West Maui Preservation Assoc weighs in on Injection Wells

Reproduced from the SaveWestMaui.org website. The West Maui Preservation Association has been studying water quality problems associated with the Lahaina Wastewater Treatment Facility since its incorporation. It has conducted water quality sampling including pathogen sampling. It has sought remediation at the federal, state and county levels. Below are informational links

Pattern Energy Deal Blocked by PUC

From the Star Advertiser: The Public Utilities Commission ordered Hawaiian Electric Co. Thursday to seek new bidders to develop half of the large-scale wind energy project proposed for Molokai and Lanai. The order follows a series of events in which HECO dropped Boston-based First Wind LLC from the project because

10 More Ag Inspectors for Oahu

Governor Abercrombie is increasing Ag Inspectors at Honolulu International Airport by 10 positions to help fight the spread of invasive species. This restores some positions lost when former Governor Lingle cut the Agricultural Inspection staff two years ago. None of the restored positions affect Kahului Harbor or Kahului Airport. Maui

Proposed Kula PV facility

Moses Medeiros,of Applied Technical Services in Kihei, told the Maui News that he is consulting on a project to explore building a 30-acre PV with low-profile, mini wind turbines  in a former Upcountry pineapple field. According to the Maui News, the anonymous group is keeping their identities secret until their

KCC Presents S. Maui Water Issues

Kihei Charter Middle school at 41 E Lipoa featuring water expert, Robin Knox.

Governor Signs House Bill 1520

Governor Abercrombie signed House Bill 1520.  This bill is intended to help more homeowners and renters access and afford clean energy by allowing them to pay for the cost of renewable energy and conservation projects which lower their electric consumption on their electric bill. Similar programs have been set up in

Star Advertiser: Open Books on Big Wind

Open the books on wind-energy plans Editorial in the Star Advertiser July 13, 2011 Few issues brought before the state Public Utilities Commission have deserved as much scrutiny as the proposal to transmit energy from windmills on Lanai and Molokai to Oahu. The commission has made the right decision in

Governor Vetoes HB 667

Governor Abercrombie announced the veto of controversial Hawaii food safety and security bill # HB667. This will allow small farmers and all interested parties to participate in future discussion and action in this area vital to our sustainability. Please help express appreciation to the Governor, who overcame intense pressure from

Charter Commission Leans Toward District Voting

From Maui News by ILIMA LOOMIS The West Maui Charter Working Group recommended that the county adopt a district voting model, where only the voters of each district would select their council member. “Single-member districts would allow lower electioneering costs, better accountability of council members to voters, and permits every

Wailuku Business Owner Analyzes Parking

Printed in the Maui New Written by By SUSAN HALAS, a Wailuku Business Owner We all agree that Wailuku wants and needs more parking. We also agree that we would like to see a minimum of 200 new stalls added to Wailuku town parking right away. What we do not