#Quality Of Life

When asked about the worst thing about life in the County, the top response was Economy and Cost of Living (40%), followed by Social and Population Issues (19%) and Infrastructure and Services (16%).

The County of Maui Department of Planning is conducting a quality of life survey to assist in assessing residentsʻ opinions on core themes and topics identified in Maui County’s General Plan. The survey will cover general aspects of quality of life and resident satisfaction, not immediate needs related to the August 2023 fires and resulting economic recovery. 

The Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking public input as it develops a list of transportation projects to be prioritized. A list of projects will be vetted and added in its TIP or Transportation Improvement Program, a document to help facilitate federal funding for Maui.

After the devastating wildfires, her nonprofit partnered with many others in the community to provide relief efforts and is currently focused on affordable housing solutions in West Maui.  Nishiki will update members and guests on these efforts in West Maui.

During his inaugural address, Gov. Ige focused on three specific areas–Education, Housing and Sustainability–saying, “I believe our legacy will rest on how well we meet the challenges of the 21st century, and how well we begin to transform our economy.”

Governor David Ige shares his thoughts on housing, homelessness and cost of living in Hawaiʻi.

The panel discussed issues that included the influx of tourism, keeping pace with infrastructure, affordable housing, control of water, the importance of agriculture and efforts to diversify the economy. 

Alan Arakawa, 2010 candidate for Maui Mayor, Transcript: Introduction: Thank you very much for this opportunity.  I’m Alan Arakawa.  I’m the former Mayor of Maui County and also a former council member.  What I’m looking at is trying to create a more stable economy and a higher quality of life for our community.  I believe that because the […]

Joe Souki, 2010 candidate for State House District 8, Transcript: Introduction: My name is Joseph Souki.  I am currently an incumbent member of the House, 8th District.  I am from District 8 all the way from Kahakuloa to Waikapu.  This past year, I’ve been part of the leadership and the chairman of the Transportation Committee.  I […]

Hawaii’s newest school children — kindergartners — will be starting school for their first time next month.  Since these kids aren’t going ‘back to school,’ they may not know what to expect — or what’s expected of them — when they get there.  The Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture (INPEACE) is encouraging families […]

Hawaii ranked seventh in a list of states that have the highest fraction of roads in poor or mediocre condition.  The study released by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group included data indicating that Honolulu motorists pay an extra $688 in operating costs annually due to rough road conditions.  Statewide, that figure was $503 in […]