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Senate committee advances bill to hold Big Oil responsible for climate damage
A state Senate committee pushed forward a bill Wednesday that would allow the state to sue major corporations for climate-related damages, a move that attempts to stabilize Hawaiʻi’s volatile insurance market.
Air Force advances plans to build 7 more telescopes on Haleakalā as fuel spill cleanup continues
The military will be holding public meetings this week to gather input about the project that already has met with past opposition by some community groups, Maui Mayor Richard Bissen and the County Council.
Homesteader becomes first Molokaʻi driver to complete new MEO commercial driver program
A Hawaiian Homes homesteader who recently returned to Molokaʻi is the first resident to obtain a commercial driver’s license in a new Maui Economic Opportunity training program on the island.
Bankruptcy filing leaves fate of Pā‘ia businessman’s properties in limbo
The Paia Inn and several other properties owned by Michael Baskin were listed in a bankruptcy auction slated for March. However, a trustee appointed to the case last week said it’s yet to be determined whether the properties will be sold or if there would be a reorganization.
Kapalua residents oppose water rate increases and other new charges
Hawai’i Water Service says it’s losing money at current rates, which have been in place for 17 years, and has spent nearly $33 million to improve the Kapalua system since 2021.
‘Amazing story:’ Maui’s Lyon Farrell to compete for New Zealand at Winter Olympics — in snowboarding
“It’s pretty wild. I always tell people I have a friend that’s a pro snowboarder who grew up in Maui,” said professional surfer Cody Young.
Trade wars take toll on Maui farmers and ranchers already battling deer and drought
Farmers and ranchers say prices have gone up after a year of Trump’s tariffs, making their operations even more costly on an island where everything has to be shipped or flown in.
Restoring sand dunes could save Maui’s north shore, one of Hawaiʻi’s most eroded coastlines
A project to restore the dunes is moving forward for a 1.5-mile stretch of coastline where decades of sand mining, sea level rise and the relentless wind and waves of the north shore have taken their toll.
Mayor Bissen: Maui’s wildfire recovery shifts gears to housing delivery and infrastructure investment
Mayor Richard Bissen told state lawmakers Monday that his administration has shifted its focus from immediate wildfire recovery to housing delivery and large-scale infrastructure investments, forecasting the construction of approximately 3,000 affordable and workforce homes by 2030.
Gov. Green highlights Maui wildfire recovery in annual State of State Address
Gov. Josh Green pledged to extend rent support for Maui wildfire survivors through February 2027 and proposed halting future state tax cuts to preserve social services during his State of the State address, Monday in the House Chambers at the State Capitol.
As tension over immigration crackdown grows, community groups help Maui immigrants know their rights, deal with ICE
A network of volunteers is ready at a moment’s notice to verify reported ICE sightings and rush to community members’ aid.
Maui waterman Archie Kalepa leading safety clinics for high school surfing coaches as competition goes statewide
With high school surfing becoming an official state sport in Hawaiʻi this spring, coaches are required to take safety clinics that include a long swim, CPR and first aid.
Bill to accelerate property tax relief hits speed bump
A proposal to provide expedited property tax relief to local homebuyers stalled Tuesday after Maui County finance officials cautioned that the county’s tax system is designed to be “retroactive” and cannot easily handle mid-year adjustments for now.
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With ‘tougher session’ ahead, Maui Nui lawmakers strategize on seeking funding for fire recovery, housing
A lagging economy will mean a tighter budget and tougher choices for lawmakers as the Legislature opens today.
Schatz secures nearly $34 million in federal funding for Hawaiʻi; Maui County projects
US Sen. Brian Schatz announced Monday that the Senate approved a bipartisan funding package including nearly $34 million in congressional directed spending for the state, with allocations designated for infrastructure and environmental protection in Maui County. The funding comes amid nationwide federal budget cuts. Schatz, a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, indicated that more […]
Updates to Maui County’s CDBG program available for public review
Proposed updates to Maui County’s Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Action Plan are now available to view on the Hoʻokumu Hou website. This is the official online site for the Office of Recovery Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program.
Oceanside property owners on Lahaina’s Front Street face dilemma: Sell to Maui County or wait to rebuild?
Maui County hopes to launch a program to buy properties makai of Front Street and create a connected waterfront to protect against flooding and create more open space and shoreline access.
US Senate bill includes millions for East Maui rainforest, Kahului Harbor maintenance
A bipartisan appropriations deal passed by the US Senate on Thursday includes millions of dollars in federal funding designated for the acquisition of East Maui rainforest lands, maintenance for Kahului Harbor and an assessment of Maui watersheds.
Maui’s major winter attraction – the humpback whales — are back, drawing visitors to recovering tourism industry
Watching the majestic humpback whales has become a tradition woven into the tourism economy of Maui Nui ever since they started coming back from near extinction in the 1970s due to successful conservation efforts.
Prominent kalo farmer Bobby Pahia to run for Maui County Council seat in race that could impact power balance
Bobby Pahia hopes to fill the seat that will be vacated by Yuki Lei Sugimura as she launches a bid for mayor.
