The Council agreed to include a measure to require labeling of genetically engineered products as part of the Hawaii State Association of Counties’ package of proposed bills for the 2012 legislative session.
Despite Pleas by Residents, Council Overturns Ban on Human Consumption of Hpoko Water
Elle Cochran cast the only vote against reopening the Hamakuapoko wells.
Mayor calling for water conservation
Mayor Alan Arakawa is urging Maui residents to conserve water while underground aquifers recharge their supply of fresh water. The last three to four weeks have been particularly dry and surface water sources Upcountry and in Iao and Waihee valleys have been running low, he said.
Project Request to change zoning from Open Space on “Fast Track”
Excerpted from Maui News Article dated 10/7/2011 West Maui Land Co. plans to seek fast-track approval for a 68-lot affordable residential project on 16.7 acres of vacant land between the Kahoma Stream flood control channel and homes mauka of the former Pioneer Mill. The land is currently designated as open space in the West Maui […]
DLNR Listening Session on Moloka’i
Dept. of Land and Natural Resources Chairman William Aila Jr., First Deputy Guy Kaulukukui and Water Deputy Bill Tam will hold a DLNR “Listening Session” Friday Oct 7 4-6pm at the Mitchell Pauole Community Center.
Panel backs ML&P’s plan for Pulelehua
By ILIMA LOOMIS of the Maui News The Maui County Council Land Use Committee voted 8-0 Wednesday to recommend approval of Maui Land & Pineapple’s West Maui housing project Pulelehua. Council members hashed out conditions for the project, including updating affordable housing requirements, and warned developers that if they didn’t break ground within five years, […]