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When is a County Government Public Meeting Closed to the Public?

When is a County Government Public Meeting Closed to the Public?

When it’s a meeting of the Liquor Commission of the Department of Liquor Control, which occurred on Wednesday morning (3/14/12) at the Trask Building on Kaohu St in Wailuku. Seemingly, although the meeting was announced weeks before & was featured in various Maui Media as a “hot topic” of interest in Kihei and beyond, the [...]

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FEMA visits Kihei to explain present and proposed Flood Zones

FEMA visits Kihei to explain present and proposed Flood Zones

Eric Simmons of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offered a presentation to about 30 interesed attendees in North Kihei on Monday (3/12/12) evening concerning the National Flood Insurance Program, As flood zone maps flashed on the screen behind him, Simmons answered a variety of questions about zones and flood insurance. In addition, the perimeter of [...]

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Dairy Road vehicle accident on Sunday

Dairy Road vehicle accident on Sunday

With the airport bypass road still a good two years away, jam packed Dairy Road continues to experience heavy traffic, with the occasional vehicle accident, as the unfortunate motorcycle rider encountered Sunday (3/11/12) afternoon. Maui’s first respondered arrived quickly, and transported the downed rider to the hospital.

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County Officials advise KCA the trees will remain in place; sidewalk replaced; bike path extended

County Officials advise KCA the trees will remain in place; sidewalk replaced; bike path extended

At a meeting between the KCA Street Tree Committee, and County Public Works Director David Goode, and Mayor’s Executive Assistant John Buck on Thursday (3/8/12, ) Director Goode advised that the sidewalk in front of the Maui Schooner resort at 980 SKR would be repaved, and the trees would remain in place. Director Goode advised the [...]

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Kihei Street Trees keep KCA in the (Maui) News

Sunday March 4,2012  Maui News; Matthew Thayer FIRST PHOTO: Supporters of four monkeypod trees facing possible removal wave signs along South Kihei Road on Saturday morning. Marilyn Colvin (waving) said a proposal to move the trees rather than cut them down still misses the mark. “We want them here; this is our urban forest,” she said. [...]

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Kihei residents take to the street to “save the trees”

Kihei residents take to the street to “save the trees”

A vibrant assembly ranging from keiki to kupuna, lined S Kihei Road (SKR) Saturday (3/3/12) morning, under the watchful guidance of community officer Brad Hickle, exercising their constitutional rights, while not violating MCC 12.42 for “sign waving,”  to express support to keep all the Monkey Pod trees lining the roadway on the makai side in the [...]

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“Maui Now,” www.mauinow.com, featured article 2/29/12- Kihei Trees

“Maui Now,” www.mauinow.com, featured article 2/29/12- Kihei Trees

This MAUI NOW article appears on their website, http://mauinow.com/ Plans to Move Kihei Monkey Pods Prompt Protest February 29th, 2012 · No Comments · Comments Via Facebook (7) · Featured, Maui News Share|                           By Wendy Osher A coalition of community groups are [...]

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“Legal Rights” Meeting on Maui Monday Evening (2/27/12)

“Legal Rights” Meeting on Maui Monday Evening (2/27/12)

The Hawaii Access to Justice Commission meeting at the Maui Waena School in Kahului drew a modest audience for the important topic of equal justice for all, in spite of an impressive gathering of very knowledgeable participants, including two Oahu state legislators. First up was Senator Clayton Hee, addressing justice for the poor, who accompanied Rep. [...]

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KCA Board discusses future of  the Association

KCA Board discusses future of the Association

Several members of the board of directors recently attendeded an informal gathering for an evening dinner discussion, to examine ways to improve the Association to  better serve the needs of the South Maui Community. The event was generously hosted by Vicki and Mark Hyde. Mr. Hyde is a member of the KCA Planning Committee.  

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Kihei Community plans rally to protect street trees Saturday 3/3/12  900 AM

Kihei Community plans rally to protect street trees Saturday 3/3/12 900 AM

In reaction to Councilman Don Couch’s public announcement at the KCA monthly meeting on 2/21/12, that the now notorious quartet of Monkey Pod trees on So. Kihei Rd  (SKR)  makai, fronting and shading the Maui Schooner resort, will be uprooted and moved, a coalition of members of the Maui Outdoor Circle, Maui County Arborist Committee [...]

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