui Economic Opportunity

June 4, 2025

County to hold June 18 informational webinar about Park Maui pilot program updates

County of Maui Department of Transportation

June 2, 2025

County invites community input on new urban forest management plan for Maui island

County of Maui Department of Management

May 28, 2025

MEO accepts H-HEAP utility credit applications June 1-30 countywide

Maui Economic Opportunity

May 28, 2025

County Department of ʻŌiwi Resources releases inaugural strategic plan

County Department of ʻŌiwi Resources

May 22, 2025

County announces access for noncommerical shoreline recreation near Lahaina Harbor starting Saturday

County of Maui

May 21, 2025

Applications now accepted for Phase 1 of County-supported, affordable rental housing project in Kīhei

County of Maui

May 16, 2025

Transport of nonhazardous Lahaina wildfire debris from Olowalu to Central Maui to begin in June

County of Maui

May 15, 2025

Maui County’s Path Forward: Balancing Tourism, Community, and Resilience

May 14, 2025

Online Briefing to Provide Info for Lahaina Owner-Occupant Homeowners As No-Cost Property Surveys Move Ahead

Hawaiʻi Community Lending

May 14, 2025

First-time homebuyers’ workshop in Spanish set for June 7 at MEO

Maui Economic Opportunity

May 13, 2025

MEO surveying residents about top community needs

Maui Economic Opportunit

May 13, 2025

County Department of of ʻŌiwi Resources to invest approximately $450,000 in nine local projects

County of Maui Department of ʻŌiwi Resources

May 12, 2025

Mayor Bissen announces partnership to support Lahaina homeowners in recovery

County of Maui

May 9, 2025

Los Angeles Rams and Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Team Up To Promote Hawai‘i with Mauicamp

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority

May 2, 2025

Residents encouraged to take action on annual Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

County of Maui

May 1, 2025

State DOH encourages community awareness and support for mental health

Hawaiʻi Department of Health

April 30, 2025

Deadline extended for County OED FY26 Grant Program applications

County of Maui Office of Economic Development

April 30, 2025

Applicants invited to County FY26 Recycling Grants Program information session May 7

County of Maui

April 28, 2025

County OED deadline approaches for FY26 Grant program applicants

County of Maui Office of Economic Development

April 28, 2025

County DWS to continue community meetings on Maui’s water future

County of Maui Department of Water Supply

April 28, 2025

Community meeting May 12 on proposed plans for two West Maui playgrounds

County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation

April 24, 2025

500 tons of coastline pilings cleared in Lahaina debris removal milepost

County of Maui / USACE

April 23, 2025

County announces milestone of Lahaina sewer system 100% restoration

County of Maui Department of Environmental Management Wastewater Reclamation Division

April 22, 2025

DBEDT hosts third annual Hawai‘i-Made Conference for island manufacturers and producers

State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism

April 22, 2025

County Parks’ native plant nursery supports coastal restoration efforts

County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation

April 22, 2025

County 2025 Volunteer Heroes recognized for exemplary service to nonprofits

County of Maui

April 22, 2025

Community input sought on draft Maui County Hazard Mitigation Plan

County’s Maui Emergency Management Agency

April 22, 2025

A community-led pathway toward Maui’s economic recovery and future

DBEDT & County of Maui Office of Economic Development

April 21, 2025

County Parks and Recreation Department to accept fall 2025 season tri-annual applications

County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation

April 17, 2025

Ocean Safety Officers transition to 10-hour shifts

Ocean Safety Bureau

April 17, 2025

Maui Health announces upcoming Maui Healthcare Career Fair

Maui Health

April 17, 2025

Hawaiian Electric hosts emergency preparedness open houses

Hawaiian Electric

April 17, 2025

County DWS to hold online community meeting April 24

County of Maui Department of Water Supply

April 15, 2025

County Department of Housing announces FY 2026 Affordable Housing Fund Annual Plan

County of Maui Department of Housing

April 11, 2025

Lāna‘i Dog Park blessing and grand opening to be held April 29

Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation

April 10, 2025

Hoʻōla LTRG hosts Disaster Case Management Training, strengthening community recovery efforts

Hoʻōla iā Mauiakama Long Term Recovery Group

April 9, 2025

Property owners urged to apply for permits to rebuild nonconforming structures lost in 2023 wildfires

County of Maui Department of Planning

April 9, 2025

County DWS to hold four April community meetings on proposed water conservation rules

County of Maui Department of Water Supply

April 9, 2025

Blessing held before construction for Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art, first government-funded hula center in Hawai‘i

