Landowner Offers To Donate 5 Acres For Lahaina Fire Debris Dump Site To Avoid Eminent Domain
Komar Maui Properties says it will give the county enough land to handle all 400,000 cubic yards of fire ash and debris, but the county said it needs it all.
Maui Voters Created A Public Water Board. Two Years Later, Are Vested Interests Dragging Their Feet?
Newly formed East Maui Water Authority faces resistance from ‘overt and behind the scenes methods.’
The Most Detailed Account So Far Of The Lahaina Fire Points To One Termite-Damaged Utility Pole
While the public awaits Maui County’s official report on the cause of the fire, lawyers for victims and insurers say Pole 7A set off a cascade of events that led to a wall of flame.
Kahului Housing Project For Fire Survivors Finally Opens
After months of battling red tape, Ohana Hope Village has opened its doors and can house about 500 people.
A Project Aimed At Helping Upcountry Maui’s Water Shortages Is Getting Pushback From Residents
There’s agreement that the cost of water to users would rise but by how much is up for debate.
Maui Council Wants To Fund Recruitment And Retention For Understaffed Police Department
Police Chief John Pelletier said he can start a signing bonus program for recruits with an extra $300,000 to his $83 million budget for fiscal year 2025.
Maui Council Considers More Funding To Fight Invasive Beetles As Part Of Ag Department Budget
The voter-created department officially launched in mid-2022 to increase food production across the county.
Key House Committee Approves Bill To Charge HECO Customers To Mitigate Wildfire Risk
Hawaiian Electric Co. executives want an extra fee of up to 5% added to electric bills to develop and implement a wildfire prevention plan.
Maui Budget Earmarks $2.6 Million For Lahaina Wastewater Permit
The council scrutinized requests to hire consultants and to improve the county’s communication with the public.
Your Electric Bill Could Be Going Up To Help Pay For Wildfire Prevention Measures
Hawaii lawmakers are considering a new fee to help HECO’s fire-fighting plan but there was strong testimony against it.