Maui Discussion

Ask the Mayor: What Can Prevent the Spread of Coquis Via Vehicle?

I heard that some guy with a lunch truck who lives in an area where the coqui frogs live, accidentally transported the frogs up to the Hali‘imaile area.

Ask the Mayor: What is Being Done About the Waiale Road Junkyard?

What is being done about the junk yard/chop shop on Waiale Road across the street from Maui Memorial Park?

Ask the Mayor: When Will Streets in Pukalani Be Repaved?

Are the roads in the upper part of Pukalani Terrace, from Pukalani Street to Alalani Street, on the schedule for repaving in the future?

Ask the Mayor: Shouldn’t Water Leaks be Fixed to Prevent Dengue Fever Outbreaks?

A water leak keeps the street drain constantly full. When it rains hard, it is difficult to park cars or get out without getting wet.

Ask the Mayor: When Will the Repealed Ethanol Fuel Law Go into Effect?

Hawai‘i passed a law this summer repealing the state requirement for ethanol in our gasoline, but haven’t heard or seen anything more about it at the pumps.

Ask the Mayor: Where Can I Recycle My Computer’s Battery?

It looks like the e-cycling center might accept them, but they’re all the way over in Wailuku and are only open on Tuesdays and Saturdays for just a few hours.

Ask the Mayor: When Will the Kūʻau Civil Defense Siren be Fixed?

Why has the Civil Defense Warning siren been inoperative in the Kūʻau area of Pā‘ia for well over a year?

Letter to Editor: Continued Closure of ʻOheʻo Pools Hurting Environment, Economy

“Their continued closure has not only frustrated residents and visitors, but is resulting in unintended social, economic, and environmental consequences,” said Blickley.

Ask the Mayor: How Do I Properly ‘Junk’ a Vehicle?

My vehicle died earlier this year and it was so old that it wasn’t really worth anything, so I just handed it over to a salvage yard. I recently received a notice from the county saying I need to pay the registration for my old vehicle by the end of the year.

Ask the Mayor: Do I Need to Exchange My Driver’s License by Jan. 1?

When I went through TSA security at one of the Mainland airports, the security officer said I would not be able to use my Hawai‘i Drivers license after Jan. 1, 2016, for airport identification.

Ask the Mayor: What Can Be Done About Illegal Dumping at McGregor Point?

Last night we went to McGregor Point (lighthouse area) and observed a new development—the creation of a fairly large illegal dump at the end of the road/turnaround.

Ask the Mayor: Why Can’t Outer Islands Host Football Championship Games?

Why is the Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association State Football Championship game only hosted on O‘ahu?

Ask the Mayor: What is the County Doing About Kanahā’s Permanent Campers?

The sign clearly says no overnight parking and I continually see them sleeping out there every night.

Ask the Mayor: When is Mo Monsalve’s Family Going to Get Some Answers?

When is Moreira “Mo” Monsalve’s family going to get their questions answered?

Ask the Mayor: When Will Kīhei High School Be Completed?

My husband and I moved to Maui two years ago. We heard there would be a new high school built in North Kīhei. Great news! However, now we hear the project has been in the planning for over 10 years, and to date, we have seen no building.

Ask the Mayor: When Will Work Begin on Pu‘ukoli‘i Road?

Several weeks ago I read in The Maui News that the county had asked for bids for the refurbishment/resurfacing of Pu‘ukoli‘i Road.

Ask the Mayor: What is the Punishment for Underage Drinkers?

I am just curious about the law regarding underage drinking, the punishment for the offenders and those who supply their alcohol, and why their licenses apparently aren’t revoked?

Ask the Mayor: Parked Cars are Impeding Trash Collection

I am having an ongoing problem with vehicles being parked in front of my residence, interfering with my refuse collection. These vehicles are parked as close as two feet from the edge of my driveway, which does not provide enough area on the road shoulder to place my refuse container.

Ask the Mayor: Is There a Noise Ordinance for Mopeds?

Is there any kind of noise ordinance related to excessively loud exhausts on motor vehicles, specifically, mopeds?

Ask the Mayor: When Will Liloa Drive Open?

Is there a schedule for the opening of Liloa Drive between Alanui Ke Ali‘i and Keonekai Road
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