County of Maui

April 8, 2025

Mayor’s Sustainability Speaker Series to mark Earth Day with Maui educator, voyager

County of Maui Office of Economic Development

April 7, 2025

MEMA announces new evacuation planning and notification platform: Genasys Protect

Maui Emergency Management Agency

April 7, 2025

Community input sought for proposed playground upgrades at three Maui parks

County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation

April 2, 2025

County’s Department of Agriculture launches Food and Nutrition Security Plan

County of Maui Department of Agriculture

April 1, 2025

Lāna‘i celebrates grand opening of Lāna‘i Skatepark and blessing of Lāna‘i Youth Center

County of Maui

April 1, 2025

365 Ways to Support the ‘Āina in Maui and Hawaiʻi

Maui Nui Strong

March 31, 2025

Lāna‘i white goods, metals, e-waste collection event set April 12

County of Maui Department of Environmental Management

March 31, 2025

County Department of Human Concerns seeks qualified organization for Safe Parking Pilot Program

County of Maui Department of Human Concerns

March 28, 2025

County Department of ‘Ōiwi Resources invites community-based nonprofits to apply for grants

County of Maui Department of ʻŌiwi Resources

March 28, 2025

County DWS to hold virtual community meeting April 7 on water pipe inventory project

County of Maui Department of Water Supply

March 27, 2025

County Department of Liquor Control to begin accepting license renewal applications April 1

County of Maui Department of Liquor Control

March 27, 2025

Community invited to Central Maui Community Plan open house on April 4 in Wailuku

County of Maui Department of Planning

March 25, 2025

Mayor Bissen’s proposed FY 2026 budget focuses on recovery, resilience, countywide investment

March 25, 2025

Maui Marathon Invites Businesses to Apply for Health & Fitness Expo

Maui Marathon

March 25, 2025

County Office of Economic Development to begin accepting Fiscal Year 2026 grant applications

County of Maui Office of Economic Development

March 20, 2025

Online registration to be held April 1-15 for upcoming PALS Summer session

County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation

March 20, 2025

Maui DMV kiosk moves to Nāpili Market to better serve west-side communities

County Department of Finance Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing

March 19, 2025

County Office of Economic Development grant workshops scheduled in March

County of Maui Office of Economic Development

March 18, 2025

Partnership to rebuild Lahaina: Ho‘ōla LTRG and partners unite to support wildfire recovery

Ho‘ōla iā Mauiakama Long Term Recovery Group

March 12, 2025

Vendor Applications Now Accepted for the 12th Annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival

Maui Chamber of Commerce

March 7, 2025

Mayor Richard Bissen emphasizes determination, housing in 2025 State of the County Address

County of Maui

March 7, 2025

Lahaina Energy Partnership Invites Community Members to Third Co-Design Workshop

March 6, 2025

SFMNP offers kupuna $50 in coupons for food from farmers markets

Maui Economic Opportunity

March 5, 2025

Mayor Richard Bissen to hold South Maui community meeting on Wednesday, March 12

County of Maui

March 3, 2025

County Department of Parks and Recreation recruiting for pool guard trainees

County of Maui

February 25, 2025

NDWG program that offered jobs to wildfire survivors shuts down

Maui Economic Opportunity

February 25, 2025

Multi-agency, full-scale CST training exercise slated this Thursday morning in Kīhei

County of Maui

February 21, 2025

Free POINT Pro volunteer management licenses available for Maui nonprofits

February 21, 2025

Ag Micro Grant application deadline nears, Feb. 25

Maui Economic Opportunity

February 20, 2025

Funding Opportunities for Native Hawaiian Cultural & Environmental Stewardship

February 12, 2025

Residents invited to several Maui County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan meetings

County of Maui MEMA

February 12, 2025

Climate justice advocate to discuss impact of climate change on Pacific Island communities

County of Maui Office of Innovation and Sustainability

February 11, 2025

Community invited to celebrate Hawaiian language at “‘Ōlelo Under the Stars”

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Hoʻōla Maui Long Term Recovery Group

Hoʻōla Maui Long Term Recovery Group Launches Comprehensive Disaster Case Management Program for Lahaina Wildfire Survivors

July 11, 2025

Maui County’s Path Forward: Balancing Tourism, Community, and Resilience

May 15, 2025

365 Ways to Support the ‘Āina in Maui and Hawaiʻi
Maui Nui Strong

April 1, 2025

20 for the Next 20: Jay Ana, Young Brothers
Hawaii Busness Magazine

March 4, 2024

Six months after the Maui fires, an uncertain economy for the island
NPR

February 8, 2024

First responder army sustained with local, family-style food from Sparky's Food Company
Maui Nui Strong

