Superferry Sister Ship: Navy Finds “Agressive” Corrosion

State Legislators Beware – If you buy the Superferries, you may be getting a rust-bucket.  This is the same company and virtually the same design as the “Superferry”.

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What is the Real Situation with the Kanaha Building?

by Mike Moran Now that this topic has been addressed in a May 27 article, it seems even more incredible. The planning commission says no significant impact for…

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Planning Commission Doesn’t Like Kanaha Medical Bldg Height

From the Maui Newsby Harry Eager A presentation on the proposed Maui Medical Plaza project to the Maui Planning Commission this week revealed a…

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Kanaha Wetlands Pump Fails

Maui News has an article on the woes of the Kanaha wildlife refuge which include the pump which keeps the wetlands wet failing, feral cats killing the birds…

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6-story Kanaha Office Building Defered

Maui Planning Commission decided unanimously to postpone discussion on the draft environmental assessment for the proposed Maui Medical Plaza building and parking garage in…

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Friends of Lana’i: Big Wind

By ROBIN KAYE The June 14 article about Maui County’s powerful letter to the Public Utilities Commission – and the county’s decision to intervene in Hawaiian Electric Co.’s request to…

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Star Advertiser: Big Wind Must Be Transparent

An editorial in the Star-Advertiser advocates more citizen participation in the Big Wind planning – especially since HECO is trying to charge ratepayers for $4…

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Template for Maui Island Plan Comments

A sample template you can follow for sending written testimony regarding your recommended changes to the Goals, Objectives, and Policies found in Chapter 2: COMMENTS FROM DATE: NAME: ADDRESS: TO:PLANNING DIRECTOR SPENCE, GENERAL PLAN…

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Maui County: Prevent HECO Charging Ratepayers for Big Wind Planning

Earlier this summer, Hawaiian Electric asked for a new docket, 2011-0112, to allow it to be reimbursed for $3.9 million spent on planning. County Energy Coordinator Doug…

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Mayor Comments on Council Budget

Mayor Approves 2012 Budget WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii – Mayor Alan Arakawa approved Maui County’s budget for fiscal year 2012 today, praising County…

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