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Hawaiʻi’s water commission reinstates 1st Deputy Kaleo Manuel following controversial redeployment

With pressure from the Maui County Council and others, the Hawaiʻi State Commission on Water Resource Management on Monday reinstated 1st Deputy Kaleo Manuel, who was “redeployed” following accusations by a land owner that he delayed access to water during the deadly Aug. 8 Lahaina fire.

Ige Reappoints Buck to Water Commission

Michael G. Buck has served on the commission since 2014.

Mahi Pono Needs Water, But Isnʻt Sure How Much 

The Maui farming company is seeking to take over an unresolved HC&S request to divert over 30 million gallons of water from Maui streams daily.