Read the PUC press release here. The PUC rejected the HECOCompanies’ Integrated Resource Plan submission and is going to impose their own plan on HECO. They directed the HECO Companies, and in some cases the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, to take timely actions to lower energy costs, improve system reliability, and address emerging challenges to […]
Na Wai Eha Settlement
From MauiNow By Wendy Osher More water will be returned to streams of Nā Wai ʻEhā, particularly water in ʻĪao, under an agreement reached in the Nā Wai ʻEhā contested case hearing, state officials announced today. The latest developments come after a decade-long battle over water rights and the health of the streams, with partial […]
$305 Million for Kahului Rental Car Facility?
From MauiNow: By Wendy Osher Maui lawmakers responded with positive feedback after learning that the governor is releasing $305.5 million for a planned Consolidated Car Rental Facility and roadway improvements at Kahului Airport. The announcement was made on Monday, with the Kahului funds making up most of a $335 million funding release for capital improvement […]
Public Access Trails Hawaii Wins Case Against Haleakala Ranch Company
Public Access Trails Hawaii Wins Case Against Haleakala Ranch Company From Civil Beat A jury on Maui ruled Wednesday that the Haleakala Trail on Maui belongs to the state, dismissing Haleakala Ranch Company’s claim to the land. The decision followed a 14-day jury trial brought by Public Access Trails Hawaii. The Maui-based nonprofit has been advocating […]
DLNR’s Press Release on Na Wai ‘Eha Agreement
MAUI PARTIES REACH AGREEMENT IN NA WAI ‘EHA AMENDED INTERIM INSTREAM FLOW WATER CASE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES NEIL ABERCROMBIE, GOVERNOR WILLIAM *-J. AILA, JR. CHAIRPERSON FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2014 HONOLULU — The Parties in the Na Wai ‘Eha Contested Case Hearing on Maui (Hui O Na Wai ‘Eha and Maui […]
DLNR’s Press Release on Na Wai ʻEha Agreement
MAUI PARTIES REACH AGREEMENT IN NA WAI ‘EHA AMENDED INTERIM INSTREAM FLOW WATER CASE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES NEIL ABERCROMBIE, GOVERNOR WILLIAM *-J. AILA, JR. CHAIRPERSON FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2014 HONOLULU — The Parties in the Na Wai ‘Eha Contested Case Hearing on Maui (Hui O Na Wai ‘Eha and Maui […]