Fostering community relations in Upcountry Maui
Fostering community relations in Upcountry Maui By Yuki Lei K. Sugimura Creating spaces to gather with our neighbors and community members is essential to forming fundamental bonds that ensure Maui[…]
Creating opportunities through hardships
Creating opportunities through hardships By Tom Cook Everyone agrees there is a need for additional housing on Maui. The need is most urgent in the wildfire-impacted zones of Lahaina and[…]
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Phase out transient vacation rentals to phase in new opportunities
Phase out transient vacation rentals to phase in new opportunities By Gabe Johnson On Tuesday, the Maui Planning Commission discussed a bill to phase out transient-vacation rental use in apartment[…]
Exploring disaster resilience: reflections on my journey to Japan
Exploring disaster resilience: reflections on my journey to Japan By Tamara Paltin As the chair of Maui County Council’s Disaster, Resilience, International Affairs and Planning Committee and the councilmember from[…]
Springing into summer
Springing into summer By Tasha Kama Summer is fast upon us, and the month of May was filled with tears of joy and moments to last a lifetime. Our graduates[…]
Celebrating diversity in Maui County
Celebrating diversity in Maui County By Nohelani Uʻu-Hodgins During May, the United States observes Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. For more than 30 years, this annual[…]
Opening more discussion on the proposed water source agreement in Kula
Opening more discussion on the proposed water source agreement in Kula By Yuki Lei K. Sugimura An abundant source of clean water is needed in Upcountry Maui to support on-island[…]
Sustainable water stewardship through the East Maui Water Authority
Sustainable water stewardship through the East Maui Water Authority By Shane M. Sinenci When I took office five years ago, one of my first goals was to address our uncertain[…]
Maui on the comeback trail
Maui on the comeback trail By Tom Cook Planning for Lahaina’s reconstruction is top of mind for both Maui residents and the Maui County Council. Many tough decisions lie ahead,[…]
This county budget session is a time for bold leadership
This county budget session is a time for bold leadership By Gabe Johnson The hallmark of our time is crisis. Before the fires was the pandemic and ongoing challenges including[…]
