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State Representative Mele Carroll of Maui raised concerns over plans for a proposed 400 MW wind farm on the island of Lanai, after visiting the site over the weekend.  While voicing support for renewable energy, Carroll questioned the logic in generating alternative energy at the risk of protecting natural resources, and questioned how the project […]

A ground breaking ceremony was held today for Maui’s Honoapiilani Highway widening project.  The one mile stretch between Lahainaluna Road and Aholo Road will be widened from two to four lanes, with landscaped medians, pedestrian and bike lanes and intersection upgrades. State Transportation officials say the Highway carries nearly 26,000 vehicles daily, and is the […]

Governor Linda Lingle announced today, a furlough plan for herself and her cabinet. The two day per month furlough goes into effect on August 1, 2009 and is expected to save the state more than $1.2 million annually. The announcement comes after a ruling in circuit court two weeks ago that stopped the Governor from […]