In 2018, the owners of the Grand Wailea Resort filed for permission from the Maui Planning Commission to remodel and expand the resort within a Special Management Area in Paeahu, Maui. Three Native Hawaiian community groups - Mālama Kakanilua, Hoʻoponopono o Mākena and Pele Defense Fund - were granted a petition to intervene in the proceedings. The intervenors are taking on … [Read more...] about Grand Wailea Intervenors Contested Case Reopened to the Public [zoom links here]
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Ho’olaulea Owa at Maui Lani Shopping Center
The Ho’olaulea Owa will happen at Maui Lani Shopping Center from Friday, August 17th and Saturday, August 18th. Hui Pono Ike Kanawai and Malama Kakanilua will present their 6th annual ho’olaulea in Central Maui. Their goal is to bring recognition to the iwi kupuna that are buried in the Pu’uone sand hills. The event will include many speakers, representatives, activists, … [Read more...] about Ho’olaulea Owa at Maui Lani Shopping Center