Make Your Voice Heard At This Week’s Maui County Council Session In the spirit of Yuimaaru–community supports one another, especially in times of need–here’s a breakdown of organizations that are willing to help. If you are able, please review the resources provided or consider donating to some of these donor groups. SUPPORT & DONOR GROUPS: […]
For immediate release: January 27, 2021 Press Release By: Tamara Paltin, Chair Planning and Sustainable Land Use Committee Maui County Council Community invited to Saturday’s virtual town hall on the West Maui Community Plan update LAHAINA, Hawaii—Councilmember Tamara Paltin today announced a second virtual town hall on Saturday at 10 a.m. to discuss the West […]
One weapon in the fight against COVID-19 has been contact tracers—trained to track down the spread of the virus so it can be contained. The University of Hawaii and the Hawaii State Department of Health have created a Contact Tracing Training Program that’s aiming to get hundreds more tracers up to speed by the end […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Shane M. Sinenci Published in the Maui News June 13, 2020 When we look back on the year 2020, I hope it will be remembered not just for the COVID-19 pandemic, but also as the time we finally recognized the importance of agriculture and food security for our islands. It may […]
As of 11/28/22. All dates listed are for 2020, unless otherwise noted. MEDICARE IN HAWAIʻI (2022) Medicare in Hawaii can be overwhelming and oftentimes complicated, especially when plans continue to change and grow. Over 50% of seniors enrolling in Medicare nationally find choosing the right plan confusing, and less than half of beneficiaries say they […]
WAILUKU, Hawaii – Council Chair Alice L. Lee announced reduced hours for public services provided by the County Clerk’s Office as a precautionary measure to fight the spread of COVID-19. Starting March 24, 2020, the Office of the County Clerk will provide in-person election-related services to the public by appointment only from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Riki Hokama Published in the Maui News March 14, 2020 On Tuesday, the Healthy Families and Communities Committee held its second meeting to address the issue of feral animal management in Maui County. Feral animals—including cats, chickens, pigs and deer—raise serious concerns for many residents and pose substantial risks for native […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Tasha Kama Published in the Maui News February 22, 2020 In the general election on Nov. 3, voters will be able choose whether to revise the county’s constitution – the Maui County Charter. The charter establishes the organizational structure of the county’s legislative and executive branches, how the county is governed, […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Tamara Paltin Published in the Maui News February 8, 2020 Last month, the Planning and Sustainable Land Use Committee and Economic Development and Budget Committee traveled to Molokaʻi to engage the Molokaʻi community in important decisions that directly affect Molokaʻi. Discussion included short-term rental home permits, drainage infrastructure and the […]
COUNCIL’S 3 MINUTES By: Shane M. Sinenci Published in the Maui News January 25, 2020 Aloha, Maui County, and Happy New Year! It is with great excitement that we begin a new decade with perfect “2020 vision.” By adopting sustainable environmental practices and policies, we have a unique opportunity to benefit Maui County and, […]
