As property values climb, Maui County eyes lower tax rates for resident homeowners
Some property owners are seeing increases by as much as 50%, and even with a tax rate cut, they may still see a higher bill.
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Some property owners are seeing increases by as much as 50%, and even with a tax rate cut, they may still see a higher bill.
For the first time according to county officials, The Sentry PGA Tour golf tournament, the Maui Invitational college basketball tournament and the Maui Marathon are in the fiscal year budget.
Local voters are growing frustrated with Democratic leadership in the face of mass federal funding and job cuts.
Nanea Estrella, a 2020 Lahainaluna High School graduate, finished her senior season for the University of Iowa women's wrestling team with a 30-3 record.
Council members say they'll be combing the budget for savings in case the county is impacted by cuts to federal programs or agencies helping with the Lahaina wildfire recovery.
The chief's lawyer said there was a filing error with the amended lawsuit, which claims Pelletier was involved in the coverup of a gang rape involving Sean "Diddy" Combs in 2018.
After four years at the helm, Chief Pelletier's tenure is at a pivotal point as the Police Commission considers whether to place him on leave and investigate claims that he was a co-conspirator in a rape orchestrated by rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs in 2018.
The Maui High School boys volleyball team is off to a 3-0 start and appears to be the team to beat in the Maui Interscholastic League as the 2025 season begins.
The Maui Interscholastic League will field nine teams in the first season for girls flag football. The state is set to have 58 teams compete in the sport this spring.
“I’ve got to say we’re the closest we’ve ever been to the county owning a ferry," said Maui County Council Member Gabe Johnson, who holds the Lānaʻi residency seat.
While Maui County's mayor has requested Police Chief John Pelletier to be put on administrative leave, the power to hire or remove a police chief rests with the nine-member, volunteer Maui Police Commission.
Maui Police Department spokesperson Alana Pico said: “We are confident that the evidence will demonstrate these claims to be false and will expose those who are deliberately trying to manipulate the legal system to spread misleading narratives."
Several standout marks happened at MIL track and field meet No. 2. Lahainaluna four-time state champion wrestler wrapped up her college career as a member of the team champions from the University of Iowa.
Contractors worry a rise in costs could make it harder for people to afford rebuilding burned homes.
The land went on the market for $3.5 million last year, but the price recently dropped by $1 million.
Four Honolua Surf Co. stores, two Quiksilver, two Billabong and two Volcom stores are set to shut down on Maui after their current inventory sells out, probably near the end of April.
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