#maui discussion

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Given how many fatal traffic accidents involve vehicles crossing the center line, would it make sense to explore erecting median barriers on highway roads?

When will the horrific road surface conditions on Kauhikoa and Kaluanui roads in Haʻikū be addressed?

Are there plans for a sidewalk extension on the Old Haleakalā Highway in Pukalani between Makawao Avenue and the Pukalani Terrace Center?

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?”

When will the steel plate be removed and road repaired on Hololani Street in Pukalani? It’s been there since December 2018.

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?

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.

Can we consider allowing another ohana on each property, where at least one of the two is required for long-term rental?

Would you please address the closing of the Kulanihakoi Street exit off Piʻilani Highway since March?

When will the construction in the area of Kuihelani Highway, Dairy Road, Maui Veterans Highway and Puʻunēnē Avenue be completed?

When driving to the beach, where do I legally park if there’s no designated beach parking or street parking in the area?

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.

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?

This seems unfair to our residents and just another way to nickel and dime us come bill payment time, rather than passing on the savings the County is realizing back to the residents.