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Maui County Council approves $1.6B budget for fiscal year 2027

The Maui County Council has approved a $1.6 billion budget for the 2027 fiscal year that includes funding for affordable housing, social services and disaster recovery efforts. The County Council unanimously passed the budget on second reading Friday. According to Council Chair Alice Lee, ...

Five students receive Rotary scholarships

The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset has awarded five $2,500 Go for the Green scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing college studies that will benefit the environment or their communities. Recipients were selected from West Maui, Molokai, Lanai and Hana and must attend an accredited college ...

Condo sales, median price both down in May

The Realtors Association of Maui is reporting that condominium sales and median prices both declined in May compared to the same month last year, while single-family home sales remained relatively steady. According to the association, there were 58 single-family home sales in May, up 3.6% ...

One week remains to apply for FEMA, SBA disaster assistance

Homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofits affected by the kona low storms in March have one week left to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest physical damage disaster loans is June ...

County offices to close for King Kamehameha I Day

Maui County offices, facilities and services will be closed or operate on modified schedules June 11 in observance of King Kamehameha I Day. Closed facilities will include all county offices, county swimming pools, the Lahaina Resource Center at Lahaina Gateway, the Recovery Permit Center at ...