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County Video: ‘Āmala Place Cleanup was “Sympathetic to Care for Those in Need”

The County of Maui produced a video in an effort to reassure the public that actions taken during the ‘Āmala Place cleanup “were sympathetic to care for those in need.”

Advocates for Unsheltered Houseless Residents Speak Out Against Amala “Sweep”

The county led cleanup effort of ‘Āmala Place in Kahului resulted in the removal of 58 tons of solid waste and 54 derelict vehicles this week, but not all are happy with the process and its impact on the unsheltered homeless individuals who were living in area encampments.

Amala Place Clean-Up to Begin This Month

Today the County of Maui and the Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources announced plans for a comprehensive clean-up of public lands surrounding the Kanahā Pond Wildlife Sanctuary and Wailuku-Kahului Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Homeless Encampments at Kanahā Cleared

County crews worked to address homeless encampments Thursday morning at Kanahā Beach Park on Maui. Notices to vacate were reportedly issued on May 17.