#Overcrowding
East Maui organization seeks public input to help shape future of Honomanū
East Maui Land Restoration, a nonprofit dedicated to ecological and cultural revitalization, is inviting the public to participate in shaping the future of Honomanū Bay. Now in its seventh year of stewardship, EMLR is developing a community-informed management plan for the County Park at Honomanū, and is seeking input from Maui residents.
State to introduce legislation to address fairness in permit selection at Kahaluʻu surf spot
The state Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation plans to introduce legislation again in 2024 to try and address the issue of fairness when issuing permits for surf instruction companies to operate at the popular Kahaluʻu Bay surf spot on Hawaiʻi Island. This comes after a recent lottery, in which with three out of the four companies selected are owned by the same person.
Survey: resident sentiment toward tourism recovering after prolonged downturn
Of those who disagreed that tourism has brought more benefits than problems, the opportunities for improvement include addressing issues such as overcrowding, environmental damage, and no respect for culture/tradition/‘āina.
Eight Months After Riot, Maui Jail is Still 40% Overcapacity
Eight months after a riot that caused an estimated $5.3 million in damage, overcrowding remains an issue at the Maui Community Correctional Center.
Maui Puunene Prison Plans to be discussed tonight: July 8, 2010
The state will host a public informational meeting tonight, Thursday, July 8, 2010, on the proposed Maui Regional Public Safety Complex (MRPSC). The new jail, proposed for development on 40-acres of land in Puunene, is intended to alleviate overcrowding at the existing 7-acre Maui Community Correctional Center facility in Wailuku, and also meet future growth […]
Puunene prison plans to be discussed: July 8, 2010
The state is hosting a public informational meeting on the proposed Maui Regional Public Safety Complex (MRPSC). The new jail, proposed for development on 40-acres of land in Puunene, is intended to alleviate overcrowding at the existing 7-acre Maui Community Correctional Center facility in Wailuku, and also meet future growth of the inmate population. The […]