Lahaina Community Monthly Disaster Recovery Meeting on Sept. 2, 2026 at Lahaina Intermediate School

The County of Maui held the Lahaina Community Monthly Disaster Recovery Meeting on September 2, 2026, focusing on ongoing recovery efforts following recent disasters. Key procurement-related discussions included the Hawaiian Council's $8 million Udule Marketplace project, aimed at revitalizing Lahaina's business district by providing subsidized retail spaces for local vendors, with vendor lease applications opening mid-September and units expected to arrive by mid-October. The Department of Environmental Management announced a $3.6 million EPA Swiffer Grant-funded project to acquire land in West Maui for a new recycling center to reduce illegal dumping. Updates were also provided on the transition of FEMA housing programs to county management, including the transfer of 143 units and plans for stable temporary housing. Additionally, the meeting addressed permitting progress for commercial properties in the historic district, with several permits approved or under review, and discussed the wildfire risk reduction program involving county-owned parcels in West Maui. Public concerns about mail delivery service and transportation were raised, with county officials encouraging community feedback. The meeting also highlighted upcoming grant application deadlines for economic revitalization and public services programs, with funding ranging from $2 million to $7.5 million. Overall, the meeting emphasized procurement and program implementation efforts to support Lahaina's recovery and economic revitalization.