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Posted on: August 31, 2023

8/31 Mayor Richard Bissen shares a message to the people of Maui tonight on Akaku

Mayor Richard Bissen will share a message to the people of Maui in a live broadcast airing at 6 p.m. tonight, Thursday, August 31, on Akakū Maui Community Media.

The message will be broadcast live on Akakū Maui Community Media Channels 53, 54 and 55, and will be livestreamed on the County of Maui Facebook page and on Akaku.org.

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9/21/23 – MEMA leader Darryl Oliveira shares updates on first residential re-entry, pass pickup

Posted on: September 21, 2023

Live broadcasts of community meetings scheduled

Posted on: September 21, 2023

9/21 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

Posted on: September 21, 2023

County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT

Posted on: September 20, 2023

Residential re-entry process to begin in disaster area

Posted on: September 20, 2023

9/20 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

Posted on: September 20, 2023

Mayor Richard Bissen announces creation of Lahaina Advisory Team, community informational meeting

Posted on: September 19, 2023

09/19 County of Maui encourages local businesses to register for free listing on MauiNuiFirst.com

Posted on: September 19, 2023

County of Maui Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing in Kahului to open Saturday, September 23, b

Posted on: September 18, 2023

Kahana Gateway Distribution Center: Stability and Hope for Maui Fire Victims

Posted on: September 16, 2023

County interim administrator of MEMA shares re-entry update

Posted on: September 13, 2023

Disaster Area Restrictions lifted for BUSINESS ZONES 5B, 5E

Posted on: September 13, 2023

09/12 New appointment process for Maui residents submitting DNA for identification of fire victims

Posted on: September 12, 2023

09/13 Sewer service inactive for many standing homes, businesses in fire-affected areas

Posted on: September 13, 2023

County of Maui Department of Agriculture hosting outreach event Tuesday

Posted on: September 15, 2023

09/12 Notice: Amended Unsafe Water Advisory for Upper Kula

Posted on: September 12, 2023

09/08 Mayor Richard Bissen shares video message on solemn day one month after wildfires started

Posted on: September 10, 2023

09/07 Family Assistance Center Transitioning, Moving to Lahaina Civic Center

Posted on: September 7, 2023

Darryl Oliveira shares re-entry update and launch of county’s Maui Recovers website

Posted on: September 6, 2023

09/06 County of Maui Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing Lahaina satellite office re-opening

Posted on: September 6, 2023

09/05 County of Maui restrictions lifted for Lahaina Gateway and Walgreens parcels in West Maui

Posted on: September 5, 2023

09/05 County of Maui Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing staff assisting with replacement ident

Posted on: September 5, 2023

09/09 Unsafe Water Advisory reminder for Upper Kula

Posted on: September 9, 2023

09/05 Solar shower bags available today for Upcountry residents in Unsafe Water Advisory areas

Posted on: September 5, 2023

Parks Planning Program information available to the public

Posted on: September 5, 2023

Hazardous material removal will set groundwork for Lahaina re-entry

Posted on: August 29, 2023

9/19 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

Posted on: September 19, 2023

9/18 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

Posted on: September 18, 2023

9/17 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

Posted on: September 17, 2023

09/16 Maui Wildfire Disaster Update

Posted on: September 16, 2023

9/15 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

Posted on: September 15, 2023

9/14 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

Posted on: September 14, 2023

9/13 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

Posted on: September 13, 2023

9/12 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

Posted on: September 12, 2023

9/11 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

Posted on: September 11, 2023

9/10 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

Posted on: September 10, 2023

9/09 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

Posted on: September 9, 2023

9/07 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

Posted on: September 7, 2023

9/06 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

Posted on: September 6, 2023

9/05 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

Posted on: September 5, 2023

9/04 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

Posted on: September 4, 2023

9/1 Updated FBI-validated list of names of individuals who remain unaccounted for

Posted on: September 2, 2023

8/26/23 - MAUI COUNTY OFFICIALS REMIND THE PUBLIC TO SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS

Posted on: August 27, 2023

Darryl Oliveira hired as interim director of Maui Emergency Management Agency

Posted on: August 25, 2023

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher accommodations available for families displaced by Lahaina & Kula

