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The developer of the planned Honua’ula project in South Maui has filed an Environmental Assessment and an Environmental Impact Statement Preparation Notice.  After 20 years, a change in ownership, and multiple public meetings, the project has been downscaled considerably since its start in 1988. The project drew contentious debate on both sides before gaining zoning […]

The draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the statewide large-capacity inter-island ferry is available for public review and comment starting today. The draft EIS includes an evaluation of the environmental impacts of Department of Transportation’s harbor improvements, and its secondary impacts (i.e., those of a large-capacity ferry vessel and its operations) and cumulative impacts.  It […]

A new bill was signed into law that puts a cap on the number of Bed and Breakfast establishments allowed in various districts of Maui.  In signing the measure yesterday, Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares said she appreciates the cooperative spirit in which the public, council and department staff worked together to address issues surrounding compliance […]