Public debate over the soil-stabilizing product’s use has been swirling as county officials, environmentalists and scientists weighed its pros and cons.

The Environmental Protection Agency is awaiting county approval to deploy Soiltac, a dust suppressant with glue-like qualities that the agency says is safe to use.

Council members will consider the mayor’s plan to fill the gap, which includes proposed cuts to the fire department.

A longstanding project to convert the alternate path into a paved trail and evacuation route has been stuck in “perpetual planning.”

The $4 million pilot program will provide participants $375 per month per displaced person they house.

Maui’s top water official said the county will be lenient on a case-by-case basis and may offer relief but can’t forgive all the bills because it needs the revenue.

Displaced residents will have a two-day window next week to go back to what’s left of their homes.

Struggling with financial and emotional stress, community members sought rent and property tax relief and voiced concerns over school evacuation routes.

They have much else to contend with, but when the government does not provide information, people come up with more sinister narratives.

The lawsuits are invoking a legal doctrine historically applied to wild animals, nuclear waste and explosives.