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Put the Implementation Back in Maui Island Plan
A letter to the County Council from a voter (not Maui Tomorrow) follows: Recommended changes to the Council’s proposed Bill 29 “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE MAUI ISLAND PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM” Each community plan district shall have its own permanent Community District Planning Advisory Committee. PLEASE INSERT: “The Council shall establish permanent Community […]
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PUC smacks HECO over solar
Read the PUC press release here. The PUC rejected the HECOCompanies’ Integrated Resource Plan submission and is going to impose their own plan on HECO. They directed the HECO Companies, and in some cases the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, to take timely actions to lower energy costs, improve system reliability, and address emerging challenges to […]
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Na Wai Eha Settlement
From MauiNow By Wendy Osher More water will be returned to streams of Nā Wai ʻEhā, particularly water in ʻĪao, under an agreement reached in the Nā Wai ʻEhā contested case hearing, state officials announced today. The latest developments come after a decade-long battle over water rights and the health of the streams, with partial […]
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$305 Million for Kahului Rental Car Facility?
From MauiNow: By Wendy Osher Maui lawmakers responded with positive feedback after learning that the governor is releasing $305.5 million for a planned Consolidated Car Rental Facility and roadway improvements at Kahului Airport. The announcement was made on Monday, with the Kahului funds making up most of a $335 million funding release for capital improvement […]
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Public Access Trails Hawaii Wins Case Against Haleakala Ranch Company
Public Access Trails Hawaii Wins Case Against Haleakala Ranch Company From Civil Beat A jury on Maui ruled Wednesday that the Haleakala Trail on Maui belongs to the state, dismissing Haleakala Ranch Company’s claim to the land. The decision followed a 14-day jury trial brought by Public Access Trails Hawaii. The Maui-based nonprofit has been advocating […]
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DLNR’s Press Release on Na Wai ‘Eha Agreement
MAUI PARTIES REACH AGREEMENT IN NA WAI ‘EHA AMENDED INTERIM INSTREAM FLOW WATER CASE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES NEIL ABERCROMBIE, GOVERNOR WILLIAM *-J. AILA, JR. CHAIRPERSON FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2014 HONOLULU — The Parties in the Na Wai ‘Eha Contested Case Hearing on Maui (Hui O Na Wai ‘Eha and Maui […]
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Romney’s Big Navy Guru Made Millions From Building Ships
From Wired Magazine A bigger maritime force has the possibility of personally enriching one of the candidate’s top advisers. In fact, it already has. Lehman is the founder and chairman of J.F. Lehman & Company, a private equity firm. He also sits on several corporate boards. Lehman invested in a government-backed “Superferry” in Hawaii — […]
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Council to Discuss Service Center options & Baldwin Beach land
The Mayor is offering the council two options for the county’s new Service Center which is presently located on the south side of the Maui Mall behind the Maui Megaplex. #1 A&B’s Maui Business Park II in Kahului:County pays $7,145,582 for 4.101 acres, plus A&B will donate 35.55 acres between Baldwin Park and Paia. #2 […]
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Ola i ka Wai: Water is life
Ka Maka Ko’i presents: Ka Maka Ko’i is also sponsoring a water petition here.
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GMO Moritorium Initiative March
Sunday March 30th NoonMeet at War Memorial for marchEnd at the Na Kai ‘Ewalu Hale at the harbor (Ho’aloha Park across from Maui Mall)Rally starts at 2pmMusic and speakersSign the GMO Moritorium petition (must be signed in person) which stops GMO growing in Maui county until a study has been done showing that it is […]
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