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Op-Ed: Community Services Block Grant funding in jeopardy

July 8, 2025 · 9:00 PM UTC
Maui Economic Opportunity CEO Debbie Cabebe says that critical federal funding through the Community Services Block Grant is at risk.

Op-Ed: Why menthol must be included in ban on flavored tobacco

March 19, 2025 · 12:30 AM UTC
HB 756, a bill that could end the sale of flavored tobacco, could die if it doesn’t get a hearing by March 20. If there’s no hearing scheduled by the end of day today (due to the 48-hour notice rule), the bill is dead.

Op-Ed: Maui youth advocates call on state legislators to end the sale of flavored tobacco

February 11, 2025 · 11:00 PM UTC
Nine Maui youth who are members of the Youth Council of the Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawaiʻi have urged lawmakers to pass tobacco control policies HB 756 and HB 380 this session.

Maui Now Survey: Respondents Divided on Coronavirus Concerns, Majority Very Concerned About Economy

September 27, 2021 · 9:56 PM UTC
Responses for the survey were collected for seven days between Monday, Sept. 20 to Sunday, 26, 2021. Announcements to the public to take the survey were posted on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and the Maui Now website.

Letters: Help Henry the Pig & Vaccination Debate – Public Safety vs. Personal Freedom

August 14, 2021 · 7:05 PM UTC
Whatʻs on the minds of Maui residents? This version of Maui Nowʻs letters to the editors include the debate on COVID-19 vaccinations — public safety versus personal freedom — and calls to help Henry the Pig.

Letters: Road Safety, Vaccine Verification, Water Usage, VFW Luas, Makena Landing & Roadside Greenery ʻButcheredʻ

July 31, 2021 · 8:00 PM UTC
Whatʻs on the minds of Maui residents and visitors? Maui Nowʻs letters to the editors this month include discussion about new road safety legislation, commercial luas at VFW, Makena Landing overrun by commercial tours, slow vaccine verification process at airport, climate emergency, roadside greenery “butchery” and watering tourist destinations in desert while water shortage in Upcountry.

Letters: Too Many Tourists, Bad Visitor Experiences, Global Vaccination Effort & Spreading Happiness Program

June 11, 2021 · 9:21 PM UTC
Whatʻs on the minds of Maui residents and visitors? Maui Nowʻs letters to the editors this week discuss too many tourists, bad visitor experiences regarding COVID-19 protocal, need for US to help with global vaccination effort and congratulations to a teacher for teaching the “Spreading Happiness” program to his students.

Ask The Mayor: Why Isn’t the County Installing More Median Barriers?

July 7, 2019 · 10:30 PM UTC
Given how many fatal traffic accidents involve vehicles crossing the center line, would it make sense to explore erecting median barriers on highway roads?

Ask The Mayor: When Will We Get Road Surface Improvements in Haʻikū?

July 7, 2019 · 10:15 PM UTC
When will the horrific road surface conditions on Kauhikoa and Kaluanui roads in Haʻikū be addressed?

Ask The Mayor: Why No Sidewalk Extension in Pukalani?

July 7, 2019 · 10:00 PM UTC
Are there plans for a sidewalk extension on the Old Haleakalā Highway in Pukalani between Makawao Avenue and the Pukalani Terrace Center?

Ask The Mayor: Can the County’s News Flash Webpage Identify Mile Markers?

June 30, 2019 · 10:30 PM UTC
Is it possible for the County of Maui’s News Flash webpage to briefly identify where mile markers are located such as “near Olowalu General Store?”

Ask The Mayor: When Will the Steel Plate on Hololani Street Be Removed?

June 30, 2019 · 10:15 PM UTC
When will the steel plate be removed and road repaired on Hololani Street in Pukalani? It’s been there since December 2018.

Ask The Mayor: Did the New Rental Car Facility Add More Rental Cars?

June 30, 2019 · 10:00 PM UTC
Did the new rental car facility at Kahului Airport actually add any additional rental cars that weren’t already available at separate rental car facilities?

Ask The Mayor: Why is There Parking Shortage in Pukalani Park?

June 24, 2019 · 12:30 AM UTC
Since the building of the skate park in Pukalani (thank you for that), there is a shortage of parking in the Upcounty pool and park.

Ask The Mayor: Can We Enact “Ohana Bill” Rule Changes for Ag Parcels?

June 24, 2019 · 12:15 AM UTC
Can we consider allowing another ohana on each property, where at least one of the two is required for long-term rental?

Ask The Mayor: Why is Kulanihakoi Street Exit Still Closed?

June 17, 2019 · 4:00 PM UTC
Would you please address the closing of the Kulanihakoi Street exit off Piʻilani Highway since March?

Ask The Mayor: When Will Road Work in Kahului End?

June 12, 2019 · 8:30 PM UTC
When will the construction in the area of Kuihelani Highway, Dairy Road, Maui Veterans Highway and Puʻunēnē Avenue be completed?

Ask The Mayor: Beach Access Blocked by Homeowners?

June 12, 2019 · 8:15 PM UTC
When driving to the beach, where do I legally park if there’s no designated beach parking or street parking in the area?

Ask The Mayor: Any Update on the Pāʻia Bikeway?

June 2, 2019 · 10:15 PM UTC
Is there any update on the Pāʻia bikeway project near Baldwin Beach Park? It looks like work has stopped. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Ask The Mayor: Why is Sakamoto Pool Closed?

June 2, 2019 · 10:00 PM UTC
Why can’t we delay the pool repairs until August when kids are back in school or close off one locker room at a time to keep the pool open?
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