County Wastewater Reclamation Division prepares for kona low weather system, asks for West Maui sewe

County of Maui Department of Environmental Management Wastewater Reclamation Division has prepared its systems and staff for the kona low and its possible impacts, and the department is asking for West Maui sewer customer participation to reduce the volum...

Hana Metals and Electronics Recycling Event Dec. 8 and 9

A Hana Metals and Electronics Collection Event will take place December 8 and 9 to help East Maui residents dispose of special waste items.

The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management eve...

Dec. 31 deadline for real property long-term rental exemption for 2024 assessment year

County of Maui Real Property Assessment Division reminds property owners that the deadline to apply for the long-term rental exemption and classification is Dec. 31, 2023.  Property owners who previously qualified for the long-term rental exempti...

NWS issues Special Weather Statement for Maui County; flood mitigation efforts deployed for unpredic

County of Maui officials are reminding the public to be proactive and alert as a kona low, an unpredictable weather system, impacts the County of Maui.

County’s Maui Emergency Management Agency advanced to partial activation at the start of the N...

Mayor Bissen announces effort to make short-term rentals available to residents displaced by fires

“Today, I submitted to the County Council a bill to amend a section of the County Code to immediately help to increase the inventory of housing available to survivors of the August wildfires,” said County of Maui Mayor Richard Bissen. “By conver...

11/28/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 11B, 11D, 11E, 11F

WHAT:           County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and resi...

Public input key to new county management plan for 23 acres that includes Wawau Point

In early 2024, the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation will begin working on a management plan for 23 acres of newly acquired county land on Maui’s north shore, which includes Wawau Point, commonly known as Baby Beach. 

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County of Maui prepares ahead of kona low storm system

Although National Weather Service in Honolulu has not yet issued watches or warnings for Maui County ahead of the kona low that is anticipated to impact Kaua’i, Ni’ihau and O’ahu by Tuesday, the County of Maui is taking steps...

Lahaina, Kula Disaster Recovery Community Update Meetings canceled due to kona low forecast

The weekly Disaster Recovery Community Update Meetings for Kula residents at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and for Lahaina residents at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays are canceled this week due to the kona low weather forecast.

National Weather Service in Honolulu said ...

County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 11C and 12B

WHAT:           County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and residents&...

11/21/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zone 6D

WHAT:           County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and resi...

Portion of Lahaina removed from Unsafe Water Advisory area

The Department of Water Supply amended the Unsafe Water Advisory for Lahaina to remove areas L-3A and L-3B. Water serving buildings and homes in areas L-3A and L-3B is declared safe for unrestricted use effective November 20, 2023. Community members can s...

11/20/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL & BUSINESS ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 5G, 7F

WHAT:           County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and resi...

Blessing of new Wailuku Garage today; facility set to open next month

Today marked a significant step toward addressing Wailuku town’s parking challenges with the celebration of a blessing ceremony, signifying the handoff of the new Wailuku Garage from the contractor to the County of Maui. The four-story, 393-stal...

Kula Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting moves to Tuesdays

At the request of Upcountry residents attending the first Kula Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting this Thursday, the day for the weekly meetings will move to Tuesdays with the same time and location, according to an announcement today by Mayor Ric...

11/16/2023 Work to drain underground parking garage in Lahaina begins today

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) started work to drain an underground parking garage located on Front Street in Lahaina that has remained flooded since the fire of August 8^th.  Initially, the questionable st...

11/16/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 7B, 7C, 7D and 7E

WHAT:           County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and&...

County of Maui awarded for ‘excellence in financial reporting’

The County of Maui’s Department of Finance Accounts Division was awarded for “excellence in financial reporting” by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada on Nov. 1, 2023.

The hon...

Mandatory need for water conservation lifted for South Maui

After two well pumps were repaired, the mandatory need to conserve water in South Maui has been lifted, according to a County of Maui Department of Water Supply announcement today.

The department on Nov. 9 said mandatory water conservation was ne...

11/14/23 – Managing Director Kekuhaupio Akana to retire; Deputy Director Josiah Nishita to be appo

Mayor Richard Bissen announces the retirement of County of Maui Managing Director Kekuhaupio “Keku” Akana. His retirement takes effect Dec. 31. In deciding to retire, Akana pointed to wanting to spend more ti...

11/14/23 – Weekly Disaster Recovery Community Update Meetings to launch Upcountry

Mayor Richard Bissen announced today that weekly Disaster Recovery Community Update Meetings will launch Upcountry this week for Kula residents impacted by the August wildfires.

The weekly meetings, beginning on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, ...

11/14/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 6B and 7A

WHAT:           County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and residents&...

11/13/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT

WHAT:           County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions have been lifted for the following zones: 1D, 5G, 10F, 14E, 1...

Maui Business Bridge Grant Program launches today

Today marks the official launch of the Maui Business Bridge grant program, a collaborative effort among the County of Maui, the State of Hawai‘i, Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO), Credit Unions of Maui and Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB).

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One of three re-entry vehicle pass locations briefly moves to MACC

One of three County of Maui Emergency Management Agency’s Re-Entry Vehicle Pass locations will temporarily move this week.

On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 14 through 16, 2023, Council for Native Hawaiian Advan...

11/09/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 8C and 9C

WHAT:           County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and&...

DWS: Mandatory water conservation needed for South Maui

County of Maui Department of Water Supply announced on Wednesday that mandatory water conservation is necessary for hotels, resorts and other businesses, along with visitors and residents, of South Maui. South Maui comprises Kihei, Wailea and Makena.

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Stage 2 Water Shortage for Upcountry goes into effect today

WHAT: The County of Maui Department of Water Supply Stage 2 Water Shortage declaration per County Code requires Upcountry water consumers to stop using water for irrigation, watering lawns, washing vehicles or other nonessential activities. Also,...

11/07/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 9E and 10E

WHAT:           County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and residents with vehicle passes from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Friday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov. 11, i...

Impact your community by volunteering on Maui County boards and commissions

Want to make your mark on the communities within Maui County? Maui County boards and commissions need volunteers for more than 40 panels, including Council on Aging, Maui Planning Commission, Police Commission, Salary Commission, Board of Water Supply, Fi...

Public advised to remain vigilant with Red Flag Warning, wind advisory in effect

The Maui Emergency Management Agency is reminding the public to remain vigilant, with a Red Flag Warning and wind advisory in effect for leeward or west sides of Maui County and other Hawaiian islands through ...

Disaster Recovery Community Update Meetings to launch in Lahaina this month

Featuring the State of Hawaii Insurance Commissioner and other top agency officials, community meetings to provide disaster recovery updates will be launched in Lahaina this month by the county’s interim leader of Maui Emergency Management Agenc...

Maui Bus will launch modified route Sunday for Lahaina Villager

Maui Bus will launch a modified route for Lahaina Villager #23 this Sunday, Nov. 5, the County of Maui Department of Transportation announced today.

