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The council’s Committee of the Whole will consider this week the Mayor’s requests for the appointment of five people to vacancies on various boards and commissions.  The list of nominees includes: Bernice Vadla to the Board of Variances and Appeals for a term expiring on March 31, 2013.  (Proposed to replace Sandra Duvauchelle).  The council […]

(Posted by Wendy Osher @ 9:50 a.m. 4/6/10) Maui council members will consider a bill next week that seeks to prohibit the use of cell phones and other electronic devices while driving. The bill was introduced by Councilmember Joseph Pontanilla and will be heard by the council’s Committee of the Whole. “The proposed bill mirrors […]

By Wendy Osher Lanai Councilman Sol Kahoohalahala is the latest contender to express interest in the Mayor’s race.  He made the announcement of his intent to run before a small gathering of kupuna on Maui on Sunday. Kahoohalahala currently serves as Chair of the council’s Planning Committee and vice-chair of the council’s committee on Economic […]

Fifty-five women in Maui County were recognized as part of Women’s History Month in Maui County.  The honorees were nominated by the County’s Committee on the Status of Women (CSW) following a proclamation by Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares declaring March as Women’s History Month. In her remarks, Tavares said, “Women have played major roles in […]