Members of the Maui County Council this week will vote on the approval process for the dedication of land and improvements for new county parks.  The bill was designed so that park requirements would be fulfilled prior to final subdivision approval. Under existing laws, approval at times of a park dedication, takes place after the... Read more »

Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. reported a $4.6 million loss in the 2nd Quarter of 2010.  That’s an improvement from the $54.2 million loss reported during the same quarter last year.  Revenues were $8.3 million, $400,000 less than the $8.7 million revenues reported at the same time last year. A company press release says... Read more »

Hawai’i’s economic recovery has begun according to the latest economic    forecast released by the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization. The Spring report says employment is stabilizing, with many sectors expected to add modest numbers of jobs as the year progresses. While growth is resuming, the pace of recovery—according to the report—will be slow. ... Read more »

The County of Maui mailed out real property assessment notices that show the taxable value of land.  The notice also shows the value of improvements, the amount of allowed exemptions, the classification assigned to the property, and the net taxable value of the property.  Property owners are encouraged to carefully review the document and contact... Read more »

More than $7.2 million in state funding was released today for improvements at Maui Memorial Medical Center.  The funding will be used to finance the construction and equipment for a new dialysis unit at Maui Memorial Medical Center.  The project is expected to begin in October 2010 and be competed by May of 2011. Governor... Read more »

The campground in the Kipahulu section of Haleakala National Park will reopen on Friday, September 11, 2009.  The National Park Service completed refurbishment of the campground at Kipahulu, including improvement to the facilities available to campers.  Improvements were funded by Haleakala’s entrance fees, allowing the Park Service to give back to the visitors who use... Read more »

Across the Water:  The county finalized two key land agreements on Lanai that will establish a recycling center on a 1-acre site, and convey ownership of the 35-acre Lanai Landfill to the County.  Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares said the agreement with Castle & Cooke allows the county to resolve ownership issues, receive daily landfill cover... Read more »