The modified Lahaina Villager route will connect the upper Lahainaluna road and the Villages of L...

11/02/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 6E and 9D

WHAT:           County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and resi...

Department of Water Supply will issue Stage 2 water shortage Nov. 8 due to drought

Due to low surface water flow and lack of rainfall amid drought conditions, the County of Maui Department of Water Supply (DWS) is advancing the Stage 1 water shortage to a Stage 2 water shortage for the Upcountry service area on Nov. 8. 

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Nov. 8 Maalaea meeting seeks Maui resident feedback on wetlands map creation

Maui residents are being asked to weigh in on the creation of a Maui County wetlands map during a public meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at the Maui Ocean Center Sphere, 192 Ma`alaea Road, Ma`...

Unsafe Water Advisory lifted for all areas of Upper Kula

The Department of Water Supply has lifted the Unsafe Water Advisory for Upper Kula, removing the two remaining areas, UK-2B and UK-5. Water serving buildings and homes in Area UK-2B and UK-5 is declared safe for unrestricted use effective Octobe...

10/31/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 9F and 9G

WHAT:           County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and resi...

50th Maui County Senior Fair set Nov. 18 at Maui Mall

Refrigerator and freezer collection service for Lahaina residents residing in fire-impacted areas

County of Maui seeking contact with owners of electric vehicles in burned areas during Aug. 8 fires

The County of Maui is asking owners of electric vehicles that were within burned areas during the Aug. 8 fires to contact the Abandoned Vehicles and Metals Office by Nov. 6 if they don?t want...

County partnership with Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement to expand Right-of-Entry services,

The County’s Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) today announced a partnership with the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) to expand public access to services supporting residential re-entry and recovery. Starting next ...

Kokua for Maui - Shop & Show Aloha: A Collective Effort to Support Maui

In the spirit of aloha and unity, Hawaii’s four mayors have jointly launched November as “Kokua for Maui - Shop & Show Aloha” Month. This collaborative effort, led by the County of Maui in partnership with the State of Ha...

10/26/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 9H, 9I and 9J

WHAT:           County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and resi...

10/24/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 4A, 4B and 4C

WHAT:           County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and resi...

Mayor Richard Bissen announces next phases of West Maui re-opening on November 1

Mayor Richard Bissen announced Monday that the phased re-opening of West Maui to visitors will continue November 1 with the re-opening of the remaining area from Kahana to Ka?anapali.

The decision followed many discussions wit...

10/19/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 13A, 13B and 13C

WHAT:           County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and resi...

Community budget meeting set for November 14 for West Maui

A community budget meeting for West Maui, hosted by Mayor Richard Bissen and his administration, is set for Tuesday, November 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center.

The meeting is part of a series of community budget meetings for ...

Mayor Bissen hosting community budget meetings for Fiscal Year 2025

Mayor Richard Bissen and his administration will host community budget meetings throughout Maui County starting next week for residents to share their priorities and provide input on the budget for Fiscal Year 2025, which begins July 1,...

10/17/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 14A AND 14B

WHAT:           County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and&...

Hawaii Digital Equity Plan public comment session scheduled Friday on Maui

A broadband public comment session on the Hawai?i Digital Equity Plan and the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, which works in tandem to propose solutions for individuals and communities impacted by the “digital divide,” w...

Hawaii Digital Equity Plan public comment session scheduled Thursday on Moloka?i

 A broadband public comment session on the Hawai?i Digital Equity Plan, which proposes solutions for individuals and communities impacted by the “digital divide,” will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, October 19, at Mo...

County of Maui identifying vehicles damaged or destroyed in wildfires

The County of Maui is identifying fire-damaged or destroyed vehicles found on public roadways and other right-of-way areas following the August 2023 Maui wildfires. To help with this effort, the County of Maui’s Abandoned Vehicle and Metals Offi...

Portion of Upper Kula removed from Unsafe Water Advisory area

The Department of Water Supply amended the Unsafe Water Advisory for Upper Kula to remove Area UK-3. Water serving buildings and homes in Area UK-3 is declared safe for unrestricted use, effective October 13, 2023. Community members can search a...

10/13/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 5C, 9M, 16A, 17D

WHAT:           County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions have been lifted for owners and residents as noted below. Home...

10/13– County of Maui Disaster Area ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT: Zone 6A/Mala Wharf

WHAT:    County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for Mala Wharf and businesses in Zone 6A. Zones have been created to facilitate a systematic and supported return into the disaster area while prioritizing publi...

10/12/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 14C and 14D

WHAT:           County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners&nb...

County of Maui proposing three billing categories for water customers affected by fires

Mayor Richard Bissen will submit a proposal developed by the Department of Water Supply to the Maui County Council that would establish three categories for customer billing to address impacts of the August 8 wildfires...

10/10/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 6C, 15A

WHAT:           County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and residents&...

Use of soil stabilizer Soiltac® approved for properties impacted by August 8th fire in Lahaina

Mayor Richard Bissen today announced he has approved the use of the soil stabilizer Soiltac® to protect residents’ health and the environment from risks posed by ash and debris that remain on properties impacted by the August 8...

Upper Kula Area UK-4 and Lahaina Area L-2 removed from Unsafe Water Advisory

The Department of Water Supply amended the Unsafe Water Advisory to remove Upper Kula Area UK-4 and Lahaina Area L-2. Water serving buildings and homes in Upper Kula Area UK-4 and Lahaina Area L-2 has been determined to be safe for unrestricted ...

County of Maui releases series of video messages for the Maui community and its visitors

Maui, Hawai‘i - As the phased reopening of West Maui begins, the County of Maui is distributing a series of videos for the Maui community and its visitors.

The first features Maui County Mayor Richard T. Bissen, who acknowledges the roa...

Portions of Upper Kula and Lahaina removed from Unsafe Water Advisory

The Department of Water Supply amended the Unsafe Water Advisory to remove Upper Kula Area 2A and Lahaina Area 1. Water serving buildings and homes in Upper Kula Area 2A and Lahaina Area 1 has been determined to be safe for unrestricted use, eff...

10/5/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT: Zones 3A, 3B & 3C

WHAT:           County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and residents&...

10/3/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT

WHAT:    County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and residents with vehicle passes from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Friday, Oct. 6, and Saturday, Oct. 7, in Zones 2A, 2B and 2F.

WHEN:  &nbs...

Moloka`i Real Property Assessment office to close temporarily due to staffing shortage

The Moloka?i Real Property Assessment office located at the Mitchell Pauole Center will close temporarily due to a staffing shortage until Friday, October 13. The office will reopen on Monday, October...

County facilities near stadium to be closed Saturday in preparation for sold out MIL football game

In preparation for a sold-out Maui Interscholastic League football game on Saturday, September 30, 2023, War Memorial Complex facilities and some surrounding areas will be temporarily closed to the public that day, September 30.

• Facilities impacted will be...

