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Victorino Outlines Priorities of Safety, Economy, Housing, Green Infrastructure in State of the County Address
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino delivered his State of the County address in hybrid fashion Wednesday evening from the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. His address included a mix of video and live remarks in which he highlighted several priorities moving forward.
Maui County Plans Lawsuit Against Fossil Fuel Companies
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino today announced his intent for Maui County to file a lawsuit against fossil fuel companies for what he called “mounting impacts of climate change and rising sea levels.”
VIDEO: Sol Kahoohalahala, Mayoral Candidate Profile, Decision 2010 MauiNOW.com
Sol Kahoohalahala, 2010 candidate for Maui Mayor, Transcript: Introduction: Aloha, my name is Sol Kahoohalahala. I’m from the island of Lanai, and with your support, I’d like to be the next mayor of Maui County. There are a few things that I think we should all give serious thought to in this upcoming election. That’s considering […]
Hawaii selected as early launch site for 5-cent per mile Nissan LEAF
Hawaii has been selected as an early launch site for the Nissan LEAF Electric Vehicle. As a selected launch state, the all-electric Nissan LEAF will be available to Hawaii consumers before the other locations. The initial U.S. launch is targeted for the early part of 2011. Nissan earlier announced that the LEAF would have a […]
Governor Lingle Delivers 8th and Final State of the State Address
Governor Linda Lingle delivered her eighth and final State of the State Address today. The governor outlined priorities for the legislative session including a specific proposal to change the state’s rainy day fund, renaming and revising it to a Fiscal Stabilization Fund to shield Hawaii in future years from the need to raise taxes during […]