Posted on: August 25, 2023

Maui County warns of scams related to collection of DNA samples

Posted on: August 23, 2023

8/29 County of Maui distributing more than 1,000 solar shower bags to Upcountry water stations; show

Posted on: August 29, 2023

8/25/2023 -- County of Maui Kahului Division of Motor Vehicles & Licensing to open Saturday, Augus

Posted on: August 25, 2023

County of Maui releases validated list of names of individuals who remain unaccounted for following

Posted on: August 24, 2023

Communities statewide to join in daylong vigil for healing for Maui on Friday, Sept. 1

Posted on: August 31, 2023

9/03 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

Posted on: September 3, 2023

8/23/2023 — U.S. EPA begins hazardous waste removal work in Kula

Posted on: August 23, 2023

9/02 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

Posted on: September 2, 2023

9/01 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

Posted on: September 1, 2023

8/31 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

Posted on: August 31, 2023

8/30 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

Posted on: August 30, 2023

8/29 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

Posted on: August 29, 2023

8/28 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

Posted on: August 28, 2023

8/27 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

Posted on: August 27, 2023

8/26 County of Maui Wildfire Disaster Update

Posted on: August 26, 2023

8/25 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

Posted on: August 25, 2023

8/24 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

Posted on: August 24, 2023

8-24 County of Maui files lawsuit against HECO for civil damages caused by recent Maui fires

Posted on: August 24, 2023

8/23 County of Maui Wildfire Disaster Update

Posted on: August 23, 2023

8/23/2023 -- Statement on use of heavy machinery during search and recovery process

Posted on: August 23, 2023

County of Maui distribution sites will be transitioning locations, times, days, focus

Posted on: August 22, 2023

County of Maui provides update on individuals still unaccounted for

Posted on: August 22, 2023

President Biden visits Lahaina, meets with wildfire survivors and first responders

Posted on: August 21, 2023

American Red Cross provides update on status of shelters for wildfire disaster survivors

Posted on: August 20, 2023

County of Maui coordinating assistance to pets and animals impacted by wildfires

Posted on: August 19, 2023

Maui County providing mobile waste, hygiene facilities to community resiliency hubs

Posted on: August 19, 2023

8/22 County of Maui Wildfire Disaster Update

Posted on: August 22, 2023

8/21 County of Maui Wildfire Disaster Update

Posted on: August 21, 2023

Unsafe Water Advisory for Lahaina water system expanded

Posted on: August 19, 2023

Advising Caution Near Burn Area Hazards and Usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Posted on: August 18, 2023

Family Assistance Center moving to Kaanapali

Posted on: August 17, 2023

Disaster relief, lost document assistance available at federal resource fair Saturday, 8/19

Posted on: August 19, 2023

Mayor Bissen available to media at 4 p.m. today in West Maui

Posted on: August 18, 2023

County of Maui prepares for potential storm impacts from post-tropical cyclone Fernanda

Posted on: August 20, 2023

8/20 Maui County Wildfire Disaster Update

Posted on: August 20, 2023

8/18 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE AS OF 9:15 P.M.

Posted on: August 18, 2023

8/17 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE AS OF 9:15 P.M.

Posted on: August 17, 2023

Family Assistance Center open today for those seeking information about loved ones

Posted on: August 18, 2023

8/19 County of Maui Wildfire Disaster Update as of 7 p.m.