County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE Announcement: Zones 2C, 2D, 2E

9/28/23 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT

WHAT:      County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and residents with vehicle passes from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, and Tuesd...

Potable water available for the public’s use in Lahaina, Upper Kula

The Department of Water Supply reminds people in areas affected by the recent wildfires that they may obtain safe water for their drinking, cooking, and basic hygiene needs from a fleet of designated potable water tankers positioned at various s...

9/27 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

NEWS UPDATES:

MAYOR BISSEN ANNOUNCES PHASED APPROACH TO RE-OPENING WEST MAUI TO VISITORS

Mayor Richard Bissen and members of his Lahaina Advisory Team have shaped a phased approach to the re-opening of West Maui to visitors fol...

Mayor Richard Bissen announces a phased approach to re-opening West Maui to visitors

Mayor Richard Bissen and members of his Lahaina Advisory Team have shaped a phased approach to the re-opening of West Maui to visitors following an announcement by Gov. Josh Green that West Maui will re-open on October 8.

“Our prioritie...

09/25 Residents in Zone 1C return to their Lahaina homes during first day of residential re-entry

Residents in all but one of the affected homes in Zone 1C of the Maui Wildfire Disaster Area applied for and received vehicle passes to return to their properties Monday on Kaniau Road in Lahaina.

Officials said the process went smoothl...

9/25 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

NEWS UPDATES:

RE-ENTRY INTO LAHAINA DISASTER AREAS UPDATE

The first zone cleared for owners and residents to re-enter in the County of Maui Disaster Area is Kaniau Road in Zone 1C. Disaster Area restrictions for Zone 1...

9/24 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

NEWS UPDATES:

RE-ENTRY INTO LAHAINA DISASTER AREAS UPDATE

The first zone cleared for owners and residents to re-enter in the County of Maui Disaster Area is Kaniau Road in Zone 1C. Residents can apply for vehicle passe...

Popular Launiupoko Beach Park reopens after county staff who lost homes work on project

Popular Launiupoko Beach Park reopens after county staff who lost homes work on project

One of the most beloved surf and beach parks on the West Side was reopened today, thanks to a multi-agency effort. The opening was announced Friday at a Lahai...

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

Darryl Oliveira, interim administrator of Maui Emergency Management Agency, shares an update today, Sept. 21, 2023, on re-entry to Lahaina.

County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and residents with vehicle passes from...

Live broadcasts of community meetings scheduled

WHAT: Community informational meetings for those impacted by the wildfire disaster. Information on housing plans, air quality status, support programs, and the establishment of the County of Maui Office of Recovery will be shar...

9/21 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

NEWS UPDATES:

RE-ENTRY INTO LAHAINA DISASTER AREAS UPDATE

The first zone cleared for owners and residents to re-enter in the County of Maui Disaster Area is Kaniau Road in Zone 1C. Residents can apply for vehicle passe...

County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT

WHAT:           County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and residents with vehicle passes from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, and Tuesday, Sept. 26, in Zone 1C. Zones ha...

Residential re-entry process to begin in disaster area

A multi-agency task force responsible for the coordination of re-entry procedures for residents to access properties located in the restricted disaster area has identified the first zone that has completed comprehensive reviews required before re-entry co...

9/20 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

NEWS UPDATES:

COMMUNITY INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS

Two community informational meetings will be held for those impacted by the wildfire disaster. Information on housing plans, air quality status, support programs, and the establish...

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

In a key step toward recovery, Mayor Richard Bissen has formed a 5-member Lahaina Advisory Team comprised of Lahaina residents. The Advisory Team will serve as a critical resource and will meet weekly with Mayor Bissen to ensur...

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

The County of Maui is urging local businesses to take advantage of a valuable online resource aimed at bolstering their recovery efforts following the August fires. The revamped MauiNuiFirst.com website is set to be relaunched by the end of this...

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

The County of Maui Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing located at the Kahului Service Center will be open on Saturday, September 23, to assist customers who have found it difficult to visit DMVL offices during normal weekday hours.

Customers will be t...

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

LAHAINA, HAWAI?I — Community members affected by the Maui fires can retrieve food, supplies, and other necessities at the West Maui Distribution Center located at Kahana Gateway. The new donation site held a blessing and opening ceremony on Frid...

County interim administrator of MEMA shares re-entry update

Darryl Oliveira, interim administrator of Maui Emergency Management Agency, shares an update today, Sept. 13, 2023, on re-entry to Lahaina.

To view the video, click here.

Updates include:

• How many Lahaina properties h...

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

WHAT:            County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions have been LIFTED for certain business zones. Zones have been created to facilitate a systematic and organized return into the disaste...

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

A new process is in place for Maui residents wishing to submit DNA to be used in the identification of family members who are unaccounted for and may be fire victims. 

Family members are asked to contact the Family Assistance C...

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

Properties with inactive service should NOT flush toilets, allow water down drains  even if service appears operable

The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management is reminding residents and businesses that sewer serv...

County of Maui Department of Agriculture hosting outreach event Tuesday

The County of Maui Department of Agriculture is hosting an outreach event for agricultural producers from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, September 19 at the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Communi...

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

Effective September 12, 2023, the Department of Water Supply announces that the Unsafe Water Advisory for Upper Kula has been amended to remove Zone 1 from the affected area. Water serving homes and buildings in Zone 1 has been determined to be s...

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

Addressing families and businesses affected by the destructive fires of August 8 that devastated Maui, Mayor Richard Bissen offered a video message posted on County of Maui social media pages.

Mayor Bissen, in West Maui and Kula today, i...

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

Effective Saturday, September 9, services at the Family Assistance Center, located at the Hyatt Ka`anapali Monarchy ballroom, will move to the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center, or DRC, located at the Lahaina Civic Center. 

The Lah...

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

Darryl Oliveira, interim administrator of Maui Emergency Management Agency, on Wednesday shared an update on re-entry to Lahaina and announced the county’s new Maui Recovers website.

Official website, www.MauiRecovers.org, launched this...

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

The County of Maui Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing?s Lahaina satellite office will reopen Thursday, 9/7, at Lahaina Gateway Center during its normal business hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for walk-in transactions only.

Off...

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

County of Maui restrictions, triggered by fire evacuation orders Aug. 8, were lifted today, Sept. 5, 2023, for two West Maui parcels: Lahaina Gateway, 325 Keawe St., and Walgreens, 342 Keawe St.

The businesses at Lahaina Gateway...

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

Staff from the County of Maui Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing will be at the Lahaina Civic Center from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, 9/6 to assist those affected by fires who lost their State of Hawai?i driver?s licenses or State of Hawai?i identific...

09/09 Unsafe Water Advisory reminder for Upper Kula

The County of Maui Department of Water Supply has completed two rounds of water testing with no results in those rounds exceeding applicable state or federal safe drinking water standards in areas of Kula. However, the Unsafe ...

