Maui Time Weekly March 26, 2009 by Rob Parsons There is a growing awareness that too much of the food we consume is imported. The reasons for favoring a local diet are many: it’s fresher and more nutritious; it supports and helps diversify the local economy; it avoids fuel spent on shipping. Still, most statistics […]
Historic Stream Restoration Needs Your Kōkua
Please make a tax-deductible donation to help cover Legal Notice costs for essential Water Use Permit Applications. UPDATE: Stream Restoration Legal Efforts Make Progress Efforts by Hui o Na Wai ‘Eha, Maui Tomorrow and Earthjustice to restore continuous mauka to makai stream flows to the four great waters of ‘Iao, Waiehu, Waihe‘e and Waikapu are […]
Housing
2 bedroom condo $340k requires $5,000/mo income Everyone wants more affordable housing for residents, but little has been done about it. Maui Tomorrow decided to change all that. Our Affordable Housing Committee spent months researching affordable housing plans around the US and has now crafted a plan for Maui County. Under current economic conditions, the average […]
GPAC Info 2009
GPAC Maui General Plan Advisory Committee Members: Joe Bertram III, John Blumer-Buell, Lesley Bruce, Thomas Cannon, Thomas Cook, Antoinette deNaie, Kehau Filimoeatu, Stanley Franco, Lisa Hamilton, Kennard Kekona, Carl Lindquist, Douglas MacCleur, Dick Mayer, Hans Michel, Susan Moikeha, Wallette Pellegrino, Hinano Rodrigues, Warren Shibuya, Jeanne Skog, Warren Suzuki, Frank Sylva, Stacie Thorlakson, Trevor Tokishi, Mercer […]
Agricultural inspector layoffs slammed
The Maui News September 5, 2009 By CLAUDINE SAN NICOLAS, Staff Writer KAHULUI – Environmentalists and farmers lashed out Thursday night at the announced layoffs of state agricultural inspectors, arguing that the move planned by the Lingle administration would uproot efforts to preserve the island’s agricultural industry and pristine environment. Close to 100 people turned […]
2008 Makena Summary
Maui has a good General Plan We Should Follow It Stand for Makena Memorial on YouTube This video captures the spirit of that place and urges folks everywhere to “Stand for Makena!” – Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 Project Ka‘eo The Challenge to Preserve Cultural Landscapes in Modern Makena * The need to […]