Lahaina Recovery Series | 2 of 4: Vision for Lahaina

Past Meeting

August 29, 2024

Press conference marking one year of Maui wildfires

August 28, 2024

Shoreline Hazards: Using Science to Inform Planning for Coastal Resilience on Maui

August 20, 2024

One-Year Tribute and Remembrance

August 15, 2024

Mayor Bissen's Remarks at the One-Year Tribute & Remembrance - August 8, 2024

August 8, 2024

Lahaina, One Year Later.

August 7, 2024

Maui Recovers (Teaser)

July 26, 2024

Lahaina Homeowners Webinar on July 25, 2024

July 18, 2024

Recap of July 15, 2024 Crater Road Fire Press Conference

July 18, 2024

Crater Road Fire Press Conference July 15, 2024

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May 7, 2026

Commercial Property Workshop on May 7, 2026

May 6, 2026

Lahaina Community Monthly Disaster Recovery Meeting on May 6, 2026 at Lahaina Intermediate School

March 4, 2026

Lahaina Community Monthly Disaster Recovery Meeting on Feb 4, 2026

February 20, 2026

Commercial Permitting Workshop for Lahaina Businesses on Feb. 18, 2026

February 4, 2026

Lahaina Community Monthly Disaster Recovery Meeting on Feb 4, 2026

January 15, 2026

Lahaina Community Monthly Disaster Recovery Meeting on Jan 14, 2026

December 4, 2025

Lahaina Community Monthly Disaster Recovery Meeting on Dec. 3, 2025

November 6, 2025

Lahaina Community Weekly Disaster Recovery Meeting at Lahaina Intermediate School on Nov. 5 , 2025

October 9, 2025

King Kamehameha III School DOE presentation, Oct. 1, 2025

October 2, 2025

Lahaina Community Meeting (online), Oct. 1, 2025

Lahaina Community Meeting, held online via Zoom on Oct. 1, 2025. Officials from the County of Maui and other agencies discussed topics regarding Lahaina rebuild efforts. Presentations include an update on King Kamehameha III Elementary School, the restoration plans for the Temporary Debris Storage site (TDS), the TDS environmental monitoring quarterly report, an update from the EPA on the Wahikuli Gravity Sewer Design Project, and Office of Recovery updates, including Ho'okumu Hou programs.

September 4, 2025

Lahaina Community Disaster Recovery Meeting on September 3, 2025 at Lahaina Intermediate School

August 14, 2025

Lahaina Community Disaster Recovery Meeting on August 13, 2025 at Lahaina Intermediate School

August 9, 2025

County of Maui Hoʻokumu Hou Follow-up Meeting 8.9.25

August 4, 2025

Ho'okumu Hou online meeting Aug. 1, 2025

July 2, 2025

Lahaina Royal Complex presentation from July 2, 2025 Lahaina Community Meeting

Kumu Kaponoʻai Molitau, director of the County of Maui’s Department of ʻŌiwi Resources, presents on efforts to restore Mokuʻula, Pākala, Mokuhinia and the Lahaina Royal Complex. Presentation given at the Lahaina Community Meeting held on July 2, 2025, at Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria.

July 1, 2025

Lahaina Town Commercial Area Street Connectivity & Mobility Presentation held on June 26, 2025

June 21, 2025

Lahaina Community Meeting on Fire Hazard Mitigation at Princess Nahi’ena’ena School on June 16, 2025

June 10, 2025

Rebuilding Safely: Guarding Against Fraud

June 4, 2025

Lahaina Community Disaster Recovery Meeting on June 4, 2025 at Lahaina Intermediate School

June 4, 2025

Guidance for Fleming Road Sewer Connection Process presentation, June 4, 2025

May 21, 2025

Lahaina Community Webinar on May 21, 2025

May 8, 2025

Lahaina Community Disaster Recovery Meeting on May 7, 2025 at Lahaina Intermediate School

April 16, 2025

Lahaina Community Webinar on April 16, 2025

April 2, 2025

Lahaina Community Disaster Recovery Meeting on April 2, 2025

March 21, 2025

County of Maui CDBG-DR Draft Action Plan overview (Ilocano subtitles)

March 21, 2025

County of Maui CDBG-DR Draft Action Plan overview (Tagalog subtitles)

March 21, 2025

County of Maui CDBG-DR Draft Action Plan overview (Spanish subtitles)

March 21, 2025

County of Maui CDBG-DR Draft Action Plan Overview

March 19, 2025

Lahaina Community Webinar on March 19, 2025

March 8, 2025

Lahaina Community Disaster Recovery Meeting on March 5, 2025 at Lahaina Intermediate School

