Published in The Maui News August 24, 2014 By DON GUZMAN, for The Maui News Just around the corner from Kahului Airport is Kanaha Beach Park, a remnant of a vast ecosystem that spanned the coast of Waihee to as far north as Hamakuapoko and even inland to Waikapu. The long stretch of land included […]
Published in The Maui News August 10, 2014 By GLADYS C. BAISA, for The Maui News Thanks to recent County Council action, more affordable housing units may soon become available on Maui. The council authorized more than $11.7 million for affordable-housing projects by approving three budget amendments. The funding will facilitate development of the county’s […]
Published in The Maui News August 3, 2014 By GLADYS C. BAISA, for The Maui News “Voting is a habit – one that is powerfully inspired by personal contact – and political participation should be a lifestyle.” Those are the words of Tufts University student Hana Migliorato, from Hawaii, in an article posted on the […]
Published in The Maui News July 13, 2014 By MICHAEL P. VICTORINO , for The Maui News To protect farm land, open space and rural character and reduce infrastructure costs associated with new construction, the County of Maui officially favors “infill development.” That policy is reflected in General Plan ordinances, including the Countywide Policy Plan […]
Published in The Maui News July 20, 2014 By GLADYS C. BAISA, for The Maui News An alcohol ban at Kamaole Beach Park II in Kihei and funding for affordable-housing projects in Kula, Lahaina and Wailuku are among the proposals before the Maui County Council on Tuesday at 9 a.m. Bill 41, introduced by Council […]
Published in The Maui News July 6, 2014 By GLADYS C. BAISA, for The Maui News County Council members are headed to New Orleans this week to confer with county officials and policy experts from across the country and celebrate the installation of our colleague Riki Hokama as president of the National Association of Counties. […]
Published in The Maui News June 29, 2014 By GLADYS C. BAISA, for The Maui News A bill placing a moratorium on the cultivation of genetically engineered organisms will be considered at Monday’s Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee meeting at 1:30 p.m. More than 9,000 registered voters signed an initiative petition requesting an ordinance to […]
Published in The Maui News June 22, 2014 By GLADYS C. BAISA, for The Maui News Do more than just vote – become an integral part of the election process by volunteering as a precinct official. The Office of the County Clerk is recruiting election workers to staff polling places and other election facilities for […]
Published in The Maui News June 15, 2014 By GLADYS C. BAISA, for The Maui News County Council committees this week will consider measures addressing public safety and quality of life. A bill to ban alcohol consumption at Kamaole Beach Park II in Kihei will be considered by the Economic Development, Energy, Agriculture and Recreation […]
Published in The Maui News June 8, 2014 By GLADYS C. BAISA, for The Maui News Now that the County Council has passed the fiscal year 2015 budget on second and final reading, the council’s eight standing committees return to the stage for their regular rotation of work. Committee chairs are busy deciding what items […]
