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September 2, 2010

County Offices to Close for Labor Day Holiday

Press Release
September 2, 2010

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County Offices to Close for Labor Day Holiday

WAILUKU, MAUI - All County of Maui offices will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept...

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September 1, 2010

Mayor Charmaine Tavares Releases Funds for Air Ambulance

Press Release
September 1, 2010

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Mayor Charmaine Tavares Releases Funds for Air Ambulance

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii- Mayor Charmaine Tavares has released $672,215 to fund the State’s Emergency Aerome...

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September 1, 2010

Water Resources Committee to Consider Potential New Source of Water for Upcountry Residents

WAILUKU –The Maui County Council’s Water Resources Committee will take a hard look at the potential of the Piiholo South Well as a water source for Upcountry Maui residents at a special meeting on Tuesday at 9 a.m., Councilme...

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August 31, 2010

Ke Ola Pono Disease Management Sessions Offered in Wailuku, Hana

Press Release
August 31, 2010

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Ke Ola Pono Disease Management Sessions Offered in Wailuku, Hana


WAILUKU-- The County of Maui Department of Housing and Human Concerns’ Office on Aging anno...

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August 25, 2010

Community Meetings Planned to Discuss County’s 2011-2012 Budget

Mayor Charmaine Tavares

Public invited to voice priorities and questions

Press Release
August 25, 2010

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Community Meetings Planned to Discuss County’s 2011-2012 Budget
- Public invited to voice priorities and que...

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Click here to view the Budget webpage...
August 23, 2010

Two Promoted to Captain in Fire Department

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Press Release
August 23, 2010

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Two Promoted to Captain in Fire Department


KAHULUI, Maui, Hawaii-Fire Chief Jeffrey Murray announced today that two firefighters within the County of Maui ...

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August 23, 2010

Business Workshop, Counseling to be Offered on Molokai

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Press Release
August 23, 2010

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Business Workshop, Counseling to be Offered on Molokai


KAUNAKAKAI, Molokai, Hawaii-- The County of Maui’s Office of Economic Development announced today tha...

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Maui Business Resource Center
August 23, 2010

September Brown Bag Workshops at Maui County Business Resource Center Announced

Press Release
August 23, 2010

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September Brown Bag Workshops at Maui County Business Resource Center Announced


WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii - The County of Maui Office of Economic Development to...

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Maui County Business Resource Center
August 18, 2010

Mayor Tavares Signs into Law New Code Amendment to Streamline Subdivision Projects

Press Release
August 18, 2010

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Mayor Tavares Signs into Law New Code Amendment to Streamline Subdivision Projects, Get Laborers Back to Work


WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii- Mayor Charmaine Tavares...

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Bill No. 45
August 16, 2010

PHOTO & RESULTS: ROI ROUNDUP 2010 - Invasive Species Dive Tournament

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PHOTO & RESULTS: ROI ROUNDUP 2010 - Invasive Species Dive Tournament

Results:

• Total teams/divers: 37 teams (74 divers)

• Total fish caught: 271 (254 roi, 12 taape, 5 toau)

• Number of native fish potentially save...

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August 14, 2010

Mayor Tavares and Council Member Pontanilla to Hold Public Meeting Regarding Sign Ordinance

PRESS RELEASE
August 14, 2010

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Mayor Tavares and Council Member Pontanilla to Hold Public Meeting Regarding Sign Ordinance

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii - Mayor Charmaine Tavares and Council Member Jo...

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August 12, 2010

Mayor Tavares Announces Lottery for Grant Funds for First-Time Homebuyers

Press Release
August 12, 2010

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Mayor Tavares Announces Lottery for Grant Funds for First-Time Homebuyers


WAILUKU - Qualified first-time homebuyers can get assistance with up to $15,000 fo...

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August 12, 2010

Mayor Charmaine Tavares Invited to Meet with International Women

Mayor Charmaine Tavares

Press Release
August 12, 2010

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Mayor Charmaine Tavares Invited to Meet with International Women Leaders to Discuss Sustainable Economic Growth


WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii-Mayor Charmaine Tavare...

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August 9, 2010

Goodfellow Bros., Inc. Shares Award of Excellence in Environmental Construction with County of Maui

Goodfellow Bros' Ray Skelton presents Mayor Tavares with shared award for work at Central Maui Landfill

Press Release
August 9, 2010

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Goodfellow Bros., Inc. Shares Award of Excellence in Environmental Construction with County of Maui for Central Maui Landfill Phase V-A

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii-- ...

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August 6, 2010

Public Reminded of New Landfill Hours

Press Release
August 6, 2010


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Public Reminded of New Landfill Hours


WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii- The Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division, reminds the public that al...

