Maui Discussion

Where smoking is now prohibited following the tobacco ban, plans for road improvements between Kaohu Street and Waiinu Road, and archives of “Ask the Mayor.”

“If a stone from the proposed seawall (or other heavy debris) from a tsunami were to crash through the plate glass windows in the Chlorine Building and crack one of the tanks, the liquid chlorine would become lethal chlorine gas (used as a weapon in World War 1).”

Arakawa answers questions on how to get more than one handicap vehicle placard, the destroyed Pukalani Park bathrooms, and the Haiku Fire Station.

“When it comes to development, A&B have the power and money to develop all over Maui and they already have plans to do so.”

Arakawa answers questions about the Central Maui sports complex, controlled burns in West Maui, and the traffic problem by Haiku School.

“As I understand our government, no one person in any position of authority may have the power to simply decide something into law and force citizens to follow.”

The mayor explains the porta-pottie situation at Hana Ball Park, and the pavement rehabilitation project and how it applies to Well Street and roads in the Wailea area.

The mayor clarifies the parking situation by Mama’s Fish House in Paia, the legality of the dumping of fish entrails near ocean users, and when the Old Haleakala Highway’s sidewalk project will begin.

“The Hawaii Bicycling League calls for the application of the state’s Vulnerable User Law in this case. … the lawbreaking motorist is subject to more severe punishment, such as elevating a misdemeanor to a felony.”

The NFL’s new draft format for the Pro Bowl kept the neighbor islands from hosting annual youth clinics with the league’s players last season.

Arakawa discusses when the new bus shelter by the State Building will be built, the re-paving of Amala Place by Kahului Harbor, and the complexities of fire hydrant testing procedures.

“The clear majority of visitor needs are filled by the counties, not the state. It is the counties that provide water and sewer service; police, fire and ocean safety protection; development and upkeep of most roads …”

Arakawa covers why some safety stickers are valid for two years instead of one, who is responsible for rainwater retention pond maintenance, and the issue of additional buses for Upcountry.

As the deadline to obtain healthcare approaches, Insurance Commissioner Gordon Ito with the Hawaii Department of Consumer Affairs explains who is exempt, as well as what income bracket qualifies for tax credits.

Arakawa explains why the county has water issues despite the abundance of rain, when Kaupakalua Road will be re-surfaced, and the procedure for reporting excessive dog barking.

Is the Maui County administration attacking MauiWATCH, and thus free speech, or is this really all about an employee harassment case against Neldon Mamuad being spun in a very different direction?

Mayor Arakawa covers issues such as the remnant ledge in the road at Wakea/Kamehameha, crosswalk safety at Honokowai Park, and what is happening with those who sport Kingdom of Hawaii license plates.

From miniature horses to “comfort rabbits,” we examine the vague and sometimes confusing laws for the use of service animals in Hawai`i, as well as the bill introduced by Maui Rep. McKelvey to combat those who exploit those laws.

In this issue, Arakawa explains why the county could not report the names of the Lanai plane crash, the homeowner tax exemption, and how to report illegal commercial activities in residential neighborhoods.

The mayor covers bike paths for Hansen and Kokomo Roads, classes for business owners, and the “Pono Choices” sex education classes in schools.