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FEMA, SBA add Maui County recovery center dates and locations

Residents affected by the March kona low flooding can continue receiving in-person disaster assistance from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration at recovery centers across Maui County. The agencies announced updated schedules and additional locations for survivors impacted by flooding that occurred March 10-24 in Maui, Hawaii and Honolulu counties. FEMA specialists are available to help eligible homeowners and renters apply for assistance, update applications and understand documentation requests, inspections and appeals. SBA representatives are also available to help ...

Housing and resource fair planned in Lahaina

Global Empowerment Mission Hawaii will host a Housing & Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 6 at the Royal Lahaina Resort in Kaanapali. The event is intended to help residents affected by recent disasters connect with housing opportunities, community resources and support services. Attendees will be able to speak with representatives from organizations providing assistance to Maui residents, learn about available programs, review rental housing listings and connect with others seeking housing. Participating organizations are expected to include Imua Maui Community Healing ...

Pet of the Week: Hank

The Pet of the Week is submitted by the Maui Humane Society to promote adoptions at the Maui Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. For more information or to make an appointment, call (808) 877-3680, ext. 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday or visit MauiHumaneSociety.org.

Lahaina harbor restoration moves forward with dredging project

State officials say routine dredging work scheduled to begin Monday at Lahaina Small Boat Harbor will also provide a rare opportunity to dredge the main harbor basin for the first time since 1966. According to the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Boating and Ocean ...