Politicians Enter Battle Over Planned Kihei Malls By Tom Blackburn Rodriguez The fight over the fate of two malls planned for Kihei in South Maui has turned into a battle of dueling letters, filings with official county and state administrative bodies and organized community protests. Meanwhile, work continues on the project located mauka of the […]
Rep Fontaine Writes to LUC & DOT re Mega Mall
Mr. Daniel E. Orodenker, Executive OfficerMr. Norman R. Lezy, ChairLand Use CommissionState of HawaiiPOB 2359Honolulu, HI 96804-2359 Dear Mr. Orodenker and Mr. Lezy: I am writing in regard to an ongoing project that is a source of considerable controversy in the North Kihei area of Maui. A number of residents have talked to me or […]
Ka’anapali-Kahekili Watershed Comments
Below is an email about the recently released draft of the Ka’anapali-Kahekili Watershed Characterization, which was put together by NOAA and a consultant from Sustainable Resources Group International, Inc. You can download it at: http://www.coralreef.gov/meeting27/pdf/wmauiwatershed.pdf. It discusses watershed planning and sources of pollution in the Honokowai and Wahikuli watersheds. There is some fairly extensive discussion of the […]
Sen Baker’s Letter to Land Use Commission
Mr. Daniel E. OrodenkerExecutive OfficerMr. Normand R. LezyChairLand Use CommissionState of HawaiiP.O. Box 2359Honolulu, Hawaii 96804 Dear Mr. Orodenker and Mr. Lezy: Re: Pi’ilani Promenade Shopping Center and Outlet Mall I am writing on behalf of my constituents in the South Maui community and their concerns regarding the impact of a massive retail development planned […]
Maui Research & Technology Park Master Plan Update DEIS
2 million sq. ft. and 1,250 residences Here is the Draft EIS: http://oeqc.doh.hawaii.gov TMK: (2) 2-2-24:01-07; (2) 2-2-24:08; (2) 2-2-24:09; (2) 2-2-24:14- 18; (2) 2-2-24:31; (2) 2-2-24:32; (2) 2-2-024:34; (2) 2-2-24:36; (2) 2-2-24:37; (2) 2-2-002:054 (portion) Permits: HRS Chapter 343 Compliance; State Land Use District Boundary Amendment; County Community Plan Amendment; County Change in Zoning; […]
Food & Water Watch Files Appeal in Factory Fish Farming Case
Food & Water Watch Files Appeal in Factory Fish Farming Case Consumer Group Reiterates That Federal Government Lacked Authority to Grant Permit for Aquaculture Statement from Food & Water Watch Executive Director Wenonah Hauter Honolulu, HI — “Consumer advocacy group Food & Water Watch filed an appeal today in its case challenging the legality of Kona […]