Posted on: August 19, 2023

MEMA Administrator Submits Resignation Effective Immediately

Posted on: August 17, 2023

Mayor Bissen announces property taxes will be waived for improved properties destroyed by Maui Wildf

Posted on: August 17, 2023

Wastewater disposal for private pumping trucks available on west side

Posted on: August 16, 2023

Clarification of first confirmed identifications of Maui Wildfire Disaster victims

Posted on: August 15, 2023

8/17 County of Maui Wildfire Disaster Update as of 10:20 AM

Posted on: August 17, 2023

8/15 County of Maui Wildfire Disaster Update as of 8:30 pm

Posted on: August 15, 2023

County releases first confirmed identifications of Maui Wildfire Disaster victims

Posted on: August 15, 2023

Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing opening Lahaina Satellite Office

Posted on: August 15, 2023

Governor Green announces opening of road to Lahaina

Posted on: August 15, 2023

8/15 County of Maui Wildfire Disaster Update as of 10 AM

Posted on: August 15, 2023

Family Assistance Center open for those seeking information about loved ones

Posted on: August 10, 2023

Maui Police Department suspends placard program for travel into West Maui

Posted on: August 14, 2023

Unsafe water advisory for Upper Kula and Lahaina areas includes new maps

Posted on: August 13, 2023

19 homes destroyed so far in Upcountry/Kula wildfire

Posted on: August 13, 2023

Free shuttle for Central Maui shelters starts Sunday

Posted on: August 12, 2023

Unsafe water advisory issued for Upper Kula and Lahaina areas affected by wildfires

Posted on: August 11, 2023

Lahaina, Pulehu and Upcountry Maui Fires, Update No. 22

Posted on: August 12, 2023

Pacific Disaster Center and the Federal Emergency Management Agency releases Fire Damage

Posted on: August 12, 2023

8/14 County of Maui Wildfire Disaster Update as of 9:20 a.m.

Posted on: August 14, 2023

8/14 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE AS OF 10 P.M.

Posted on: August 14, 2023

Lahaina fires update, 9 p.m.

Posted on: August 11, 2023

8/14 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE AS OF 9:45 P.M.

Posted on: August 13, 2023

Lahaina, Pulehu and Upcountry Maui Fires Combined Update, 3 p.m.

Posted on: August 11, 2023

8/13 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRES UPDATE AS OF 3 P.M.

Posted on: August 13, 2023

Access to West Maui resumes at 12 noon today

Posted on: August 11, 2023

67 fatalities confirmed amid active Lahaina fire

Posted on: August 11, 2023

Lahaina, Pulehu and Upcountry Maui Fires Update No. 21, 2 p.m.

Posted on: August 12, 2023

Lahaina, Pulehu and Upcountry Maui Fires Update No. 20, 2:05 a.m.

Posted on: August 12, 2023

Lahaina, Pulehu and Upcountry Maui Fires Update No. 18, 2:45 a.m.

Posted on: August 11, 2023

Lahaina fire reported 80 percent contained, progress reported in firefighting effort

Posted on: August 10, 2023

Residents and visitors in West Maui impacted by fire to be transported to Kahului Airport or shelter

Posted on: August 10, 2023

Two additional shelters opened in Central Maui

Posted on: August 10, 2023

Mayor Bissen offers a public message in light of recent tragedies

Posted on: August 10, 2023

55 fatalities confirmed amid active Lahaina fire

Posted on: August 10, 2023

53 fatalities confirmed amid active Lahaina fire

Posted on: August 10, 2023

As Lahaina firefighting continues, 36 total fatalities have been discovered

Posted on: August 9, 2023

Donations for Maui residents affected by fires being accepted online

Posted on: August 9, 2023

West Maui visitors advised to leave Lahaina and Maui; airlines reporting open flights

Posted on: August 9, 2023

Search and rescue team bolsters efforts in Lahaina

Posted on: August 9, 2023

Six fatalities discovered today amid active Lahaina fire

Posted on: August 9, 2023

Firefighting effort continuing in West Maui, Pulehu and Upcountry

Posted on: August 9, 2023

Maui Bus & Human Service Transportation services suspension

Posted on: August 9, 2023

Lahaina and Upcountry Maui Fires Combined Update No. 3, 12:40 p.m.

Posted on: August 9, 2023

911 service in West Maui is not available.

