For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Alice L. Lee, Chair Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Council to consider bill to establish criteria for ʻOhana Assistance Pilot Program WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (Dec. 5, 2023)—Maui County Council Chair Alice L. Lee announced today that the council will consider a bill Dec. 15 to establish criteria for the ʻOhana Assistance […]
Meeting critical housing needs through community-led efforts By Keani Rawlins-Fernandez In every disaster, our community has shown up for one another, responding quickly to cobble together critical support systems that provide basic needs not made immediately available by the government—including water, food and medicine. Now, our residents are asking our elected officials to step up […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Alice L. Lee, Chair Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Council to consider mayor’s tax proposal at special council meeting Tuesday WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (Nov. 30, 2023)—Maui County Council Chair Alice L. Lee announced today that the council will hold a special council meeting Tuesday at 9 a.m. to consider Mayor Richard […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Shane M. Sinenci, Chair Water Authority, Social Services and Parks Committee media@mauicounty.us Council committee to discuss DOH’s new procurement process for emergency-medical services WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (Nov. 22, 2023)—Councilmember Shane M. Sinenci announced today that the Water Authority, Social Services and Parks Committee will receive a presentation from the state […]
Perpetuating the kānaka maoli, ʻāina and history of Maui Komohana By Tamara Paltin Throughout history, the kānaka maoli of West Maui have learned to adapt to their environment under indigenous stewardship. Their ancestors’ experiences, teachings and moʻolelo have been passed down through the generations, which has resulted in the cultivation of a give-and-take relationship with […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Nohelani Uʻu-Hodgins, Chair Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee media@mauicounty.us Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency committee cancels meeting to encourage participation at native Hawaiian convention WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (Nov. 14, 2023)—Councilmember Nohe Uʻu-Hodgins announced that the Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee has canceled its meeting planned for today at […]
Preventing disaster through community collaboration By Gabe Johnson Although so much has changed since the devastating fires of Aug. 8, the principles of good government remain the same. Local leaders must make decisions to address the concerns of residents. I heard the community loud and clear—that the county should ensure such a terrible disaster never […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Alice L. Lee, Council Chair Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Council meetings to be held Thursday and Nov. 20 WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (Nov. 7, 2023)—The Maui County Council will hold a special council meeting Thursday at 9 a.m. to consider Bill 114 (2023), funding the new Office of Recovery and adding […]
For Immediate Release: Press Release by: Alice L. Lee, Chair Maui County Council media@mauicounty.us Council to hold press conference Thursday on disaster-relief efforts WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi (Oct. 24, 2023)—The Maui County Council will hold a press conference Thursday at 2:30 p.m. on the 8th floor of Kalana O Maui to answer questions and discuss debris removal, […]
Community input critical for council’s recovery efforts By Alice L. Lee, Council Chair The council is committed to working with residents to develop a comprehensive recovery and resiliency plan in response to the August 2023 wildfires. We are grateful for the verbal and written testimony we’ve received so far and continue to ask for more […]
