RECAP June 2025 from CM Cook's Office🤙

Aloha kākou🌺

Councilmember Cook here!

I’m excited to share updates and inspiring events that have brought our Maui community together this June.

Let’s dive in and celebrate the progress we’ve made, while looking ahead into fun events and useful resources available to Maui community this month.

What’s Happening in Our Community?

⚠️Lahaina Debris Removal Transfer

Transport of Lahaina wildfire debris began on Monday, June 16, 2025.

The operation entails transfer of approximately 400,000 tons of debris from Olowalu Temporary Debris Storage site to the Permanent Disposal Site near Central Maui Landfill in Puʻunēnē.

Up to 50 trucks, with “Lahaina Wildfire Debris” decals, are making multiple trips daily during daylight hours, seven days a week for an estimated five months.

This is a collaborative effort of the County of Maui in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Hawai’i Department of Transportation (HDOT), and Hawai’i Department of Health. 

Thank you to everyone in supporting this important phase of recovery.

For more information and to track progress, visit MauiRecovers.org/debristransfer or call the USACE Debris Hotline at (877) 214-9117.

Sources: County of Maui and FEMA

South Maui in Action! 

Earlier this month, our South Maui community celebrated the completion of a beautiful street art project at the intersection of Kenolio Road and Alulike Street in Kihei. 

🎨South Maui Quick Build: Street Art Project

The initiative “serves as a traffic calming measure, promoting awareness to among all road users, adds vibrant color that reflects local culture, and strengthens the neighborhood’s sense of place.” 

Mahalo nui loa to the Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization, the County of Maui Department of Public Works, the Department of Planning, the State Department of Health, the Healthy Eating + Active Living Coalition, SSFM International, and the Ulupono Fund at the Hawaii Community Foundation for collaborating, supporting, and organizing this wonderful project. 

And a special shoutout to all volunteers🎉, a.k.a. amazing artists,  who brought the art to life and making our South Maui community more radiant and inspiring. 

Sources: Maui MPO

Vibrant Maui Community Events

June was filled with meaningful celebrations that highlight the spirit and diversity of Maui.

Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce Gintong Pamana Leadership and Scholarship Awards - June 11, 2025

Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 30th anniversary and the continuous hard work of the Maui Filipino Community that enriches Maui County. 

The event also congratulated 2025 Gintong Pamana Leadership and Scholarship Awardees - 15 young recent grads and 5 community leaders- on their excellence, achievements, and commitments to serving the community. 

Very honored to recognize these amazing individuals alongside Mayor Richard Bissen Jr., Council Vice Chair Yuki Lei Sugimura, and the President of Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce, Dominic Suguitan.

Congratulations to all Gintong Pamana Leadership and Scholarship Awardees. And sincere mahalo to the Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce for hosting such a meaningful event and for their ongoing dedication to our community.

Source: Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce Facebook

Upcoming Events & Resources 

There’s always more fun happening in our community! 

Here’s a preview of upcoming events:

State of Hawaii Recruitment Event

Looking for job opportunities? The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Human Resources Development is hosting a recruitment event to showcase more than 300 state job openings. 

📅 Thursday, July 10, 2025 

⏰ 9 AM - 2 PM 

📍 Main State Office Building, Wailuku 

For more information, visit dhrd.hawaii.gov/

National Park and Recreation Month Free Events

Outdoor Movie Nights

All movie screenings begin at sunset, except where noted. Attendees are encouraged to bring snacks, nonalcoholic beverages, low-back chairs and blankets.

Maui

• 📅 July 11 | 📍South Maui: Kamaole Beach Park III in Kīhei

• 📅 July 12 | 📍 East Maui: Hāna Ballpark Multipurpose Field

• 📅 July 16 |📍 West Maui: Lahaina Civic Center Amphitheater

• 📅 July 18 |📍 Upcountry: Mayor Eddie Tam Memorial Complex (field below Eddie Tam in Makawao)

• 📅 July 25 | 📍 Central Maui: War Memorial Complex (field below Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool in Wailuku)

Molokaʻi

📅 July 11 | 📍 Mitchell Pauole Center

Lānaʻi

📅 July 11 | ⏰ 6:30 PM | 📍 Lānaʻi Park Complex Gymnasium

Beginner’s Pickleball Clinic

📅 July 18 | ⏰ 8 AM - 9:30 AM | 📍 Maui War Memorial Complex tennis courts

Family Kickball

📅 July 16 | ⏰ 4 PM - 6 PM | 📍 Lānaʻi Park Complex Little League Field