February 19, 2025

Lahaina Community Webinar on Feb. 19, 2025

February 5, 2025

Lahaina Community Disaster Recovery Meeting on Feb. 5, 2025

January 15, 2025

December 12, 2024

December 10, 2024

November 25, 2024

November 16, 2024

November 7, 2024

November 1, 2024

October 15, 2024

October 3, 2024

September 26, 2024

September 18, 2024

August 29, 2024

August 26, 2024

August 15, 2024

August 2, 2024

July 30, 2024

July 18, 2024

June 27, 2024

June 20, 2024

June 5, 2024

May 9, 2024

May 2, 2024

April 11, 2024

April 5, 2024

March 14, 2024

January 19, 2024

Latest News

July 27, 2026

Hawai‘i Farms urged to apply for USDA Emergency Assistance before July 31 Deadline

July 24, 2026

County of Maui officials monitor Hurricane Fausto, encourage residents to prepare for hurricane season

July 24, 2026

County to open new Emergency Operations Center to enhance preparedness, coordination, response

July 22, 2026

Kuhinia Maui on Aug. 8 to bring community together in support, fellowship three years after wildfires

July 22, 2026

Maui County property tax payment is due by Aug. 20, 2026

July 22, 2026

Community invited to DWS meetings on options for South Maui, West Maui desalination facilities

July 17, 2026

Lahaina’s Front Street scheduled to reopen on Aug. 1, 2026

July 16, 2026

County of Maui adopts new accessory dwelling rules to expand housing opportunities

July 14, 2026

Community invited to Lahaina Recreation Center Playground project groundbreaking July 30

July 13, 2026

County Office of Economic Development to present Lahaina Homecoming Career Fair July 17

July 13, 2026

Rent increase for Maui wildfire survivors in FEMA temporary housing

July 13, 2026

FAQ: Rent increase for Maui wildfire survivors living in FEMA temporary housing units

July 9, 2026

Applicants Should Keep In Touch with FEMA; Follow Up, Appeal, and Request Rental Assistance if Needed

July 9, 2026

Wildfire-impacted homeowners encouraged to attend County’s Meet Our General Contractor event July 15

July 9, 2026

West Maui residents may recycle bulky items for free at Go Green event July 18

July 8, 2026

Maui County, Higashimatsushima City, Japan, formalize Friendship City agreement

July 8, 2026

Lahaina Homecoming, free community event July 17-19, will welcome home 103 former residents

July 7, 2026

Community encouraged to attend July 14 meeting on SMA boundary assessment project for Maui

July 2, 2026

Mayor Bissen and Hawaiian Council welcome major milestone in Lahaina’s economic recovery

July 1, 2026

Community gathers in Lahaina for Front Street blessing signaling return of commercial core

July 1, 2026

FEMA Monthly Maui Wildfires Recovery Fact Sheet July 2026

July 1, 2026

Mayor Bissen announces proposal to purchase Launiupoko, Olowalu water assets for public trust

June 30, 2026

County of Maui offices to be closed Friday for observed Fourth of July holiday

June 29, 2026

HDOT starting preliminary environmental studies for Lahaina Bypass Phase 1C

June 26, 2026

Residents encouraged to attend County's Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday

June 25, 2026

Lahaina to host Little League tournament for first time in 18 years

June 24, 2026

Community encouraged to attend June 25 virtual meeting on West Maui Greenway project

June 24, 2026

County DWS 2026 Water Quality Report now available online

June 23, 2026

Maui Bus fixed-route fares are free for students of any age, County employees starting July 1

June 22, 2026

County to host community blessing event for Front Street Railing and Walkway Project

June 22, 2026

Free movie nights around Maui County in July to celebrate Park and Recreation Month

June 19, 2026

Maui Public Art Corps Announces New Artist Call for "Good Grief," a Public Art Pilot Emerging from the Lāhainā Think Space Project

June 19, 2026

Mayor Richard Bissen signs $1.61 billion Council-approved FY2027 budget into law

June 17, 2026

FEMA reminds residents impacted by Kona low help continues after registration deadline

June 17, 2026

Hot Kūpuna Nights returns to Lahaina Civic Center on June 23

June 12, 2026

Section of South Kīhei Road in North Kīhei reopens after storm-repair work

June 12, 2026

County DPR facilities in West Maui, Central Maui scheduled to briefly close this month

June 11, 2026

Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens in ‘Īao reopens after storm repair work

June 10, 2026

County OED Makahiki Grant Program application period opens today through July 10, 2026

June 10, 2026

Lahaina Homecoming community gathering planned July 17-19 to celebrate culture, connection and recovery

June 9, 2026

Planning Department to provide update on County zoning code rewrite at June 17 meeting, other sessions

June 7, 2026

One Week Left to Apply for Federal Assistance

June 5, 2026

County of Maui offices to be closed for King Kamehameha I Day

June 5, 2026

Go Green Recycling events for West Maui residents to be held June 13 and 27

June 4, 2026

After storm repairs, Ukumehame Firing Range is set to reopen on Friday

June 4, 2026

County update on Lahaina Royal Complex Master Plan provided, statewide survey launched

