Maui Discussion
Ask the Mayor: Is it Legal for Private Landscaping to Block Public Beach Parking?
Two mansions have been built on Mākena Road fronting White Rock Beach; their landscaping extends right up to the road, effectively eliminating beach parking.
Ask the Mayor: Has Motor Oil Recycling Program Restarted?
There are over two gallons being stored on my property, and I didn’t want to drag it to the store to recycle if the program was still on break.
Ask the Mayor: Who Pays for Visitor Rescues?
We often read of people (frequently, visitors to Maui) being rescued after getting stranded in remote locations on hikes or in the ocean…
Ask a Maui Doctor: How Much Should I Exercise a Day?
As a general goal, aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day. If you want to lose weight or meet specific fitness goals, you may need to exercise more.
Ask the Mayor: Can You Give Info About MECO Substation Off Kuihelani Hwy?
What will the design of the new MECO substation off Kuihelani Highway entail?
Ask the Mayor: Are There Coqui Frogs in Wailuku?
Do you know if they are actually in Wailuku now, or is my friend just hearing things that sound like the frogs?
Ask the Mayor: Who Appoints Liquor Control Commission Members?
Who appoints the members of the Liquor Commission, how long do they serve and what are their qualifications for appointment?
Ask the Mayor: How Do I Find Out if My Property is in Flood Zone?
If it is, how do I get flood insurance or move forward with getting a flood development permit?
Ask the Mayor: Can a Kid Fire a Paintball Gun Outside a Designated Park?
Is it legal for a minor to fire a paintball gun in a residential area or anywhere outside of a paintball park?
Ask the Mayor: Can Maha-Ukiu Storm Drain Be Made Level With Road?
There is a storm drainage grate that is located at the intersection of Maha Road and Ukiu Road that is very low compared to the surface of the road.
Ask a Maui Doctor: Should I Fly if I Have an Ear Infection?
The common cold, ear infection or upper respiratory infection can cause a more prolonged blockage of the Eustachian tube.
Ask the Mayor: Is Roadside Panhandling Legal?
There are a number of people—they all look like newcomers—who stand by the roadsides with signs asking for money.
Ask the Mayor: Shouldn’t the Public Be Notified in Advance of Fireworks?
On Friday, June 9, 2017, at approximately 9 p.m., there was a huge professional aerial fireworks display near the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Kā‘anapali.
Ask the Mayor: How Can I Get Free Appliance Pickup?
Recently, the county has stopped picking up people’s old appliances for free, so what can I do to dispose of my large appliances without having to pay a fee?
Ask a Maui Doctor: What are the Risks of Snorkeling Over the Age of 50?
The majority of snorkeling deaths or emergencies in persons above age 50 are due to cardiac arrest, usually from a heart attack.
Ask the Mayor: How Will Tourists Deal With Kahekili Highway Work?
I read that the Kahekili Highway on the Lahaina side of Kahakuloa Village will be undergoing repairs for several months.
Ask the Mayor: Where’s the Pink?
I learned in school this year that the official color for Maui is pink.
Ask the Mayor: How About a Shower at Pā‘ia’s Baby Park?
Or, can Maui County just return the water hose until the shower is fixed?
Ask the Mayor: What’s the Status of Maui Lani Parkway/S. Kamehameha Ave. Roundabout?
With school rush hours and commuters taking the shortcut to the highway, the traffic gets very backed up.
