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County highlights federal aid programs for storm recovery; important deadline on May 14

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The Maui County Office of Recovery is urging residents and business owners affected by March’s kona low storms to take advantage of two federal disaster assistance programs, with in-person help available across Maui County. Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration are staffing recovery centers to assist those with property damage or financial needs tied to the storms. “Whether you need FEMA assistance or an SBA disaster loan, we encourage you to visit these centers,” said John Smith, administrator of the Maui County ...

Nightly closure of Piilani Highway in Kaupo revised

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To accommodate drivers in the area, the Maui County Department of Public Works has adjusted its closure for a section of the Piilani Highway in Kaupo to start two hours later than originally planned. The section is now closing from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. May 5-8 for road repairs. The plan was to close the route starting at 6 p.m. nightly on those days. The East Maui closure is just past mile marker 28. Motorists are asked to avoid the area during nighttime work hours. The closure is needed due to geotechnical work for the department's Waiopai Embankment Repairs project.

Hawaiian monk seal gives birth on Waikiki beach

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A 15-year-old Hawaiian monk seal named Kaiwi gave birth at sunset Sunday on Kaimana Beach on Oahu, prompting state wildlife officials to remind the public to maintain their distance with the critically endangered species. The birth of the pup marks the fourth time Kaiwi, who was born on ...

Workshop for commercial property owners in Lahaina historic districts coming Thursday

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The Maui County Office of Recovery will host a workshop May 7 to help property owners in the Lahaina historic districts navigate the rebuilding process. The workshop will be from 3-5 p.m. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Morgado Hall and will provide guidance for commercial property owners in Lahaina historic districts 1 and 2, as well as architects, engineers and business owners with coastal or culturally sensitive properties. The workshop is free and open to the public. Property owners are encouraged to bring specific project questions. “We’ve heard clearly from ...

Deadline extended for Office of Economic Development grant applications

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The Maui County Office of Economic Development has extended the application deadline for its grant program for fiscal year 2027 to 5 p.m. May 15. The program supports projects, programs and events that create a positive and sustainable economic impact across the county. Nonprofit and for-profit organizations are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted online at mauioed.submittable.com/submit. Officials said applicants can submit their requests without required state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs documentation due to ongoing maintenance of the state system. ...