Maui Discussion

Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa responds to questions about the gas price gap on Maui and planned construction work on Upper Kimo Drive in Kula.

Lights and flash photography can indeed disturb turtles, especially nesting turtles, a turtle looking for a place to rest, or hatchlings trying to find their way to the sea. A flashlight shined on a turtle (at night) for a long period of time could undoubtedly harass an animal back into the water.

Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa responds to inquiries about a stolen Maui Bus ADA sign, and how to get an advanced look at the ballot for the November general election.

Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa provides clarification on the proper disposal of animal carcasses and feces, and answers a question about graffiti cleanup in a gulch north of Kilohana Drive in South Maui.

Mayor Alan Arakawa provides an update on bike path expansion and answers questions about the possibility of converting “rails-to-trails” in old Lahaina cane fields.

Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa responds to a question about the progress of the North South Collector Road and factors that affect the timeline of the project.

The mayor answers questions about annoying glare caused by the flood lights of neighbors, and what the county’s guidelines are on speed hump installation requests.

James “Kimo” Falconer, the owner and president of MauiGrown Coffee in Kāʻanapali speaks out against the GMO moratorium that will appear on the November general election ballot on Maui.

The mayor responds to a complaint about conflicting uses of Ukumehame waters by kayak and surf companies, and inquires about alleged drone use by commercial surf companies.

Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa answers questions relating to the legality of vacation rentals on Maui, and if it’s legal to ride a bike on a sidewalk.

Mayor Arakawa explains why all real property tax records are being digitized and old records are being thrown out. He also addresses irrigation timing issues at Wahikuli in West Maui.

New bus shelters for Kīhei are currently in the design process with construction tentatively slated for next fiscal year. Construction of new shelters this fiscal year is focused on the Lahaina area.

There is a stretch of beach between Baldwin Beach Park and Pāʻia Bay, where the old lime kiln used to be, that has become a nudist gathering spot. Isn’t this an illegal activity?

On cruise ship days, crew members from the ship are jaywalking across to Maui Mall and back to the harbor by the banyan trees near the turn where Hāna Highway and Kaʻahumanu Avenue meet.

How are we supposed to know when our trash will be picked up after a County holiday? I also participate in the County’s pilot “3-Can Plan” program, several neighbors and I are confused about our missed greenwaste pickup.

The mayor answers questions from the public in this series. Q: I ride a motorcycle that weighs approximately 700 pounds with me aboard. I have noticed several times in various locations that this combined weight is insufficient to cause the signal to change in my favor.

The mayor answers questions from the public in this series. By Mayor Alan Arakawa Q: I read the story in the paper about the woman who collapsed at Costco and was saved. My husband had a similar experience at San Jose Airport. He was saved by quick-thinking passengers and airport staff who used CPR and […]

Arakawa covers how to report storm damage from Iselle, as well as possible reasons for the amount of falling trees at north shore parks.

Arakawa answers questions on the cost of the new flashing yellow arrows, plans for Upcountry sidewalks, and what is preventing Maui from having strip clubs.

“Hale Makana O Waiale … was designed for low-income families…. It has become a project for anyone who doesn’t want to work or who just wants to hang out.”