Hawai’i: 2nd Largest % of Foreign-owned Ag Land in U.S.

Nationwide, Hawai`i has the second-largest percentage of its agriculture land held by foreign investors, according to a recent survey by the US Department of Agriculture. (Maui Now). Once the government shutdown is over, you can see the data here.

Council Defers Hotel Height Increase

Residents of Maui jumped into action last night and phoned and emailed Councilmembers requesting that they NOT approve the increate in hotel heights from 120′ to 180’. One councilmember said he got 47 calls and emails when he arrived in the office, and more were coming in. This is an

Clean Air Ap for Your Phone!

Maui Tomorrow Foundation this week announced a new smart phone application: CleanAirMaui, as part of the foundation’s Clean Air for Keiki campaign. This free app for iPhone, Blackberry and Android allows members of the community to use their smart phones to report incidents of excessive cane smoke; ash; and fugitive

Fast-Tracked Waikapu Development Proposed

From Maui NowA 45-day period for fast-track consideration has started on the proposed 48-unit Waikapū Gardens-Phase II, affordable housing project in Central Maui, council officials announced today. The project, proposed for development on 10.5 acres along East Waikō Road, is being offered at 100% “affordable prices” to qualified households fitting

New Car Rental for Kahului Airport

Kahului Airport Consolidated Rental Car Facility FEA (FONSI)Status: Finding of No Significant Impact Determination Project Highlights: 17 Acres immediately south of the existing airport parking area Maximum height of 76.5’. More than double the existing Kahului Airport Terminal building’s 35’. 4,200 parking stalls (plus 719 employee parking stalls) New bus/van

Maui Well Locations

I Aloha Moloka’i: Bottom Up Energy Planning

From the Civil Beat article by Larry Tool “IAM is a nonprofit, volunteer community organization, originally formed to oppose the Big Wind turbines slated for Molokai’s West End. Two years ago we were approached by Molokai Ranch, our largest landowner. The Ranch wanted to discuss other issues of concern to

PUC Grants Cable Intervenor Status to 7 Groups

The PUC granted intervenor status in the matter of the interisland cable to a group that includes: Life of the Land, NextEra Energy Hawaii (A mainland wind and solar development company), Friends of Lanai (a nonprofit group of people from Lana’i opposed to the Lana’i windfarm), Hawaii Interisland Cable LLC (An international

Hawai’i Report: GPI (Genuine Progress Indicator)

Please take examine this fascinating 2012 look at the costs of environmental degradation in Hawaii. http://oeqc.doh.hawaii.gov/Shared%20Documents/2012-Annual-Report-by-Hawaii-State-Environmental%20Council.pdf NOTE: It will take some time to download (82 Megabytes), but it is worthwhile.  Thereafter you may want to save the document so that you do not have to download again. In an effort

Sierra Club Trash Forum

Talkin’ Trash: Solid Waste Solutions for Maui September 11, 2013 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm   DATE: Wednesday, September 11, 2013TIME: 5:30 to 8:00 pm.LOCATION: New science lecture hall (‘Ike Le’a building) at UHMCSPONSORED BY:Sierra Club Maui GroupSustainable Living Institute of Maui Panelists TBA Moderated by Kainoa HorcajoLight pupu and