Maui Discussion
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.
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.
