From PATH: On April 23, 2014, a jury determined that Haleakala Trail is a public trail under the Highways Act of 1892 and the Mahele of 1848, in a class action that consists of “all pedestrians who, as members of the public, have been, or continue to be, denied access to Haleakala Trail.” (You can […]
Water and Land Committee recommends not to confirm Carleton Ching to DLNR chair
The state senate committee recommended against confirming Castle & Cooke lobbyist Carleton Ching to chair the Department of Land and Natural Resources. In this position Ching, who is on leave from his position with the Big Five developer, would also chair the Water Commission if confirmed. You can read the WTL Recommendation on confirming Carleton Ching
Maui Council Budget Committee Approves A&B Deal
The Budget and Finance Committee approved the acquisition of approximately 4 acres in Maui Business Park II in Kahului for a new service center from A&B, which also comes with a 35.55 acre donation of land extending from Baldwin Beach Park towards Paia Town. This will have to be approved by the whole County Council […]
Abercrombie appoints real estate professional to Land Use Commission
Kent Hiranaga was among three individuals that were nominated to serve on the state Land Use Commission. Hiranga worked for A&B Properties, one of Hawaii’s biggest land developers and currently heads Maui Kai Realty. This is an interesting choice for an agency that is tasked with regulating land use. This interim appointment will have to […]
Old Maui High available for lease
Maui County is seeking public proposals from groups interested in using the Old Maui High School campus in Hamakuapoko, and is offering the facility under a 20 year lease for $1 per year. The Office of Economic Development issued an open Request For Proposal, seeking a group or organization interested in the lease. In return, […]
Piilani Promenade Files Draft EIS
Developers for the proposed Piʻilani Promenade in South Maui have filed a draft environmental impact statement for the project. The project calls for the development of a mix of light industrial and business/commercial uses with approximately 226 apartment units on 75 acres of land mauka of the Piʻilani Highway in North Kihei. Read more at […]