A study entitled “Carbon choices determine U.S. cities committed to futures below sea level” indicates that estimates that sea level will rise three feet in the next 75 years may be too low. Maui News is reporting that sea-level rise “could swallow up the homes of nearly 10,000 current Kihei residents” in the next 200 […]
Mark Hyde: Blanket legislative change to fix zoning mess a remedy worse than the disease
By Mark Hyde While I agree with Dave DeLeon that the county has made a mess of planning and zoning, the blanket legislative change proposed by Maui County Council Member Don Couch to address the problem is a remedy worse than the disease. Furthermore, the megamall case cited by Mr. DeLeon to justify his call […]
ALOHA ʻĀINA UNITY MARCH TO TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY
For Immediate Release Contact: Tiare Lawrence ALOHA ʻĀINA UNITY MARCH TO TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY Lahaina – On Sunday, October 18th, organizers estimate that thousands will march in Lahaina in support of Aloha ʻĀina – love for the land. The Aloha ʻĀina Unity March will start at 10:00 am at Mala in Lahaina. Organizers chose […]
A tsunami of developments
Statewide, the Hawaii State LAND USE COMMISSION has 7 pending land use boundary amendments. FOUR (4) of them are on Maui Island. A10-786 Olowalu Town (320 acres, 1,500+units) A94-706 Ka`ono`ulu Ranch (Mega Malls + Apartments) A15-798 Waikapu Town (1,450 units) A 15-799 Makila Land (231 acres West Maui) ————————————————————— Some […]
PV Systems with Battery Backup Tour FAQ
PV Systems with Battery Backup Tour of Homes Frequently Asked Questions What is the purpose of the tour? The tour is intended to be purely educational in nature. Maui Tomorrow and the Office of Economic Development believe the Maui solar industry is at the leading edge of installing energy storage. This is a good […]
Rally to buy Peahi land for open space!
Rally to Protect hundreds of acres of Hamakua Coast lands as open space! Tuesday, Oct 13th 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Hana Hwy in front of Ha’iku Community Center Wear green, bring signs, banners, etc. Rally immediately followed by “Legislators Listen” event State House of Representative leaders come to Ha’iku to listen to needs of […]