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Maui Mayor Makes Another Request to Ease Restrictions, Details are Forthcoming

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino has submitted another request to Governor David Ige to ease restrictions in the County of Maui Public Health Emergency Rules. Details are forthcoming. If approved, the effective date for changes would be Nov. 5, 2021.

Mayor Victorino to Hold State of the County Address

Mayor Michael Victorino will be delivering his 2020 State of the County Address on Feb. 11 at the South Maui Community Park Gymnasium.

Ask the Mayor: Leashing Dogs at the Beach

Q: It was my understanding that dogs can be off leash at the beach as long as they are swimming and actively playing in the water. Is this true?

Ask the Mayor: Wai’ehu Golf Course Updates

Q: Are there any updates on the Wai’ehu Golf Course and clubhouse?

Ask the Mayor: How to View Owners on the County Real Property Tax Website

Mayor Michael Victorino answers some of the most-asked questions submitted to his office staff.

Ask the Mayor: Washed Out Eucalyptus Trees on Polipoli Road

I am writing to you to request an immediate removal of them as it is creating a hazardous situation to both motorists and pedestrians.

Nominees Announced for 2017 Mayor’s Small Business Awards

The Mayor’s Small Business Awards recognize outstanding businesses in the community that have 100 or fewer employees

Maui Government Structure Change Voted Down

Maui Councilmembers voted 5-4 against the change in government structure and will not be included on November’s general election ballot.

Maui Small Business Week Celebrates and Inspires Success

As part of last week’s National Small Business Week, which was held from May 4 through 8, Maui County celebrated the contributions and achievements of local small businesses and entrepreneurs for a second consecutive year.

Ask the Mayor: Can the Papa-Hina Intersection be Changed to a Four-Way Stop?

Can the intersection at Papa and Hina in Kahului be changed to a four-way stop?

Ask the Mayor: Where Can I Dispose of a Propane Tank with a Broken Valve?

Where can I dispose of an empty propane tank that has a broken valve? It cannot be safely refilled. Businesses that refill propane will only take it if I buy a new one from them and I do not need another one.

Ask the Mayor: When Will Flooding on Our Street Be Fixed?

On behalf of the citizens here on Maʻalo Street in Kahului, we would like to know when will you do something about the flooding on our street.

6th Annual Hawaiʻi STEM Conference to be Held April 17 & 18

The 6th Annual Hawaiʻi STEM Conference to be held at the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa on April 17 and 18 will help to empower our youth and educators.

OED Awards Small Business Grants, Announces More Funds

The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development has awarded $24,000 in Small Business Revitalization grants to businesses on Lānaʻi, and announced that applications are now being accepted to additionally fund businesses in Hāna and on Molokaʻi. The awards will range from $500 to $5,000 and do not apply to nonprofit organizations.

Ask The Mayor: Why are Segways Permitted on Sidewalks, but Not Skateboards?

Why is it legal for the Segway tour company in Lāhainā to kick people off the sidewalks and slow down traffic, but it is illegal for a person to ride a skateboard as an actual form of transportation?

Mayor’s Economic Development Office Releases Grants in Second Half of 2014

The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development issued over $4.64 million in grant monies to various local organizations in the second half of 2014.

Converting Solid Waste to Energy, Topic of Mayor’s TV Show

Maui County’s recent efforts to convert the island’s solid waste into energy will be the topic of discussion on the upcoming edition of the mayor’s TV show.

Akaka Says Aloha to Senate in Farewell Remarks

US Senator Daniel Akaka stood before fellow colleagues on Wednesday as he delivered his farewell speech in preparation for retirement.