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…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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KCC Presents S. Maui Water Issues

What are Watersheds? Where are they in South Maui? Water may be the most talked about item on Maui, but often the talk is uneducated or…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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