For too long, the future of Mākena has been a giant unknown for Maui. The threat of development has loomed large, and the Maui Planning Commission's vote in March to accept a "No Significant Impact" finding on ATC Makena Holdings' plans for the South Maui region scared a lot of people. So much so that a coalition of three community groups filed suit in Maui's Environmental … [Read more...] about Maui community groups say they succeeded in reducing environmental, cultural impacts of Makena Resort development
Makena Landing
Coalition of groups file suit in Maui Environmental Court over Makena Resort approval
Back in March, the Maui Planning Commission voted 5-3 to accept the Final Environmental Assessment (FEA) and Finding of No Significant Impact for ATC Makena Holding's proposed 47-acre Makena Resort project (on the site of the old Makena Golf and Beach Club) that seeks to put in a 158-unit gated luxury community on the mauka side of Makena-Keoneʻoʻio Road above Makena Landing. … [Read more...] about Coalition of groups file suit in Maui Environmental Court over Makena Resort approval
Our irregular guide to Maui’s public restrooms
How often do you go to the beach? The calm majestic waves on the beautiful grains of sand while you enjoy the sun’s great warmth? Then, while you’re feeling great, you suddenly need to go to the bathroom. You’re running to the nearest one and when you get inside you’re faced with the grim sight of a dirty bathroom with a toilet seat you don’t trust. Maui public park bathrooms … [Read more...] about Our irregular guide to Maui’s public restrooms
2015: The Year in Paid Claims Against the State of Hawaii
Oh, what a magical time it is. Here we are in the couple weeks of January–the nights have gotten a bit chilly, the whales are starting to splash around and the state Legislature is preparing to go into session. The actual sausage-making doesn’t start until Jan. 20, but that doesn’t mean we can’t go rummaging around the Legislature’s online attic, looking for interesting stuff … [Read more...] about 2015: The Year in Paid Claims Against the State of Hawaii
MauiTime says aloha to former Art Director Travis Tiffin
And now for some bad news: former MauiTime Art Director Travis Tiffin passed away the other night. He had been living in Santa Rosa, California, and had been sick for some time. Apparently doctors had expected him to die a year ago, but Travis hung on. This didn't surprise me too much, because Travis was tough. He tore at life, biting off huge chunks. Everything he did, … [Read more...] about MauiTime says aloha to former Art Director Travis Tiffin