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

Solar shower bags are available today for Upcountry residents affected by an Unsafe Water Advisory issued following recent wildfires.

Upcountry Strong is distributing one so...

Parks Planning Program information available to the public

The public can now access information and documents on the County of Maui website about the Parks Planning Program to learn about ongoing and completed projects, the Department of Parks and Recreation announced.  The Parks Planning Prog...

Hazardous material removal will set groundwork for Lahaina re-entry

Emphasizing that Maui County will prioritize the community – by weighing safety, cultural, environmental and resident interests – Mayor Richard Bissen announced today, Aug. 29, 2023, the transition from the search and recovery phase in Lahaina to the next...

9/19 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

NEWS UPDATES:

FIRE UPDATE

• Olinda fire: 90% contained. Estimated 1,081 acres. 
• Kula fire: 96% contained. Estimated 202 acres. 
• Lahaina fire: 100% contained. Estimated 2,170 acres. 

The Maui Fire...

9/18 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

NEWS UPDATES:

FIRE UPDATE

• Olinda fire: 90% contained. Estimated 1,081 acres. 
• Kula fire: 96% contained. Estimated 202 acres. 
• Lahaina fire: 100% contained. Estimated 2,170 acres. 

The Maui Fire...

9/17 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

• Olinda fire: 90% contained. Estimated 1,081 acres. 
• Kula fire: 96% contained. Estimated 202 acres. 
• Lahaina fire: 100% contained. Estimated 2,170 acres. 

09/16 Maui Wildfire Disaster Update

9/16 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE 

9/16 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE 

9/16 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE 

NEWS UPDATES:

FIRE UPDATE

• Olinda fire: 90% contained. Estimated 1,081 acres. ...

9/15 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

NEWS UPDATES:

FIRE UPDATE

• Olinda fire: 90% contained. Estimated 1,081 acres. 
• Kula fire: 96% contained. Estimated 202 acres. 
• Lahaina fire: 100% contained. Estimated 2,170 acres. 

The Maui Fire...

9/14 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

NEWS UPDATES:

FIRE UPDATE

• Olinda fire: 90% contained. Estimated 1,081 acres. 
• Kula fire: Increased to 96% contained on Wednesday, September 13. Estimated 202 acres. 
• Lahaina fire: 100% containe...

9/13 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

NEWS UPDATES:

RE-ENTRY INTO LAHAINA DISASTER AREAS UPDATE

As of 10 a.m. today, September 13, County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions have been LIFTED for two business zones – Zone 5B, the Lahaina Cannery Ma...

9/12 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

NEWS UPDATES:

MAUI RECOVERS WEBSITE

An official County of Maui website, www.MauiRecovers.org, is providing vital information and assistance, including re-entry data, to those affected by the fires. The...

9/11 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

NEWS UPDATES:

MAUI RECOVERS WEBSITE

An official County of Maui website, www.MauiRecovers.org, is providing vital information and assistance, including re-entry data, to those affected by the fires. The...

9/10 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

NEWS UPDATES:

MAUI RECOVERS WEBSITE

An official County of Maui website, www.MauiRecovers.org, is providing vital information and assistance, including re-entry data, to those affected by the fires. The...

9/09 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

NEWS UPDATES:

MAUI RECOVERS WEBSITE

An official County of Maui website, www.MauiRecovers.org, is providing vital information and assistance, including re-entry data, to those affected by the fires. The...

9/07 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

NEWS UPDATES:

MAUI RECOVERS WEBSITE

An official County of Maui website, www.MauiRecovers.org, launched Wednesday night to provide vital information and assistance, including re-entry data, to those affected by the fires. The web...

9/06 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

NEWS UPDATES:

FIRE UPDATE

• Olinda fire: 90% contained. Estimated 1,081 acres. 
• Kula fire: 95% contained. Estimated 202 acres. 
• Lahaina fire: 100% contained. Estimated 2,170 acres. 

&am...

9/05 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

NEWS UPDATES:

FIRE UPDATE

• Olinda fire: 90% contained. Estimated 1,081 acres. 
• Kula fire: 95% contained. Estimated 202 acres. 
• Lahaina fire: 100% contained. Estimated 2,170 acres. 
• Pulehunui fir...

9/04 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

NEWS UPDATES:

FIRE UPDATE

• Olinda fire: Increased to 90% contained. Estimated 1,081 acres. 
• Kula fire: Increased to 95% contained. Estimated 202 acres. 
• Lahaina fire: Increased to 100% contained. Estima...

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

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

Darryl Oliveira hired as interim director of Maui Emergency Management Agency

Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen on Friday announced the hiring of Darryl Oliveira, the former administrator of the Hawai?i County Civil Defense Agency, as the interim administrator of the Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).

“We ar...

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

Families who currently have a federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher with the County of Maui and who have been displaced by the Lahaina and Kula fires will not lose their housing assistance. 

To accommodate those families who...

Maui County warns of scams related to collection of DNA samples

Maui County officials issued a warning on Wednesday about scams related to the collection of DNA samples in the aftermath of the Maui wildfire disaster.

The Family Assistance Center has received reports about Maui community members receiving call...

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

The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management is distributing solar shower bags to water stations in areas of Upcountry, Maui, where an unsafe water advisory is in effect. 

In addi...

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

The County of Maui Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing in Kahului will be open this coming Saturday to assist customers who have found it difficult to visit DMVL offices during normal weekday hours.

Saturday appointments are availabl...

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

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Aug. 24, 2023

8/24/2023 — County of Maui releases validated list of names of individuals who remain unaccounted for following Lahaina wildfire disaster

The County of...

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

Communities statewide are joining in Kipuni Aloha no Maui, a daylong vigil Friday centered on emotional and spiritual healing and cleansing for the great loss that so many are suffering on Maui.

The vigil is rooted in Native Hawaiian pr...

9/03 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

NEWS UPDATES:

FIRE UPDATE

• Olinda fire: Increased to 90% contained. Estimated 1,081 acres. 
• Kula fire: Increased to 95% contained. Estimated 202 acres. 
• Lahaina fire: Increased to 100% contained. Estimated 2,170 ...

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

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday began work to remove and dispose of hazardous waste from properties affected by the wildfires in Kula.

EPA will survey, remove, and dispose of hazardous waste materials includi...

9/02 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

NEWS UPDATES:

WEATHER

Moderate to breezy easterly trade winds and somewhat dry conditions are forecast to prevail through Saturday, September 2, followed by a decline in winds Saturday night and Sunday. In Lahaina, daytime sea breezes will overpow...

9/01 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

NEWS UPDATES:

WEATHER

The National Weather Service canceled a Red Flag Warning and wind advisory on Thursday afternoon, August 31.

Moderate to breezy easterly trade winds and somewhat dry conditions are forecast to prevail throu...

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 Akaku Maui Community Media.

The message will be broadcast live on Akaku Maui Community Media ...