Posted on: August 9, 2023

Mayor Bissen issues emergency proclamation in response to fires

Posted on: August 8, 2023

Multiple evacuations in place for Lahaina and Upcountry Maui fires

Posted on: August 8, 2023

Lahaina fire flareup forces Lahaina Bypass road closure; shelter in place encouraged

Posted on: August 8, 2023

Fire Department calling for immediate evacuation of Kulalani Drive and Circle subdivision

Posted on: August 8, 2023

Fire Department advising immediate proactive evacuation of residents of Pi`iholo and Olinda roads

Posted on: August 8, 2023

Public is reminded to exercise caution due to downed power lines and trees

Posted on: August 8, 2023

Fire crews remain on scene of Kula brush fire; area burned estimated at 675 acres

Posted on: August 8, 2023

Brush fire in Kula causes evacuation of residents early this morning

Posted on: August 8, 2023

County tennis court vandalized to accommodate pickleball use

Posted on: August 3, 2023

County purchases David K. Trask Jr. building for $3.8M

Posted on: August 1, 2023

Roadway along rural Alelele Point reopened Tuesday

Posted on: July 25, 2023

Limited access for residents via rural Alelele Point starting at 5:30 p.m. today

Posted on: July 11, 2023

New County of Maui hotline for missed trash pickups launched

Posted on: July 5, 2023

County of Maui awarded $25 million federal grant to help fund Kihei North-South Collector Road

Posted on: June 30, 2023

Olowalu brush fire 80 percent contained, fire crews continue work to secure perimeter

Posted on: June 28, 2023

West Maui motorists advised to drive with caution as fire crews work to contain blaze

Posted on: June 27, 2023

July 6 meeting seeks Moloka?i feedback for creation of wetlands map

Posted on: June 27, 2023

Keopuolani Regional Park reopens lower fields and walkways after damaged field lights removed

Posted on: June 26, 2023

Mayor Richard Bissen meets with Hawai`i congressional delegation, attends Hawai?i on the Hill in Was

Posted on: June 16, 2023

Emergency slope scaling starts at Alelele Point area; about 150 cubic yards of rock and soil debris

Posted on: June 14, 2023

Lahaina Recreation Center playground closed until further notice due to damaged playground surface

Posted on: June 9, 2023

Mayor Richard Bissen signs into law $1.07 billion Fiscal Year 2024 budget

Posted on: June 8, 2023

New Maui Nui Strong program connects residents, businesses, visitors

Posted on: June 7, 2023

More than 100 attend community meetings on Alelele rockfall project; work expected to take 3 weeks

Posted on: June 6, 2023

Hana Metals Recycling Event slated June 16-17 in East Maui

Posted on: June 2, 2023

Cynthia Razo-Porter sworn in as County of Maui Director of Personnel Services

Posted on: May 31, 2023

Maui County wetlands map will help mitigate flooding, protect environment

Posted on: May 12, 2023

County increases salaries for seasonal workers to assist with summer recruitment for PALs program

Posted on: May 12, 2023

Concrete barriers, electronic signs set up after rockfall forces East Maui road closure

Posted on: May 11, 2023

Want to help your community in an emergency? Volunteer with CERT

Posted on: May 3, 2023

Mauliola Pharmacy in Wailuku offering free COVID-19 antibody testing

Posted on: April 25, 2023

2023 Maui County Volunteer Heroes recognized for 'giving back’

Posted on: April 19, 2023

County of Maui soliciting applications for Economic Diversification grants

Posted on: March 13, 2023

County of Maui’s PARK MAUI to hold Lahaina open house

Posted on: March 13, 2023

Baldwin Beach Park to be closed Thursday, March 16 and Friday, March 17 for removal of crownless pal

Posted on: March 13, 2023

Nominations sought for 2023 Outstanding Older Americans in Maui County Awards

Posted on: March 13, 2023

Kealaloa Avenue to be closed from Hanamu Road to Haleakala Highway for road repairs March 14 to 17

Posted on: March 7, 2023

Mayor Richard Bissen launches Holomua Kakou; Moloka'i Community Talk Story first scheduled

Posted on: March 3, 2023

Road closures on Vineyard Street and Church Street in Wailuku to begin Tuesday, March 7 for paving

Posted on: March 3, 2023

County of Maui soliciting grant applications for new Green Grants Program

Posted on: February 28, 2023

Waiehu Municipal Golf Course to begin pilot online reservations program, March 15