October 6, 2023

Lahaina Strong: Sacred Hearts School begins rising from the ashes
Maui Nui Strong

September 16, 2023

Maui nonprofit Na Mea ‘Ike ‘Ia aims to live values of Aloha
Maui Nui Strong

September 13, 2023

Ameritone Maui: Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence
Maui Nui Strong

July 18, 2023

Ma Ka Hana Ka `Ike builds youth and strengthens community in Hana
Maui Nui Strong

June 21, 2023

New Maui Nui Strong program aims to encourage thriving communities by connecting residents, businesses and visitors
County of Maui

June 7, 2023

Kupuna Program, a lifeline for Moloka‘i’s beloved seniors
Maui Nui Strong

June 1, 2023

Buying local stimulates Maui County’s economy, sustains jobs and supports community
Maui Nui Strong

May 31, 2023

Poke: The savory taste of umami
Maui Nui Strong

May 22, 2023

SMALL TOWN * BIG ART Makes Music with Wailuku Artist Tanama Colibri
Small Town * Big Art

May 12, 2023

Visiting Haleakala’s summit can be grueling, but awe-inspiring as well
Maui Nui Strong

April 21, 2023

Mālama Maui Nui

A coveted value of mālama ʻāina (take care of the land) upholds the strong connection Hawaiians have to the land and encourages us to take care of our island home, to preserve our cultural treasures and to practice aloha. We hope you enjoy these stories.

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Maui County’s Path Forward: Balancing Tourism, Community, and Resilience

May 15, 2025

Tis' the Season of Giving
Maui Nui Strong

November 30, 2023

Save the Wetlands Hui
Pili Koko

June 30, 2023

Hōkūleʻa arrives in Yakutat, first stop on Alaska Heritage Sail
Maui Now

May 21, 2023

UHMC’s Institute for Hawaiian Music offers course on creating music for West Maui
Maui Now

May 2, 2023

Tread lightly and give back: 8 environmentally responsible activities you can do in Maui Nui
Maui Nui Strong

May 1, 2023

Maui Turtles, UH Herbarium, Hawaii Literacy, Home is Here
PBS Hawaii

April 26, 2023

New Rules That Seek To Better Protect Maui’s Coastlines Will Take Effect Soon
Civil Beat

April 25, 2023

Should Boats Have To Slow Down To Avoid Hitting Humpback Whales?
Civil Beat

April 21, 2023

Maui Space Surveillance Complex community forum on fuel spill recovery, April 26
Maui Now

April 20, 2023

Draft EA filed for Hālau of ‘Ōiwi Art, construction expected to start in 2024
Maui Now

April 10, 2023

Founder describes early days of Hawaiian language immersion program, challenges
Maui Now

April 1, 2023

County of Maui launches ‘Sustainability Together: Community-led Regenerative Action’ speaker series
Lahaina News

March 31, 2023

OHA grants available for native Hawaiians
The Maui News

March 20, 2023

County of Maui soliciting grant applications for new Green Grants Program
County of Maui

February 28, 2023

Observations of coastal circulation, waves, and sediment transport along West Maui, Hawaiʻi
USGA

February 22, 2023

Species on the Brink: Hawaiian Hoary Bat
Maui Magazine

September 1, 2022

Turning the tide on plastic pollution, Rise Above Plastics Program
Surfrider Foundation

August 30, 2022

Species on the brink: Monk Seals
Maui Magazine

May 1, 2022

These meaningful Maui experiences will immerse you in Hawaiian culture
USA Today 10 Best

April 23, 2022

Save Your Skin – and Maui’s Sea Life
Maui Magazine

March 1, 2022

What is a Hawaiian Education (Part 5 of a 5-part series on Hawaiian Technology and science)
Maui Magazine

November 1, 2019

Social Structure: Hawaiian Hale (Part 4 of a 5-part series on Hawaiian Technology and science)
Maui Magazine

September 1, 2019

Hawaiian Cosmos (Part 3 of a 5-part series on Hawaiian Technology and science)
Maui Magazine

July 1, 2019

Healing Across Generations (Part 2 of a 5-part series on Hawaiian technology and science)
Maui Magazine

May 1, 2019

Schooled by the Sea (Part 1 of a 5-part series on Hawaiian technology and science) Maui Magazine
Maui Magazine

March 1, 2019

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