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The West Maui Taxpayers Association hosts a 2026 Primary Candidates Night on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at the Lahaina Civic Center, Social Hall.  The event starts at 4 p.m. with a Meet & Greet, and the formal program begins at 5 p.m. 

The Olowalu Fire Station, a privately funded project on donated land, would cover a growing residential community where fire is a risk and serve as a critical emergency hub between West and Central Maui.

The Maui County Council heard more than two hours of passionate and divided testimony Thursday morning regarding the appointment of a successor to the Kahului residency seat left vacant by the passing of Council Member Natalie “Tasha” Kama. The Council is considering three applicants for the remainder of the 2025-2027 term: Virgilio “Leo” R. Agcolicol, […]

A special blessing ceremony was held at the site of the future Olowalu Fire Station in West Maui, with groundbreaking to be announced soon, according to the West Maui Improvement Foundation.

West Maui state Rep. Elle Cochran missed 51 of 60 House floor sessions — an 85% absence rate — during the 2025 legislative session while collecting $22,725 in per diem payments intended to cover off-island living expenses, according to House records. Her near-total absence from legislative proceedings in Honolulu, coupled with her acceptance of these taxpayer-funded […]

The West Maui Taxpayers’ Association released its endorsements for the Nov. 5 general election.

The West Maui Taxpayers Association (WMTA) invites West Maui voters to their 2024 Annual Meeting and General Election Candidates Night on Sept. 30, 2024.  A meet and greet starts at 3 p.m., followed by the WMTA Annual Meeting at 5 p.m. and a Candidates Forum at 5:30 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center Social Hall.

Nonprofit organization West Maui Improvement Foundation (WMIF) today announced the receipt of another $1,250,000 in funding to purchase a modular fire station for Olowalu. The Benioff Family Foundation donated $1 million and the Arrillaga Family Foundation, as directed by Justine Stamen & John Arrillaga, $250,000.

The pin, named after the Hawaiian phrase “Mālama Maui,” signifying “Caring for Maui,” hopes to offer solace to residents while providing guidance for visitors. Its fundamental purpose is to establish a supportive environment for residents by offering a visual cue to visitors, signifying the importance of refraining from inquiring about the experiences of Maui residents, thus respecting their privacy.

The Pulelehua housing project in West maui has received its grading permit for the first phase of Mahinahina Hills. The project still needs a building permit to begin vertical construction according to West Maui Taxpayers Association President, Joseph Pluta.

“We’re looking for equitable, humane care for residents and visitors to West Maui, where more than 50% of the county and state income on Maui is derived from taxes,” said Joseph Pluta, president of the West Maui Taxpayers Association. Maui Now’s Gary Kubota interviewed Pluta, who is working to ensure West Maui gets its fair share of improvements.

A special presentation updating the progress of the 310-acre Pulelehua housing development is among the topics being presented at the annual West Maui Taxpayers Association members meeting set for Jan. 12.

The West Maui Taxpayers Association hosts a General Candidates Night, tonight, Oct. 13, 2022. The event features a meet and greet at 3:30 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center Social Hall, followed by the program which begins at 5 p.m., and a broadcast at 5:30 p.m. on Akakū.

The West Maui Taxpayers Association is holding a “General Candidates Night” at the Lahaina Civic Center’s Social Hall on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022.

The Hawaiʻi Nurses’ Association OPEIU Local 50 announced the endorsement of Angus McKelvey in the 6th District State Senate race. Also, the West Maui Taxpayers Association invites West Maui voters to a 2022 Primary Candidates Night on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the Lahaina Civic Center, Social Hall.

A virtual town hall meeting takes place next week to discuss the proposed addition of runway lights for emergency use at Kapalua Airport.

The West Maui Taxpayers Association is conducting a survey focused on understanding the opinions and attitudes of community members who currently live or work in West Maui and where they would like to see housing built for their families.

The West Maui Taxpayers Association will hold its Annual Members Meeting on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, at 5:30 pm via Zoom.

The West Maui Taxpayers Association will host a virtual Candidates Night webinar on Oct. 15, 2020 at 5:30 pm with candidates for the following: State Representative District 10, Maui County Councilmember – all districts and Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

The meeting, originally planned for April 6, will be pushed to Thursday May, 14, 2020 at 5 p.m. at the West Maui Kaunoa Senior Center. The community meeting event features Dr. Dennis Terpin, an Expert in Emergency Planning.