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Hawaiʻi Supreme Court: Plaintiffs can revive Maui Lani ‘good cause’ legal challenge on grading extension
Hawaiʻi’s Supreme Court ruled that a Maui cultural and environmental group can revive part of its legal challenge over a grading permit extension at Maui Lani Phase 9, while upholding the dismissal of a separate legal theory, in a decision the group says reinforces protections for ancestral Hawaiian burial sites in Central Maui.
Senate confirms circuit court judges for Maui, Kauaʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Senate has confirmed the appointment of Judge Annalisa M. Bernard Lee to the Circuit Court of the 2nd Circuit on Maui.
Proposal for new hotel zoning for vacation rentals deferred in Housing and Land Use Committee
The Maui County Council’s Housing and Land Use Committee on Monday deferred action on the creation of new hotel zoning districts following an executive session that lasted over an hour.
Kula man charged with negligent homicide in 2023 fatal bicycle collision on Pūlehu Road
A 63-year-old Kula man has been arrested and charged with first-degree negligent homicide while operating a vehicle in a negligent manner in connection with a fatal traffic collision that took the life of bicyclist Volker Weiss, 59, of Kīhei, a beloved partner, father and friend, 17 months ago.
Applicants sought for independent grand jury counsel
The 2nd Circuit Court (Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi) is seeking applicants for independent grand jury counsel.
Maui County files eminent domain complaint against Komar Maui Properties for landfill expansion
The Maui County Department of Environmental Management filed a complaint Tuesday in 2nd Circuit Court for condemnation of nearly 20 acres of former quarry land next to the Central Maui Landfill in Puʻunēnē.
Council committee hears more on eminent domain proposal for landfill expansion
After hearing impassioned pleas Tuesday from Lahaina wildfire survivors for quick action in a proposed eminent domain condemnation, Maui County Council members struggled to pin down the property owner on what it would take, or cost, for the county to acquire the nearly 20-acre quarry for final disposal of toxic ash and debris.
Senate confirms Annalisa M. Bernard Lee to the District Court of the 2nd Circuit on Maui
The Hawaiʻi State Senate voted today to confirm Annalisa M. Bernard Lee to a position in the District Court of the Second Circuit, which encompasses Maui County. Her term of office will be for six years.
55,000 Juror Questionnaires Being Mailed in Maui County on Aug. 2
The annual Hawaiʻi State Judiciary juror questionnaires will soon be mailed to individuals who have a Hawaii state driver’s license or are registered to vote in Hawaiʻi.
Bail Remains at $500K For Suspect in Fatal Lahaina Assault
46-year-old Heather Glennon was arrested on Feb. 2 after allegedly assaulting 51-year-old Christopher Flanagan outside of the Lahaina McDonaldʻs.
Circuit Court Dismisses Medical Aid-in-Dying Case
Noting that the legislation generated 2,613 pages of testimony and comments, the court said “this underscores that the relief sought by the plaintiffs is political, not judicial, in nature and should be addressed by the political branches of government.”