Kihei Charter Middle school at 41 E Lipoa featuring water expert, Robin Knox.
Governor Signs House Bill 1520
Governor Abercrombie signed House Bill 1520. This bill is intended to help more homeowners and renters access and afford clean energy by allowing them to pay for the cost of renewable energy and conservation projects which lower their electric consumption on their electric bill. Similar programs have been set up in other states. HB 1520 directs the […]
Star Advertiser: Open Books on Big Wind
Open the books on wind-energy plans Editorial in the Star Advertiser July 13, 2011 Few issues brought before the state Public Utilities Commission have deserved as much scrutiny as the proposal to transmit energy from windmills on Lanai and Molokai to Oahu. The commission has made the right decision in allowing Maui County and the […]
Governor Vetoes HB 667
Governor Abercrombie announced the veto of controversial Hawaii food safety and security bill # HB667. This will allow small farmers and all interested parties to participate in future discussion and action in this area vital to our sustainability. Please help express appreciation to the Governor, who overcame intense pressure from corporate interests in this bold […]
Charter Commission Leans Toward District Voting
From Maui News by ILIMA LOOMIS The West Maui Charter Working Group recommended that the county adopt a district voting model, where only the voters of each district would select their council member. “Single-member districts would allow lower electioneering costs, better accountability of council members to voters, and permits every area of the county to […]
Wailuku Business Owner Analyzes Parking
Printed in the Maui New Written by By SUSAN HALAS, a Wailuku Business Owner We all agree that Wailuku wants and needs more parking. We also agree that we would like to see a minimum of 200 new stalls added to Wailuku town parking right away. What we do not agree on is that the […]