Conference Committee Turns Coastal Mngmt Bill Upside Down

HB 117 is proof of the importance of active monitoring of bills at the legislature, especially in the closing stages of the session when so much happens behind closed…

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Council Decides Not to Raise Developer Rates

A study by the County Council showed that costs associated with permitting big developments significantly exceed the fees collected to issue the permits. Despite that study, the Council…

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Kahului Airport Hotel

A&B Properties and R.D. Olson Development will build a $16.5 million, 138-room Marriott hotel near Costco.  A&B will retain ownership while Marriott manages the hotel. See the

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Kona Blue Seeks Drift Open Ocean Cage Permit

Kona Blue Water Farms has applied for a permit to determine whether it would be possible to grow young amberjack to harvest size over 10 months in submerged cages…

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Bag Fee Bill Advances to Conference

SB 1363 Plastic Bag Fee – The House and Senate Conferees have been assigned. Because the Senate and House versions of this bill differ, representatives may be inclined to…

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Maui Resident Uses Only Solar Power

“Jason King’s solar-powered home is perched amidst his manicured lawn and gardens. Atop his luxury hale…

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Kehalani Development Waiting for Approval of Plan Changes

Developer Stanford Carr plans to build the mixed-use Kehalani Village Center slated to add 200,000 square feet of Wailuku commercial space.  The plan was approved…

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SB120 to Take Money from Land Conservation Fund

SB120, f passed would reduce the distribution of a portion of the conveyance tax to the Land Conservation Fund. Argument in favor: The State needs money. Argument against: Frequently…

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HB 1520 Will Help Residents Install Solar

House Bill 1520 requires the Public Utilities Commission to consider implementing on-bill financing that would allow residents to pay off clean energy purchases — like solar water…

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Maui’s Water Resources: A General Overview

Researched and Written by Lucienne de Naie and Marty McMahon, M.A. with assistance from Bobby Becker and Terry Reim Summary of Research conducted by Maui Tomorrow’s Ka Waiola Project 2002-2004 Made possible with…

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