Maui County Loses Appeal In Case Involving Waste-To-Energy Project
The court found that the county should have done the environmental review of Anaergia Services’ proposed sludge-drying facility.
Survey: Maui Fire Survivors Cite Urgent Financial Needs And Housing Instability As Major Concerns
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement issued a report highlighting a range of problems experienced by people who lived through last summer’s deadly wildfires.
Maui Mayor Signs $1.7B County Budget Into Law
The spending plan for next fiscal year focuses largely on housing and the ongoing recovery from the Aug. 8 fires.
Environmental Groups Seek Injunction In Maui Seabird Case
Conservation Council for Hawaii and the Center for Biological Diversity say the Grand Wailea Resort must be barred at certain times of the year from using bright lights at night.
How A Grassroots Lahaina Fundraiser Found A Better Way To Help Fire Survivors
Internet campaigns can raise a lot of money quickly, but survivors who don’t have a strong online presence might miss out.
Maui Can’t Seem To Keep A County Finance Director On The Job
The lack of stability in a key position has some council members concerned.
Maui Ethics Board Could Get Overdue Boost Through 2 Reforms Under Review
If approved by the County Council, a pair of proposed charter amendments would appear on the Nov. 5 ballot.
FEMA Wants Maui Homeowner To Repay $58,000 After Booting Her From Lease Program For Fire Survivors
Bettina Robinson’s 900-square-foot home has been sitting empty since she joined the federal program in January.
Council Prioritizes Maui Fire Recovery And Housing In $1.7 Billion County Budget
More money for affordable rentals, emergency management and firefighters is on tap for 2025.
Maui Hits Pause Button On Managed Retreat Fund
A majority of County Council members want Texas real estate developer Paul Cheng to get the money, saying housing needs are more pressing than protecting the shoreline or moving buildings and infrastructure inland.