8/31 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

NEWS UPDATES:

WEATHER

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for leeward areas of Maui County until 6 p.m. Thursday, August 31. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), strong and dry trade winds with...

8/30 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

NEWS UPDATES:

FIRE UPDATE

• Olinda fire: Remains 85% contained. Estimated 1,081 acres. 
• Kula fire: Remains 90% contained. Estimated 202 acres. 
• Lahaina fire: Remains 90% contained. Estimated 2,170 acres. 

The Maui F...

8/29 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

 NEWS UPDATES:

FIRE UPDATE

• Olinda fire: Remains 85% contained. Estimated 1,081 acres. 
• Kula fire: Remains 90% contained. Estimated 202 acres. 
• Lahaina fire: Remains 90% contained. Estimated 2,170 acres. 

 ...

8/28 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

NEWS UPDATES:

FIRE UPDATE

• Olinda fire: Remains 85% contained. Estimated 1,081 acres. 
• Kula fire: Remains 90% contained. Estimated 202 acres. 
• Lahaina fire: Remains 90% contained. Estimated 2,170 acres. 

 ...

8/27 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

FIRE UPDATE

• Olinda fire: Remains 85% contained. Estimated 1,081 acres. 
• Kula fire: Increased to 90% contained. Estimated 202 acres. 
• Lahaina fire: Remains 90% contained. Estimated 2,170 acres. 

The Maui Fire Depa...

8/26 County of Maui Wildfire Disaster Update

FIRE UPDATE

• Olinda fire: Remains 85% contained. Estimated 1,081 acres. 
• Kula fire: Increased to 90% contained. Estimated 202 acres. 
• Lahaina fire: Remains 90% contained. Estimated 2,170 acres. 

UNACCOUNTED INDIVIDUALS

We st...

8/25 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

UNACCOUNTED INDIVIDUALS

We need your help identifying 388 individuals reported unaccounted for following the Lahaina wildfire disaster. The validated list of names is available at mauinuistrong.info/unaccountedfor. If you recognize a name...

8/24 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE

UNACCOUNTED INDIVIDUALS

Loved ones wishing to report an unaccounted individual are asked to email [email protected] and provide the following information:

• First and last name of reporting party
• Contact information, including a valid phone...

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

 Today, the County of Maui filed a lawsuit against Maui Electric Company, Limited, Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Hawai?i Electric Light Company, Inc., and Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. for civil damages caused to the County’s pu...

8/23 County of Maui Wildfire Disaster Update

FIRE UPDATE

· Olinda fire: remains 85% contained. Estimated 1,081 acres. A helicopter was deployed before sunset yesterday, 8/22, to help reach hot spots. 

· Kula fire: remains 85% contained. Estimated 202 ac...

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

In response to claims circulating on social media, the County of Maui issued the following statement on Wednesday regarding the use of heavy machinery in Lahaina:

“Excavators and other heavy machines are currently only being used in the...

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

County of Maui-facilitated distribution sites will be transitioning locations, times, days and focus. The sites offer food, water and supplies to people impacted by Maui wildfires.

The shifts come because electricity and Internet connectivity con...

County of Maui provides update on individuals still unaccounted for

Between 1,000 and 1,100 individuals remain unaccounted for following the Maui wildfire disaster, emergency response officials announced Tuesday, while more than 1,400 others who had originally been reported as unaccounted for have since been found safe.&a...

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

President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visited Maui on Monday to assess the damage of the wildfire disaster area in Lahaina and meet with survivors and first responders who were impacted by the fires.

After landing aboard Air Force One...

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

The American Red Cross and their partners continue to work tirelessly to get disaster assistance to wildfire survivors as quickly as possible. At this time, their focus is on ensuring that Maui residents who cannot return to their homes have a safe place ...

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

Because the wildfire disaster area is restricted to authorized personnel only, recovery and other emergency response operators have been instructed to report any stray animal sightings to the Maui County Emergency Operations Center. The information will t...

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

To support community-led resiliency hubs assisting residents impacted by the devastating wildfires, the Maui County Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is offering mobile waste and hygiene facilities to these grassroots resource locations.

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8/22 County of Maui Wildfire Disaster Update

FIRE UPDATE

• Olinda fire: remains 85% contained. Estimated 1,081 acres. 
• Kula fire: remains 85% contained. Estimated 202 acres. 
• Lahaina fire: remains 90% contained. Estimated 2,170 acres. 
• Pulehu / Kihei fire: declared 100% containe...

8/21 County of Maui Wildfire Disaster Update

FIRE UPDATE

• Olinda fire (initially reported 8/8): remains 85% contained. Estimated 1,081 acres. 
• Kula fire (initially reported 8/8): remains 85% contained. Estimated 202 acres. 
• Lahaina fire (initially reported 8/...

Unsafe Water Advisory for Lahaina water system expanded

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

Family Assistance Center moving to Kaanapali

The Family Assistance Center (FAC) is moving from its current location at the Kahului Community Center to the Hyatt Regency’s Monarchy Ballroom, located at 200 Nohea Kai Drive in Ka?anapali, effective Friday, August 18, at 10 a.m.  FAC services a...

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

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

Mayor Richard Bissen will be available to media at 4 p.m. today at the Lahaina Gateway Center distribution site in West Maui.

The mayor is in the West Maui community today visiting and checking on the welfare of residents and helping to deliver food.

Read on...

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

Remnant moisture from post-tropical cyclone Fernanda is forecasted to approach the state starting late Sunday, with the highest rainfall totals for Maui County expected to occur between Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning, according to the National Weath...

8/20 Maui County Wildfire Disaster Update

FIRE UPDATE

• Olinda fire (initially reported 8/8): now 85% contained. Estimated 1,081 acres. The Maui Fire Department is assisting State Division of Forestry and Wildfire with this joint fire-fighting effort. 
• Kula fire (initially ...

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

FIRE UPDATE

Despite rumors that the fires are still raging, there has been no forward spread of any of the fires for several days now, Maui Fire Department reported tonight, 8/18. Fire activity has been limited to isolated hot spots within the exi...

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

FIRE UPDATE

County fire investigators have concluded that the Kula and Olinda fires have distinct origins. As of today, 8/17, data for these fires will be reported separately. As mapping is refined in coming days, estimated fire acreage may be adjusted. To...

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

Lahaina, Pulehu and Upcountry Maui Fires Combined Update No. 14, 11:30 a.m.: A Family Assistance Center is open at Kahului Community Center for family members who are looking for information about loved ones who are unaccounted for and may be affected by ...

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

FIRE UPDATE

• Olinda fire (initially reported 8/8): now 85% contained. Estimated 1,081 acres. The Maui Fire Department is assisting State Division of Forestry and Wildfire with this joint firefighting effort. Twenty-seven firefighters, six...

MEMA Administrator Submits Resignation Effective Immediately

Today Mayor Richard Bissen accepted the resignation of Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Administrator Herman Andaya. Citing health reasons, Andaya submitted his resignation effective immediately.

