Big Wind Met with Resistance on Moloka’i

Moloka’i residents opposed to Big Wind took over Pattern Energy’s meeting on Moloka’i last night (June 21, 2011).  According to one vehement I Aloha Moloka’i (IAM) participant: “Last night we…

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Another Scheme for Pumped Storage

The same California engineer who came up with what the Energy Coordinator for Maui County described as “the single worst idea we have seen in a long time” has…

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Come to the Maui County Council General Plan Meeting June 30th

GENERAL PLAN COMMITTEECouncil of the County of Maui Thursday, June 30, 2011 1:30 p.m. Council Chamber, 8200 South…

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Kanaha Office Building Seeks to Fill In Wetlands

The activity proposed to take place in waters of the U.S. will involve permanentlyfilling 0.95 acres (41,149 sq. ft.) of jurisdictional wetlands. Read the Kanaha Medical Plaza Request…

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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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