Maui County
‘The Maui Method:’ A New Fix For A Major Fire Hazard In Hawaiʻi
Government officials developed a way to deal with tons of electric vehicle batteries left in the aftermath of wildfires and found at illegal dumpsites.
DLNR/2023
When Disaster Strikes, Can Hawaiʻi Feed Itself? More Prep Is Needed
With the Maui fires and Covid pandemic in mind, advocates cite progress in bolstering the food system but recognize there’s work to do.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Hawaiʻi’s Biggest Public Worker Union Makes Early Endorsement For Maui Mayor
Political analysts say the move could deter potential challengers in the race.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Delayed Maui County Grants Leave Local Nonprofits In Limbo
The county says it is tightening up its oversight of public money to prevent fraud and abuse.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Civil Beat’s Public Salary Database Is Updated. Here’s How To Use It
A few tips can help narrow search results and improve your experience while using this popular online tool.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Recent Government Salary Hikes At The Top Leave Many Public Workers Behind
The latest update to Civil Beat’s Public Salary Database reflects major public-sector wage increases across Hawaiʻi — but not for everyone.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
Maui County Council Advances Plan To Phase Out Short-Term Vacation Rentals
The split council will take the legislation up for final reading in two weeks, and plans to hear a separate bill that could effectively exempt many of the roughly 7,000 affected properties.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Split Maui Council Can’t Agree On New Member. Now The Mayor Will Decide
Since the death of Tasha Kama, the council is divided into two equal factions of four members.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
Controversial Vacation Rental Bill Splits Maui Council Vacancy Candidates
The council has until the end of Tuesday to decide who should succeed the late Tasha Kama or the mayor gets to pick.
Erin Nolan/Civil Beat/2025
Hawaiʻi’s New Remote Weather Stations Boost Wildfire Risk Assessment
The state has installed 16 new weather stations across Maui County since the deadly fires in August 2023 and plans to install more soon on other islands.