“Given the gravity of the crisis ...

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

Mayor Richard Bissen announced Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, that fiscal year 2023-24 property taxes will be waived for improved properties completely destroyed by the Maui Wildfire Disaster in Upcountry, Kihei and Lahaina.

This applies only to improved proper...

Wastewater disposal for private pumping trucks available on west side

LAHAINA – The Department of Environmental Management is announcing that wastewater disposal for private pumping trucks is available on the west side effective immediately. 

Wastewater may be disposed of at Sewer Pump S...

Clarification of first confirmed identifications of Maui Wildfire Disaster victims

For the Aug. 15, 2023, fatality update from the County of Maui / Maui Police Department, public notification of identification includes the following:

Total fatalities: 106

Identified and notified: Two individuals of 106

Identified and not notified: Three in...

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

FIRE UPDATE

County fire investigators have concluded that the Kula and Olinda fires have distinct origins. As of today, 8/17, data for these fires will be reported separately. Hot spots in gulches, forests and other hard to reach places, along wi...

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

FIRE UPDATE

• Upcountry/Kula fire (initially reported 8/8): Now 75% contained. Estimated 678 acres. Hot spots in gulches, forests and other hard to reach places, along with land divisions and fences, make establishment of complete...

County releases first confirmed identifications of Maui Wildfire Disaster victims

The County of Maui and Maui Police Department are saddened to confirm the following identities of victims involved in the Maui Wildfire Disaster.

Our hearts go out to the families, friends and community affected by this devastating event.

“We offe...

Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing opening Lahaina Satellite Office

The County of Maui Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing’s Lahaina Satellite Office will be available beginning Wednesday, August 16, to assist West Maui residents whose Hawai?i driver’s licenses or Hawai?i State Identification card...

Governor Green announces opening of road to Lahaina

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

FIRE UPDATE

• Upcountry/Kula fire (initially reported 8/8): Now 60% contained. Estimated 678 acres. Hot spots in gulches, forests and other hard to reach places, along with land divisions and fences, make establishment of complete control lines diff...

Family Assistance Center open for those seeking information about loved ones

Lahaina, Pulehu and Upcountry Maui Fires Combined Update No. 14, 11:30 a.m.: A Family Assistance Center is open at Kahului Community Center for family members who are looking for information about loved ones who are unaccounted for and may be affected by ...

Maui Police Department suspends placard program for travel into West Maui

 Due to overwhelming demand from non-essential individuals and non-Maui residents, the Maui Police Department on Monday suspended the placard progam for travel into West Maui.

Police said the suspension is until further notice.

 ...

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

For residents in Lahaina and Upper Kula areas, maps of affected areas in Upcountry and in Lahaina were recently released on the county Department of Water Supply website.

The advisory remains in effect for certain areas until further notice and states that...

19 homes destroyed so far in Upcountry/Kula wildfire

As of today, Aug. 13, there have been 19 homes destroyed in the Upcountry/Kula wildfire that started Aug. 8, 2023. Three homes were destroyed in Olinda and 16 were leveled in Kula.

Many other homes sustained damage. The total number of homes destroyed are ...

Free shuttle for Central Maui shelters starts Sunday

A free Central Maui shuttle will be available starting Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, for people who are staying at any of the county-listed Central Maui shelters, the County of Maui Department of Transportation announced today.

Shelters include War Memorial Gymna...

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

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

The County of Maui Department of Water Supply is issuing an unsafe water alert for areas of Upper Kula and Lahaina affected by wil...

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

• Firefighting crews are continuing to extinguish flare-ups in the Lahaina and Upcountry Maui fires. In the Upcountry Maui fire, three structures in Olinda and 16 structures in Kula were destroyed. The Pulehu/Kihei fire was declared 100 percent contained Sa...

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

The Pacific Disaster Center (PDC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released the following damage assessment maps from multiple wildfires in Maui County. 

According to PDC, as of August 11, 2023, damage assessments relat...

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

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

August 14, 2023

8/14 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE AS OF 9:20 A.M.

FIRE UPDATE

• Upcountry/Kula fire (initially reported 8/8): Now 60% contained. Estimated 678 acres. Hot spots in gulches...

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

FIRE UPDATE

• Upcountry/Kula fire (initially reported 8/8): As of 7 p.m. 8/14, the fire is now 65% contained. Estimated 678 acres. Hot spots in gulches and other hard to reach places, along with land divisions and fences, make establishment of complete contr...

Lahaina fires update, 9 p.m.

• Firefighters continue working to extinguish flare-ups and contain fires in Lahaina, Pulehu/Kihei and Upcountry Maui. 
• The number of fatalities is at 80.
• A Ka’anapali fire reported above Puukolii at 6:10 p.m. Friday was reported to be 100 ...

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

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Aug. 13, 2023

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

FIRE UPDATE

• Upcountry/Kula fire (initially reported 8/8): Now 60% contained. Estimated 678 acres. Hot spots in gulches and other ...

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

• The Lahaina fire is 85 percent contained. The Pulehu/Kihei fire is 80 percent contained. The Upcountry Maui fire is 50 percent contained. Firefighters continue battling flare-ups in all three fires.
• The number of fatalities is confirmed a...

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

FIRE UPDATE• Upcountry/Kula fire (initially reported 8/8): Now 60% contained. Estimated 678 acres. Three helicopters, four engines, two tankers and one utility are on-site. Hot spots in gulches and other hard to reach places, along with land divi...

Access to West Maui resumes at 12 noon today

Residents of West Maui with identification showing proof of residency and visitors with proof of hotel reservations will have access to Lahaina via Ma?alaea beginning today, Friday, August 11 at noon with measures in place designed to secure the heavily i...

67 fatalities confirmed amid active Lahaina fire

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

• The number of confirmed fatalities remains at 80.
• A fire reported Friday night in Ka?anapali above Pu?ukoli?i remained contained Saturday after burning about 1 acre. Firefighters were working to fully extinguish the fire.
• Two donated Wi-Fi trucks are statio...

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

• Firefighters continue working to extinguish flare-ups and contain fires in Lahaina, Pulehu/Kihei and Upcountry Maui. 
• The number of fatalities is confirmed at 80.
• A Ka?anapali fire reported above Pu?ukoli?i at 6:10 p.m. Friday was reported...

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

• Firefighters continued working to extinguish flare-ups and contain fires in Lahaina, Pulehu/Kihei and Upcountry Maui. The firefighting effort was bolstered by 21 firefighters from the Honolulu Fire Department, seven supervisory personnel and four vehicles...

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

Lahaina, Pulehu and Upcountry Maui Fires Combined Update No. 13, 10:30 a.m..: A wildfire that caused widespread damage in Lahaina town was reported to be 80 percent contained this morning, after the Fire Department reported making progress in fighting the...

