Maui wildfires affect us all By Tasha Kama Aug. 8, 2023, was a tragic loss of lives and homes in Lāhainā and loss of homes in Kula. We will always feel these losses as individuals, families and a community whose connection with the ‘āina runs generations deep. To us, our home is so much more […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Yuki Lei K. Sugimura, Chair Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee media@mauicounty.us Committee to consider wildfire debris removal bill WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (Sept. 22, 2023)—The Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee will meet Monday at 9 a.m. on a bill to establish standards and procedures for the removal of fire […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Yuki Lei K. Sugimura, Vice-Chair Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Upcountry community meeting Wednesday night on water safety, wildfire-debris management and disaster recovery PUKALANI, Hawaiʻi (September 19, 2023)—Council Vice-Chair Yuki Lei K. Sugimura announced today she is hosting a community meeting at the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Nohelani Uʻu-Hodgins, Councilmember Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee media@mauicounty.us Committee to discuss comprehensive recovery and resiliency plan on Sept. 18 in Central Maui and Sept. 27 in West Maui KĀʻANAPALI, Hawaiʻi (September 13, 2023)—Councilmember Uʻu-Hodgins announced today that the Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee will meet in […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Thomas Cook, Councilmember Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Community townhall to be held for South Maui residency area KĪHEI, Hawaiʻi (September 13, 2023)—Councilmember Tom Cook announced today he will be hosting a South Maui community townhall on Sept. 25 at the Kīhei Community Center at 6 p.m. Cook said the […]
Moving forward with aloha By Nohelani Uʻu-Hodgins It has been one month since our community suffered great loss from the traumatic Maui fires. The saying, “it takes a village,” has never been more relevant than it is today. Community members, private and public enterprises have put their differences aside to help those in need. Unfortunately, […]
For Immediate Release: Press release by: Gabe Johnson, Councilmember Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Council passes bill to create fare-free bus program WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (September 8, 2023)—Councilmember Gabe Johnson announced today that the Maui County Council voted unanimously on Sept. 1 to approve the creation of a fare-free bus pass program, an initiative he began during […]
Joining together to support disaster-relief efforts By Yuki Lei K. Sugimura My heart goes out to all those who have been impacted by the wildfires in Lāhainā, Upcountry and South Maui. Our community has suffered unthinkable loss, and yet, we have come together like never before. Kōkua continues to be made available for displaced residents […]
This press release was distributed by Presiding Officer Pro Tempore Kama’s office.
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Yuki Lei K. Sugimura, Vice-Chair Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Kula community meeting tomorrow night on water safety KULA, Hawaiʻi (August 23, 2023)—Council Vice-Chair Yuki Lei K. Sugimura announced that she is hosting a community meeting at Von Tempsky Community Center at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow to discuss impacts to water […]
