Mayor’s Meetings

Mayor Richard Bissen will hold community meetings for residents Upcountry, and in ʻĪao Valley and South Maui to discuss impacts of the recent kona storms in those areas. County staff from the departments of Public Works, Environmental Management, Water Supply, Emergency Management and ʻŌiwi Resources will... Read More.

Big weather system expected

Gov. Josh Green has issued an emergency proclamation in advance of a significant storm system expected to bring heavy rain, flooding, strong thunderstorms and damaging winds across the Hawaiian Islands this week. A kona low weather system is expected to produce prolonged heavy rainfall that could... Read More.

Big weather system expected

Gov. Josh Green has issued an emergency proclamation in advance of a significant storm system expected to bring heavy rain, flooding, strong thunderstorms and damaging winds across the Hawaiian Islands this week. A kona low weather system is expected to produce prolonged heavy rainfall that could... Read More.

Maui Nui Business Health Check

The County of Maui Office of Economic Development is encouraging Maui County businesses to participate in the Maui Nui Business Health Check, a countywide survey focused on understanding current business conditions and identifying opportunities that support recovery, stability and long-term growth, designed to capture... Read More.

Maui 5K

 Maui Ocean Center will present the 15th annual Maui 5K from 7 to 9 a.m. Sunday, March 1. Online registration, including new youth rates for ages 5 to 17, ends February 26. Participants have the option to take part in a 5K run through Mā’alaea... Read More.

Maui Headstart Preschool Program

Maui Economic Opportunity’s Head Start preschool program is now accepting applications beginning February 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year.  Head Start is a federally funded program that provides comprehensive early childhood education services at no cost to families that meet the federal poverty income guidelines... Read More.

Maui Preschool Program

Maui Economic Opportunity’s Head Start preschool program is now accepting applications beginning February 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year.  Head Start is a federally funded program that provides comprehensive early childhood education services at no cost to families that meet the federal poverty income guidelines... Read More.

Storage Site Restored

Fulfilling a promise that Mayor Richard Bissen made to the community, the closure and restoration of the Temporary Debris Storage site in Olowalu has been completed. As of December 19, 2025, all hauling operations and restoration activities at the former site were successfully completed.... Read More.

Puunene Avenue work Completed By March

Good news for those of us that drive Puunene Avenue. The Hawaii Department of Transportation expects to complete the widening of Puunēnē Avenue by the end of March, marking a significant milestone for relieving traffic congestion in Central Maui. The $25.5 million project, now... Read More.

Maui Cookie Lady

The Maui Cookie Lady received national recognition this past weekend as part of a feature on Good Morning America during the segment: “The Very Best Cookie Delivery Services of 2025,” which was televised December 13. Mitzi Toro’s Makawao-based bakery was selected by Bon Appétit and Epicurious Editor... Read More.