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Maui Preschool Program

Thursday, February 19 by Jack Gist

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

Wednesday, January 7 by Jack Gist

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

Wednesday, January 7 by Jack Gist

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’s Proarts Playhouse Special Event

Monday, December 8 by Jack Gist

Maui’s ProArts Playhouse in Kihei will be presenting a special sensory-friendly performance of its beloved holiday show, “The Reluctant Elf,” this Saturday, December 13, at 4 pm. This performance, tailored for children and adults with sensory sensitivities, offers a festive and inclusive experience for all members of the... Read More.

Maui Food Truck Workshop

Wednesday, December 3 by Jack Gist

YWCA Maui Women’s Business Center and the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College’s Food Innovation Center launch “From Dream to Drive: How to Launch Your Maui Food Truck” Workshop. The course is offered both online and in-person at UHMC’s Maui Food Innovation Center, happening Thursday,... Read More.

Maui Reaches A Benchmark With 100th Structure Complete

Wednesday, December 3 by Jack Gist

Maui County reached a significant benchmark in its recovery from the 2023 wildfires this week as rebuilding of the 100th structure was completed. 96 permits were completed in Lahaina with 88 residential and eight nonresidential, and four completed in Kula, which were all residential. A... Read More.

Hana Recycling

Monday, December 1 by Jack Gist

The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management’s Environmental Protection & Sustainability Division announced that East Maui residents can drop off appliances, automobile batteries, tires, propane tanks, scrap metal and electronics during a Hāna metals and electronics recycling event on Friday, December 5, and... Read More.

Maui’s Wind Farm Wants To Continue

Monday, December 1 by Jack Gist

The operator of Maui’s oldest wind farm, Kaheawa Wind Power, has completed a final enviromental impact statement as part of its bid to keep its 20 turbines spinning above Māʻalaea for another two decades. They’re seeking a new 25-year lease from the state Board of... Read More.

Closure Of Maui’s Debris Call Center

Monday, November 24 by Jack Gist

The US Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with Federal Emergency Management Agency and the County of Maui, announced the recent closure of the debris call center, the removal of Temporary Debris Storage site infrastructure and debris transfer traffic signals – marking distinct chapters... Read More.

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