Maui Discussion
Ask the Mayor: Who is Responsible for Cutting Weeds?
Who is responsible for the vacant lot fronting Lower Honoapi‘ilani Road in front of Ka‘anapali Beach Club?
Ask a Maui Doctor: What are Probiotics?
A healthy gut microbiome can take years to establish and one round of antibiotics can destroy the normal flora of the gut; it can take years to refurbish
Ask the Mayor: What Can I Do About Medical Marijuana Smokers at Condo?
People with medical marijuana licenses are smoking outside the building all of the time and now it’s encouraging those without marijuana licenses to light up.
Ask the Mayor: Is Maui’s Big Cat Back?
I was staying in Kapalua at one of the resorts over the Memorial Day weekend when I swear I saw a large cat-like creature on the property…
Ask the Mayor: Can’t I Charge My Hybrid at Public Stations?
What’s the deal with electric vs plug-in hybrid cars parking at electric vehicle charging stations?
Ask a Maui Doctor: How can I Prevent Getting a UTI?
Left unchecked it can travel upwards to the bladder or the kidneys and can cause a serious infection.
Ask the Mayor: What Can Be Done About Neighbor’s Rats?
I’m upset that my neighbor seems to have a rodent problem but is not interested in setting out traps.
Ask the Mayor: Why Aren’t Seat Belts Required in School Buses?
Why does everyone pretend to care about the children but not push this issue?
Ask the Mayor: Too Many Renters, Not Enough Parking
If a landlord has multiple renters in a household, shouldn’t there be a limited amount of parking for them?
Ask a Maui Doctor: What do I Need to Know About Mumps?
Mumps is highly contagious and can spread quickly, it can be spread through contact with respiratory secretions such as saliva from an infected person.
Ask the Mayor: Can Bright Plastic Traffic Dividers be Added Under Wailuku Bridge?
Vehicles are constantly driving far onto the shoulder creating an unsafe situation for pedestrians and people on bicycles, skateboards, and even parents pushing strollers.
Ask the Mayor: What Happened to the Shoreline Access Signs at Olowalu?
I noticed I no longer see any signs indicating a public right-of-way for access to the beaches.
Ask the Mayor: Who Owns Black Rock Beach?
Is Black Rock Beach owned by the County, or by a resort? I visited last week and I was extremely disturbed by the abuse I witnessed of the turtles in the area.
Ask a Maui Doctor: What Should I Do After Being Bit by a Centipede?
Centipede bites are unfortunately very common on Maui. You will often see two puncture sites which helps differentiate between centipede’s and other critters.
Ask the Mayor: How Should I Dispose of Used Motor Oil?
This recycling program is one of the most environmentally important recycling initiatives, as one gallon of UMO dumped on the ground has the potential to contaminate millions of gallon of water;
Ask the Mayor: What is Being Done with Trees on Piʻiholo Rd?
When trees are situated on private property, it is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain them.
Ask the Mayor: Why are Home Addresses on Vehicle Registrations?
The registered owner has the option of listing a P.O. Box address for vehicle registration purposes.
Ask a Maui Doctor: What are the Benefits of Alkaline Water?
Water that is too acidic or too alkaline can be detrimental to human health and lead to nutritional disequilibrium.
Ask the Mayor: Due to Rat Lungworm, Should We Only Buy Mainland Produce?
The recent cases are a sobering reminder that practicing basic food safety by everyone—every day—is important.
Ask the Mayor: Who Will Pay for Cane Field Fire Suppression?
I hope the county has made provisions for fire suppression with A&B so the taxpayers of Maui will not be left holding the bag.