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

Lahaina, Pulehu and Upcountry Maui Fires Update No.11, 12:42 a.m.: A mass bus evacuation for residents and visitors in West Maui will resume at 8:30 am on Thursday, August 10th. Bus boarding will be staged at Whalers Village entryway fronting Ka?anapali P...

Two additional shelters opened in Central Maui

Mayor Bissen offers a public message in light of recent tragedies

Mayor Bissen offers a public message in light of recent tragedies

Mayor Richard Bissen released a recorded message tonight that was shared on the County’s social media platforms in light of the recent tragedies. A copy of the video can be viewed here: http...

55 fatalities confirmed amid active Lahaina fire

Lahaina, Pulehu and Upcountry Fires Combined Update No. 17 at 9:15 p.m.: As firefighting efforts continue, 2 additional fatalities have been confirmed today amid the active Lahaina fire. This brings the death toll to 55 people.

Thirty-six fatalities were c...

53 fatalities confirmed amid active Lahaina fire

As Lahaina firefighting continues, 36 total fatalities have been discovered

As the firefighting efforts continue, 36 total fatalities have been discovered today amid the active Lahaina fire.

No other details are available at this time.

Donations for Maui residents affected by fires being accepted online

Lahaina, Pulehu and Upcountry Maui Fires Combined Update No. 8, 7:45 p.m.: Hawai?i Community Foundation and Maui United Way are accepting online monetary donations to benefit Maui residents affected by fires.

The Hawai?i Community Foundation star...

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

Lahaina, Pulehu and Upcountry Maui Fires Combined Update No. 7,  3:50 p.m.: Due to limited resources in this time of crisis, visitors with vehicles or any means of transportation are being asked to leave Lahaina and Maui as soon as possible.&...

Search and rescue team bolsters efforts in Lahaina

Lahaina, Pulehu and Upcountry Fires Combined Update No. 6 at 3:30 p.m.: A federal team arrived on Maui today and is on the ground in Lahaina to assist with search and rescue efforts amid the active Lahaina fire.

Flyovers today of Lahaina town by ...

Six fatalities discovered today amid active Lahaina fire

As the firefighting efforts continue, six fatalities have been discovered today amid the active Lahaina fire.

No other details are available at this time.

Search and recovery efforts are continuing when conditions are safe to enter the a...

Firefighting effort continuing in West Maui, Pulehu and Upcountry

Lahaina, Pulehu and Upcountry Maui Fires Combined Update No. 4, 9:25 a.m.:Firefighting crews were continuing to battle a fire that burned multiple structures and brush in Lahaina, with four  helicopters launched this morning to assist in the fire...

Maui Bus & Human Service Transportation services suspension

The following Maui Bus Fixed Route services will be suspended until further notice: Lahaina Islander Route #20, Lahaina Villager Route #23, Kaanapali Islander Route #25, and West Maui Islander Route #28. Bus riders are encouraged to check the Maui Bus app...

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

Lahaina and Upcountry Maui Fires Combined: Fire Department advising immediate proactive evacuation of residents of Holopuni and Pulehu roads in Kula, subdivisions north and south of Lipoa Parkway down to Maui Meadows and Ohukai subdivision in Kih...

911 service in West Maui is not available.

911 service in West Maui is not available. For emergencies call the Lahaina Police Department directly at (808) 661-4441.

Mayor Bissen issues emergency proclamation in response to fires

Lahaina and Upcountry Maui Fires Combined Update No. 2, 9:45 p.m.: Firefighter crews continue to battle brush and structure fires in Upcountry and Lahaina areas.

Mayor Bissen issued an emergency proclamation in response to fires.

The Ame...

Multiple evacuations in place for Lahaina and Upcountry Maui fires

Lahaina and Upcountry Maui Fires Combined Update No. 1, 5:50 p.m.: Multiple structures have burned and multiple evacuations are in place, as firefighter crews continue battling brush and structure fires in Upcountry and Lahaina areas.

The Maui Co...

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

Kula Fire Update No. 4, 3:50 p.m.: The Fire Department is calling for the immediate evacuation of residents of the subdivision including Kulalani Drive and Kulalani Circle due to an Upcountry brush fire.

The fire was reported at...

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

Update No. 3, 3:20 p.m.: With the potential risk of escalating conditions from an Upcountry brush fire, the Fire Department is strongly advising residents of Pi?iholo and Olinda roads to proactively evacuate.

The fire was reported at 12:22 a.m. t...

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

The public is reminded that strong winds are causing hazardous conditions with downed power lines and trees.

Motorists are cautioned that road conditions can be impacted.

Downed power lines may be energized. Stay at least 30 feet or more...

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

Kula Fire Update No. 2 at 10:50 a.m.: Firefighter crews remain on scene of a brush fire that was reported at 12:22 a.m. today near Olinda Road in Kula and led to evacuations of residents in the Kula 200 and Hanamu Road areas.

As of about 9 a.m. T...

Brush fire in Kula causes evacuation of residents early this morning

Shortly after midnight this morning, a brush fire was reported in the Olinda Road area of Kula. Residents in the Auli’i Drive area were evacuated at 3:45 a.m. At 4:50 a.m. residents of Hanamu Road were also evacuated. Firefighter crews from Kula...

County tennis court vandalized to accommodate pickleball use

As a result of vandalism that altered one of the main county tennis courts in Wailuku, the upper tennis court at the War Memorial Complex must be closed intermittently for more than $1,000 in repairs, the county Department of Parks and Recreation announce...

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

The County of Maui purchased the David K. Trask Jr. building – next to the county’s Kalana O Maui building in Wailuku -- for $3.8 million as part of ongoing efforts to cut millions of dollars the county pays each year for rent.

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Roadway along rural Alelele Point reopened Tuesday

The County of Maui?s roadway along rural Alelele Point in East Maui was reopened Tuesday, after the completion of infrastructure reinstallation that followed emergency slope scaling and rock debris removal.

“The road closure has had a s...

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

The County of Maui will reopen its rural roadway at Alelele Point for local traffic at 5:30 p.m. today, the Department of Public Works announced. Limited access for residents will continue from 5:30 p....

New County of Maui hotline for missed trash pickups launched

The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management Solid Waste Division recently launched a new hotline so residents can easily learn when trash pickups are delayed and need to be rescheduled.

The missed trash pickup hotline number is (808...

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

The County of Maui was awarded a $25 million federal grant that will help fund the first phase of a north segment of the Kihei North-South Collector Road.

The funding is part of the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustai...

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

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

Moloka?i residents are being asked to weigh in on the creation of a Maui County wetlands map during a public meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 6, at the Mitchell Pauole Community Center conference room in Kaunakakai.

Facilitated by the county&rsq...

New Maui Nui Strong program connects residents, businesses, visitors

Developed as an economic development initiative, the County of Maui launched its new Maui Nui Strong program today.

Maui Nui Strong’s website -- www.mauinuistrong.info -- now serves as a comprehensive hub that connects residents, busine...

