Maui Discussion

One can’t help but wonder if the primary reason for not taking the revised rules to hearings on neighbor islands is that the PLDC – and its director – have had their fill of the rough reception they received across the state.

Neil Abercrombie just managed to flunk a report by the Cato Institute. Should you be worried?

The move will allow greater access for residents to “net-metering” which greatly diminishes – or eliminates – electric bills for solar users.

Maui Now’s 2012 survey is upon us. Mahalo to everyone who filled out last year’s survey, and big mahalo in advance for everyone who gives us feedback again in 2012. 30 gift cards will be given away this time.

The Dept. of Health will require restaurants and food vendors to display inspection results on graded placards under proposed new rules, begin inspecting open markets, and increase inspections.

A furious public reaction has brought attention to Act 55, a law that bypasses many regulations for developing public lands. It’s vague, open-ended, and may vest too much power in the governor.

An examination of the differences between the two US Senate candidates. It is a rare election that will have national attention, and possibly tip the balance of power in the US for decades.

How they lost, and where they go from here.

A series of voting problems over on the Big Island have prompted a discussion on whether to change Hawaii’s election system. Meanwhile, studies show that mail-in voting encourages greater voter turnout.

“In 2008, Hawaii had the worst election-day voter turnout in the country. We should treat politicians the way most Americans treat their sports teams. No matter how much they suck, at least show up on game day.”

“The plight of our swimming lessons is severe, with Maui County officials turning the other way and Parks and Recreation employees making decisions based on personal agendas, it does not look good.”

Examining the top two contenders for Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District.

District 11’s state representative seat is the most contested on Maui. District 11 includes Kihei, Makena and Wailea. State your preference here.

While Mazie Hirono may prove highly effective at bringing benefits to Hawaii, Ed Case’s independent voting record points to an ability to make bold, principled decisions.

The estimated annual cost per job saved in the US sugar industry is $826,000, according to the US General Accounting Office.

“While wagging an open palm toward the sky may demonstrate some serious shoulder stamina, it’s really not buying you our votes.”

Vote here to state your preference.

If US Senator Richard Blumenthal gets his way, roosters around the nation may soon be clucking a sigh of relief. Senate bill 1947, the “Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act” was approved recently, and is currently being debated in the United States House of Representatives as a part of the 2012 farm bill. The Senate bill […]

MECO’s circuits in Lahaina, Olowalu, Kahului, Haiku and parts of Kihei have reached the 15% threshold for small-scale renewable energy systems, preventing some residents from connecting them to the grid.

“Our petition is getting noticed and we assume that Cumberland is not happy to see its “healthy” product the subject of CO2 and health complaints.”