The county wants to use some of the money to rebuild accessory dwelling units but is primarily focused on securing final approval.
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Posted inLānaʻi
Lāna‘i Loses The Island’s Only State Mental Health Counselor — Again
Key mental health worker on Lānaʻi resigns, eroding in-person patient care and exposing the fragility of a system that depends so heavily on one worker.
Posted inMaui
Lahaina Fire Stole Their Dream Home. Plans To Rebuild Reveal Deep Divides
The Deals are the first oceanfront property owners on Front Street to try rebuilding in an area that scientists say is at risk due to sea level rise. Neighbors see it as a test case.
Posted inMaui
Divisive Maui Pay Hikes: Should A Mayor Earn More Than A Governor?
Maui Mayor Richard Bissen, who governs 11% of the state’s population, is set to earn more than even Gov. Josh Green when a slate of generous county pay raises kick in.
Posted inEnvironment
Hawaiʻi’s Bird-Saving Bid To Release Mosquitos Gets A 2nd Green Light
The island’s native bird population has been battered by avian malaria, which the state hopes to resolve with a form of birth control.
Posted inEnvironment
Data Dive: Worries About Climate Change Spiked On Maui After 2023 Fires
Residents of Kauaʻi County were the least likely to feel that global warming had — or might one day — impact them personally.
Posted inLegislature 2025
Lawmakers Wrangle HECO Rescue Bills As Session Deadline Looms
After a big win before the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court in February, the utility is making a final push before the Legislature
Posted inMaui
Maui Council To Take Up Bill Phasing Out Vacation Rentals This Summer
The council’s housing committee chair says she’ll put it on the agenda after county budget deliberations.
Posted inMaui
Maui County Council Digs Into The Mayor’s $1.5 Billion Spending Plan
Some members are concerned about the high number of county job vacancies.