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South Maui beach parking zones get Maui Council nod; first priority for residents
Maui County Council members unanimously gave initial approval Tuesday to a measure that would establish paid parking zones at South Maui beach parks, a move to give residents first priority access to some of the island’s most popular beaches.
Maui County, US Geological Survey collaborate on West Maui water project
The Maui County Council’s Water and Infrastructure Committee received a briefing Monday afternoon on a bill that would authorize the mayor to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the US Geological Survey for water resource exploration in West Maui.
Maui to receive $15.6M grant to expand Lahaina recycled wastewater facilities
The US Department of the Interior has awarded the Maui County Department of Environmental Management a $15.6 million grant for recycled wastewater facilities in Lahaina, according to an announcement.
Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group holds inaugural meeting
The Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group comprised of experts in native Hawaiian law, indigenous intellectual property, and cultural practitioners held its first meeting at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol on Monday.
Hirono proposes bill to create national hub for storing native plant communities
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) has introduced legislation that seeks to create a national support hub and storage center for native plants of all US states and territories.
Governor Green accepts $15.8M federal dollars to care for underserved communities
Governor Josh Green, M.D., has accepted an FY 2023 Compact Impact grant of $15,798,564 to help defray the state’s costs of providing services to citizens of the Freely Associated States who live in Hawaiʻi.
National Marine Sanctuary System celebrating 50 years protecting the underwater world
The system includes the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary and Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
Volcano Watch: HVO geologist Frank Trusdell receives Meritorious Service Award
Frank A. Trusdell, a research geologist at the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO), recently received a Meritorious Service Award, the second highest honorary award that can be granted to a career employee by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Hawaiʻi receiving $14 million in federal funding to combat invasive mosquitoes
Hawai’i will recive more than $14 million in federal funding from the US Department of the Interior to be used for combating invasive mosquitoes in the state.
Kaʻena Point on Oʻahu closer to becoming Hawaiʻi’s first National Heritage Area
The US House of Representatives have passed a bill, co-introduced by Hawaiʻi Congressmen Ed Case and Kaiali’i Kahele, to advance the possible designation of Ka‘ena Point on Oahu’s westernmost tip as Hawaiʻi’s first Natural Heritage Area.