June 3, 2026

County liquor license holders reminded of June 15 renewal deadline

June 1, 2026

Maui County leaders urge preparedness as hurricane season starts with above-normal predictions

June 1, 2026

Amendment to County’s CDBG-DR Action Plan open for public comment

June 1, 2026

DR-4724P-HI MFS-001 Monthly Maui Wildfires Recovery Fact Sheet June 1, 2026

June 1, 2026

Two weeks left to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and Small Business Administration low interest loans

May 29, 2026

Residents encouraged to attend County’s Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday, June 3

May 25, 2026

Complex fixes and pursuit of emergency federal funding shapes timeline for permanent South Kīhei Road repairs

May 22, 2026

Mayor Richard Bissen bringing Holomua Kākou back to Molokaʻi, other rural communities

May 22, 2026

A Space to Remember, Heal and Look Forward: Lāhainā Think Space Opens at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center

May 21, 2026

New DPR website launched for public input on West Maui community center and field house

May 21, 2026

Storm repair work temporarily paused on section of South Kīhei Road

May 19, 2026

County of Maui offices to be closed for Memorial Day

May 18, 2026

Historic County-Maui Land & Pineapple MOU sets framework for long-term water security, public stewardship

May 15, 2026

County DPW announces new procedures for factory-built housing in Lahaina Burn Zone

May 15, 2026

Guardrail work to shift and close lanes on Honoapi‘ilani Highway

May 15, 2026

Deadline to request curbside pickup for storm debris is May 22

May 15, 2026

Rental assistance available for those impacted by Kona Low Flooding

May 14, 2026

One Month Left to Apply for Federal Assistance

May 12, 2026

Public meeting for West Maui community center and field house set for May 19 in Lahaina

May 12, 2026

County OED announces $150K in grant funding available for financial literacy programs

May 11, 2026

Closure to begin half-hour later for section of South Kīhei Road undergoing storm repair work

May 8, 2026

State expands access to Kona Low Storm disaster assistance

May 5, 2026

Mayor Bissen’s administration launches newly redesigned mauicounty.gov website

May 5, 2026

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet May 5, 2026 (DR-4724-HI WFS-073)

May 5, 2026

FEMA, SBA assistance event set for May 6 on Moloka‘i

May 4, 2026

County Office of Recovery highlighting two federal services for residents affected by Kona storms

May 4, 2026

County’s next commercial property workshop May 7th to focus on historic district recovery

May 4, 2026

County Housing Department launches Moloka‘i Voluntary Deed Restriction pilot program

May 1, 2026

Residents encouraged to attend County’s Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday, May 6

May 1, 2026

New County Small Grants Program opens for applications

May 1, 2026

Application deadline extended to May 15 for FY27 OED grants

April 28, 2026

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet April 28, 2026 (DR-4724-HI WFS-072)

April 27, 2026

Applicants invited to information session for County FY27 Environmental Protection and Sustainability grants

April 27, 2026

Closure revised for section of South Kīhei Road undergoing storm repair work

April 23, 2026

Mayor Bissen announces 99th Maui County Fair will return to War Memorial in Wailuku

April 22, 2026

MEMA encourages community to attend free Emergency Preparedness Expo on May 9 in Kahului

April 21, 2026

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet April 21, 2026 (DR-4724-HI WFS-071)

April 21, 2026

Invitation to Lāhainā Think Space Open House and Final Day at Lahainaluna High School

April 21, 2026

Temporary closure at ʻĪao Valley State Monument starts next week

April 21, 2026

Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens remains closed due to safety hazards from storm damage

April 20, 2026

Section of South Kīhei Road to close for storm repair work from April 20-June 20

April 20, 2026

Residents of Maui, Hawai‘i and Honolulu Counties Impacted by March Kona Low Can Apply for FEMA Assistance

April 16, 2026

Hot Kūpuna Nights returns to Lahaina on April 22

April 14, 2026

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet April 14, 2026 (DR-4724-HI WFS-070)

April 13, 2026

Mayor Bissen to hold community meeting Sunday for storm-impacted residents on Moloka‘i

April 10, 2026

County Planning Department highlights emergency activities temporarily allowed in SMA

April 7, 2026

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet April 7, 2026 (DR-4724-HI WFS-069)

April 7, 2026

County of Maui officials urge preparedness ahead of next Kona storm

April 7, 2026

Lāhainā Think Space Unveiled at Lahainaluna High School with Cultural Blessing

April 6, 2026

Mayor Bissen unveils FY2027 County Affordable Housing Plan

April 6, 2026

Portion of South Kīhei Road to be closed for Kona storm repairs starting Wednesday

April 2, 2026

Kona Low environmental monitoring confirms precautions are needed as recovery continues

April 2, 2026

County seeks public input on fieldhouse and community center proposed for West Maui

April 2, 2026

County OED Fiscal Year 2027 grant program opens with April 30 deadline to apply