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

Cynthia Razo-Porter was sworn in as County of Maui Director of Personnel Services on Wednesday, May 31. She has served as deputy director of the department since 2016 and has been employed at the County of Maui for more than 26 years, starting in 1996. Sh...

Maui County wetlands map will help mitigate flooding, protect environment

The county’s Department of Planning is creating a public tool that will help reduce flood risk for human life and property while protecting and restoring Maui County’s important natural wetland ecosystems.

As part of a new county law to...

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

Mayor Richard Bissen announced today that the County of Maui will increase Summer PALs seasonal employee salaries effective June 1 to assist with recruitment efforts and to support the need for vital childcare programs that help families throughout Maui C...

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

County of Maui crews set up concrete barriers today to prevent traffic along a nearly 1-mile Hana Highway road closure in Kipahulu where unstable cliffs pose a safety hazard.

The closure between Alelele Bridge and Lelekea Bridge in East Maui, which could l...

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

Interested in helping the community by learning about basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations? The county’s Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is lookin...

Mauliola Pharmacy in Wailuku offering free COVID-19 antibody testing

Mauliola Pharmacy in Wailuku is offering a new COVID-19 antibody testing program that’s free for residents. 

Funded by federal COVID-19 funds, the new antibody testing program lets community members analyze their response to past COVID-1...

2023 Maui County Volunteer Heroes recognized for 'giving back’

During National Volunteer Week, County of Maui Volunteer Center, a division of the county’s Department of Housing and Human Concerns, announced 31 community members selected as the 2023 Maui County Volunteer Heroes.

This year’s Maui County Volunteer Heroes...

County of Maui soliciting applications for Economic Diversification grants

The County of Maui Office of Economic Development is soliciting applications for proposals for grants to create and implement plans for business development and economic diversification.

Funding priorities are identified in the County of ...

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

The County of Maui is inviting the public to provide feedback on their parking experiences in Lahaina and share ideas to address parking challenges during an open house for the PARK MAUI program on Saturday, March 25.

The open house will be from 2 to 5 p.m...

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

Baldwin Beach Park in Paia will be closed on Thursday, March 16 and Friday, March 17 while crownless palm trees are removed.

The park will reopen on Saturday, March 18.

The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation appreciates the public’s...

Nominations sought for 2023 Outstanding Older Americans in Maui County Awards

Nominations are being sought for the County of Maui’s 2023 Outstanding Older Americans awards.

An Outstanding male and female Older American will be selected for the annual recognition program held in May in conjunction with Older Americans Month to recogn...

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

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

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

County of Maui soliciting grant applications for new Green Grants Program

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

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

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

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

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

Mayor Richard Bissen, Jr. Issues Statement on Incident Involving Grounded Private Yacht Near Marine Sanctuary at Honolua Bay in West Maui

In response to growing concerns surrounding a private yacht grounded at Honolua Bay and the impacts the vessel is havi...

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

County of Maui issues emergency permit to assist with incident involving private charter yacht grounded immediately outside Honolua Bay, a marine sanctuary. 

In response to the increasing risk of damage to the reef and ecosystem at Honolua Bay, a ...

Mayor Richard Bissen, Jr. Honors Engineers With Proclamation

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

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

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

Kaunoa Senior Services Announces Virtual Classes in March

Kaunoa Senior Services will offer virtual classes for seniors age 55 and older in March. The classes are available online via Zoom and include:

New classes:

• “Learn the Ukulele Mele Way” at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 7.
• “Sing Along: Easy-to-Play Songs” at 1...

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

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

Fire Chief Brad Ventura and Mayor Richard Bissen, Jr. offer statements on the passing of Tre? Evans-Dumaran

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

It is with a heavy heart that we offer news of firefighter Tre’ Evans-Dumaran. The ‘ohana of Tre’ Evans-Dumaran has confirmed the passing of Tre’ this morning.

From Chelsie Evans, Tre’s mom: “We w...

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

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

The County of Maui has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2021.

The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial ...

County of Maui assesses athletic fields, parks after flooding

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

Second Installment of Real Property Tax Bills Due February 21

The second installment payments of real property tax bills are due February 21, 2023 for County of Maui property owners. Tax bills have been mailed to all property owners or the agents servicing their accounts. 

Property owners who pay their real ...

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

Lahaina Bypass is completely open

Lahaina Bypass is completely open

Emergency shelter on Molokai scheduled to close

An emergency shelter opened at Mitchell Pauole Center in Kaunakakai on Molokai is scheduled to close at 5 p.m. Saturday, after most roads were cleared of debris and floodwaters receded along the island's south shore.A flash flood warning for Molo...

Emergency shelter opens on Molokai, Maui County under flood watch

The County of Maui and the American Red Cross opened an emergency center at 1:15 p.m. Saturday at Mitchell Pauole Center in Kaunakakai, Molokai, as the National Weather Service extended a flash flood warning for the island until 3:45 p.m. Saturday.

Those g...

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

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

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

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

Fourth Friday in Kihei Canceled Due to Weather

Fourth Friday in Kihei has been canceled due to weather on January 27, 2023.

On Friday, the National Weather Service issued a flood watch and forecast excessive rainfall for Maui. The Weather Service forecast an 80 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms ...

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

The County of Maui is inviting the public to a Chinese New Year Lion Dance performance at 9 a.m. Friday, January 27 on the front lawn of Kalana O Maui, County Building, in Wailuku.

A team from Au’s Shaolin Arts Society will perform the Lion Dance...

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

PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate Release January 25, 2023

Contact: Mahina Martin (808) 868-6014

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

Shortly before 9:30 this morning, the Mayor’s office received a troubling c...

Kaunoa Senior Services announces February virtual classes for seniors

PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate ReleaseJanuary 23, 2023

Kaunoa Senior Services announces February virtual classes for seniors

Kaunoa Senior Services will offer February virtual classes for seniors ages 55 and older. All classes are available online via Zoom.

New ...

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

Kaunoa Senior Services seeking volunteers for Meals on Wheels program

Kaunoa Senior Services seeking volunteers for Meals on Wheels program

Kaunoa Senior Services’ Meals on Wheels program needs volunteers immediately to help deliver fresh meals directly to qualified seniors in their homes in Kahului, Wailuku and Pukalani. Vo...

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

PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate ReleaseJanuary 18, 2023

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

The County of Maui Department of Water Supply reports that a portion of customers ...

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

County of Maui ocean safety officers make two rescues as National Weather Service extends high surf warning

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

County of Maui reopens beach parks

Ocean Safety Officers conduct multiple rescues

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

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

Baldwin Beach Park and Ho'okipa Beach Park to close Wednesday in anticipation of extra-large swell along north and west shores of Maui

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

National Weather Service forecast for extra-large surf prompts County of Maui to advise residents and businesses in exposed north and west facing shores to tak...