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HEI, Big Island Sustainable BioFuels Contract Benefits Maui
Hawaiian Electric Company today signed a contract for Big Island company, Aina Koa Pono (AKP), to provide sustainable, locally grown and processed biofuel for electric generation in Hawaii.
New Small Business Advocate Takes Helm at County Business Center
Mayor Alan Arakawa recently named Karen Arakawa to the position of Small Business Advocate at the Maui County Business Resource Center located at the Maui Mall.
Livestock Owners Must Register By 2011 Or Lose Brands
Hawaii livestock brand owners have until December 31, 2010 to re-register their brands with the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) or risk losing their brands.
Council to vote on Park Dedication Approval Process
Members of the Maui County Council this week will vote on the approval process for the dedication of land and improvements for new county parks. The bill was designed so that park requirements would be fulfilled prior to final subdivision approval. Under existing laws, approval at times of a park dedication, takes place after the […]
Coral Reef Decline at Maalaea Bay Subject of Study
Federal funding has been secured to launch a coral reef study on Maui. Congresswoman Mazie Hirono requested the $184,815 to help identify the causes of the dramatic decline in the health of the coral reef in Maui’s Ma’alaea Bay. The likely sources of pollution identified as possible contributing factors include but are not limited to: […]
COUNTY MAYORS PRESENT PRIORITIES FOR 2009 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Maui Mayor Tavares Announces Priorities Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares announced her priorities for the 2009 legislative session during (a hearing before the House Finance and Senate Ways and Means Committees) a joint conference at the state capitol on Tuesday. In addressing lawmakers, Tavares said she would not be making any direct requests for funding given […]