Maui Discussion

I was wondering why the hours at the public pools cannot be extended during the summer months? If the hours at the swimming pools were extended, I believe more people (especially those that work until 4 or 4:30 p.m.) would be able to utilize and enjoy the facilities.

Mayor Alan Arakawa answers some of the most-asked questions submitted to his office staff. Dear Mayor Arakawa: Q: When and will North High Street be repaired? That small street is getting worse and worse. They’re only patching up the patches and putting our cars shocks to the test! A: I agree; it is bad. That […]

It would seem the report could be available at the Kīhei station as it was an incident in Kīhei.

I noticed that there are temporary showers and restrooms at Kokua Pool. When will we get our regular restrooms back?

Why does it take two years to get a report published? The water sample date for lead was done in July 2013 and just published in this report. Why does it take so long?

How do I submit a Made in Maui County Festival vendor application?

The “Welcome to Pāʻia” sign has been covered up with stickers and graffiti and it’s a mess. I’m not sure who owns the sign–if it’s the Pāʻia Merchant’s Association or HC&S–but it should be replaced.

Isn’t Kahoʻolawe part of Maui County? As a taxpayer, I would be okay with spending some of my taxes on cleanup and restoration efforts.

What are the plans for Vevau Street, a short, badly damaged road between two shopping centers and the library in Kahului?

Since we (the public) can look up who owns certain property by a tax key number or address, then why can’t we look up who owns a car by the license plate number?

Now that there’s a sturdy, aluminum path up there, do you think the county will open up Waikamoi Flume for hikers?

Our police officers seem to have been in the news a lot lately. We trust these officers with our lives and that they will make good decisions. Aren’t you and the chief of police worried about how our entire department looks when some of our officers go astray?

High Street fronting One Main Plaza is in dire shape. I have to drive in the opposite lane sometimes to avoid the big bumps! Central Avenue is also pretty bad. Any idea when these roads might be getting some attention?

Hui Road F is filled with potholes and extremely dangerous to pedestrians as well as drivers.

Half of the public lights at the crossroad between Baldwin Avenue and Makawao Avenue in Makawao are off. Who is responsible for changing light bulbs in the light fixtures along public streets?

Was a proper county permit approved and obtained for the recent construction of a chain link fence with barbed wire and a plywood structure inside the fence at the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission’s property located in the 2900 block of South Kīhei Road?

Over a year ago, Hololani Street in Pukalani was partially paved and speed bumps were installed. However, the project appeared to have run out of money halfway through and signs were installed reading “BUMP” where there are none, with half the road still unpaved.

Does a marijuana dispensary need to be registered with the county?

I’ve been seeing a lot more people driving with their headlights off at dusk when the sun sets. What does the law require when driving without headlights?

Why is the speed limit going up Haleakalā Highway 55 mph all the way up to Haliʻimaile and going down it is 45 mph?