COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTESBy: Alice L. LeePublished in The Maui News October 9, 2021 Don’t forget to cook three cups of rice Shared, enduring values are what define a family, a community or any meaningful relationship. In the County of Maui, some of our values have been formalized in long-term plans established by law. For instance, […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Kelly Takaya King Published in The Maui News September 25, 2021 Reflecting on the things we have accomplished together While the pandemic cloud continues to cast a daunting shadow, I would like to take this opportunity to shine brightly on the amazing accomplishments that continue to lift up our community […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Alice L. Lee Published in The Maui News September 11, 2021 COVID-19 vaccination is our best hope to end the pandemic With COVID-19 cases hitting record numbers in Hawai‘i, nearly a year and a half into the pandemic, many are wearily asking how we will get through this? The answer […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Yuki Lei Sugimura Published in The Maui News August 28, 2021 $35 million, other resources available to aid residents needing rental, mortgage and utility assistance Since Hawai‘i’s eviction moratorium expired on Aug. 6, the Centers for Disease Control issued a notice that their eviction order, issued on Aug. 3, would […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Tamara Paltin Published in The Maui News August 14, 2021 Draft West Maui Community Plan represents residents’ vision and priorities We never really know where life will take us. It’s a never-ending path of choices, and any one choice can have the power to change the trajectory of your life. […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Shane M. Sinenci Published in the Maui News July 31, 2021 “New era of water use and management” prioritizes sustainability and culture After over 20 years of legal proceedings, the Hawai‘i Commission on Water Resources Management issued a decision and order on June 28 prioritizing sustainable water-resource management and Hawaiian […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Mike Molina Published in the Maui News July 17, 2021 Baby Beach churns concern among North Shore community For many of us who grew up around Maui’s North Shore, Baby Beach—also known as Wawau Point—holds precious memories as a place where we went to swim, snorkel, explore, fish, exercise or just […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Tasha Kama Published in the Maui News July 3, 2021 Rental and utility financial assistance available to those in need As we begin to move out of the health crisis associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to see the many ways the virus has taken a toll on our community, […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Keani Rawlins-Fernandez Published in the Maui News June 19, 2021 Transient accommodations moratorium prioritizes management of tourism The under-regulated growth of transient accommodations has caused an excessive increase in tourism, which negatively impacts the environment, overwhelms county infrastructure and diminishes residents’ quality of life. Residents’ concerns are valid and timely […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Alice L. Lee Published in the Maui News June 5, 2021 Maui County has increased civic engagement through online meetings The National Association of Counties will honor Maui County with an achievement award for “enhancing civic engagement through online legislative meetings” — in the category of Civic Education and Public Information — […]