Posted on: February 28, 2023

Work on traffic signal to be done Tuesday at intersection of Wakea Avenue and Ho'ohana Street

Posted on: February 27, 2023

Kulanihako'i Street to be closed at Pi'ilani Highway for Construction

Posted on: February 24, 2023

Hana Metals Collection and Recycling Event set for March 17 and 18

Posted on: February 24, 2023

Mayor Bissen Issues Statement on Incident Involving Grounded Private Yacht at Honolua Bay

Posted on: February 21, 2023

County of Maui issues emergency permit to address vessel grounded on reef at Honolua Bay

Posted on: February 21, 2023

Mayor Richard Bissen, Jr. Honors Engineers With Proclamation

Posted on: February 20, 2023

Public Urged to Prepare for Storm, Department of Water Supply Requests Water Conservation

Posted on: February 16, 2023

Public Advised to Monitor Weather Conditions in Light of Flash Flood Watch

Posted on: February 15, 2023

Water service to be affected overnight Wednesday, Feb.15 for part of Kehalani at Koa subdivision

Posted on: February 14, 2023

Kaunoa Senior Services Announces Virtual Classes in March

Posted on: February 13, 2023

County of Maui Department of Motor Vehicles and Licensing Kihei Satellite Office To Temporarily Open

Posted on: February 10, 2023

Fire Chief Brad Ventura & Mayor Bissen offer statements on the passing of Tre' Evans-Dumaran

Posted on: February 4, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we offer news of firefighter Tre’ Evans-Dumaran

Posted on: February 4, 2023

Mayor Richard Bissen, Jr. visits site of diesel fuel spill at Haleakala

Posted on: February 2, 2023

County of Maui Awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Posted on: February 1, 2023

County of Maui assesses athletic fields, parks after flooding

Posted on: January 30, 2023

County of Maui Provides Update on Status of Firefighter Injured in Storm Drain

Posted on: January 30, 2023

Second Installment of Real Property Tax Bills Due February 21

Posted on: January 30, 2023

Multiple Closures, Public Works Clearing Roadways, Residents & Visitors Advised to Exercise Caution

Posted on: January 29, 2023

Lahaina Bypass is completely open

Posted on: January 28, 2023

Emergency shelter on Molokai scheduled to close

Posted on: January 28, 2023

Emergency shelter opens on Molokai, Maui County under flood watch

Posted on: January 28, 2023

Flash flood warning updates: road closures, park closures and facility closures

Posted on: January 27, 2023

NWS extends flash flood warning for the Island of Maui until 7 p.m.

Posted on: January 27, 2023

NWS issues flash flood warning for the Island of Maui until 4 p.m.

Posted on: January 27, 2023

Fourth Friday in Kihei Canceled Due to Weather

Posted on: January 27, 2023

County of Maui hosts Chinese New Year Lion Dance on Friday at Kalana O Maui County Building

Posted on: January 25, 2023

County of Maui Issues Statement on Incident at Kalana O Maui This Morning

Posted on: January 25, 2023

Kaunoa Senior Services announces February virtual classes for seniors

Posted on: January 23, 2023

Ho'okipa Beach Park and Baldwin Beach Park closed due to high surf

Posted on: January 22, 2023

Kaunoa Senior Services seeking volunteers for Meals on Wheels program

Posted on: January 20, 2023

Work on County of Maui's water system to affect water service for some Pukalani customers

Posted on: January 18, 2023

County of Maui ocean safety officers make two rescues as NWS extends high surf warning

Posted on: January 12, 2023

County of Maui reopens beach parks; Ocean Safety Officers conduct multiple rescues

Posted on: January 11, 2023

Kuau Bay Beach Park closed today, Baldwin Beach Park and Ho`okipa Beach Park remain closed

Posted on: January 11, 2023

Baldwin Beach Park and Ho'okipa Beach Park to close Wednesday

Posted on: January 10, 2023

NWS is forecasting that an extra-large north-northwest swell will impact the state starting Tuesday

Posted on: January 9, 2023