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Solid Waste Division
August 5, 2010

Speed Tables to be Constructed on Holopuni Road in Kula

Press Release
August 5, 2010

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Speed Tables to be Constructed on Holopuni Road in Kula


KULA, Maui, Hawaii- The County of Maui Department of Public Works has announced that speed tables wil...

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July 21, 2010

County to Offer Maui Skateboard Series Summer Skate Jams

Press Release
July 21, 2010

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County to Offer Maui Skateboard Series Summer Skate Jams

KAHULUI, Maui, Hawaii-- The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation will hold a series of Ska...

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July 21, 2010

Mayor Tavares Responds to Comments Made by Former Mayor Arakawa - Public Apology Demanded

PRESS RELEASE
July 21, 2010

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MAYOR TAVARES RESPONDS TO COMMENTS MADE BY FORMER MAYOR ARAKAWA - Public Apology Demanded

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii - Reacting to comments made by former mayor Alan Araka...

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July 19, 2010

Residential Refuse Accounts Not Paid by August 6 to be Closed

$30 service fee to reopen accounts will be assessed.


Press Release
July 19, 2010

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Residential Refuse Accounts Not Paid by August 6 to be Closed
$30 service fee to reopen accounts will ...

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July 9, 2010

Mayor Charmaine Tavares Encourages HUD Recipients to Apply for Homeownership Option Program

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Press Release
July 9, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Mayor Charmaine Tavares Encourages HUD Recipients to Apply for Homeownership Option Program


WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii- With only two recipients taking advantage of...

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July 9, 2010

Nominations Being Accepted for Mayor’s Small Business Awards

Press Release
July 9, 2010

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Nominations Being Accepted for Mayor’s Small Business Awards


WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii-The County of Maui’s Office of Economic Developmen...

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July 9, 2010

Completion of Market Street Project Phase 2 Delayed Due to Waterline Repositioning

Press Release
July 9, 2010

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Completion of Market Street Project Phase 2 Delayed Due to Waterline Repositioning


WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii- The County of Maui Department of Public Works announc...

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July 9, 2010

Public Services Committee to review bill to establish a licensing system for aquatic life business o

For Immediate Release: July 9, 2010

Press Release by:
Councilmember Wayne K. Nishiki, Chair
Public Services Committee (www.mauicounty.gov/committees/PS)


Public Services Committee to review bill to establi...

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July 9, 2010

Water Resources Committee to Consider Water Use and Development Plan Update

For Immediate Release: July 9, 2010

Press Release by:
Councilmember Michael P. Victorino, Chair
Water Resources Committee


Water Resources Committee to Consider Water Use and Development Plan Update

WAILU...

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July 6, 2010

Ordinance No. 3753 Pertaining to the Use of Mobile Electronic

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii – Committee of the Whole Chair Michael J. Molina announced that Ordinance No. 3753, pertaining to the use of mobile electronic devices while driving, became effective today upon the Mayor’s signature. Th...

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Ordinance No. 3753
June 10, 2010

Retaining Wall and Guardrail to be Installed on Main Street

Press Release
June 10, 2010

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Retaining Wall and Guardrail to be Installed on Main Street

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii-The County of Maui Department of Public Works announced that safety improvements to ...

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May 20, 2010

Due to Budget Constraints, County Pools to be Closed on All Holidays

May 20, 2010
Press Release

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Due to Budget Constraints, County Pools to be Closed on All Holidays

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii-- The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation, Aquatics Divis...

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More Info:Dept of Parks & Recreation, Aquatics Div
May 6, 2010

Committee of the Whole to consider legislation prohibiting use of cell phones and other electronic

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii – Committee of the Whole Chair Michael J. Molina announced today that he has scheduled a meeting for May 12, to consider a bill introduced by Councilmember Joseph Pontanilla that would prohibit the use o...

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April 16, 2010

Central Maui Landfill Recycling Center to Accept Residential Scrap Metals, Starting Earth Day, April

April 16, 2009
Press Release

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Central Maui Landfill Recycling Center to Accept Residential Scrap Metals, Starting Earth Day, April 22, 2010

KAHULUI, Maui, Hawaii-The County of Maui Department...

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April 16, 2010

Kamehameha Road Improvements Project to Begin Sunday

Press Release
April 16, 2010

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Kamehameha Road Improvements Project to Begin Sunday

KAHULUI, Maui, Hawaii- The County of Maui Department of Public Works announced that the Kamehameha Avenue Ro...

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January 8, 2010

Two components of General Plan update to be heard separately at different times and locations next w

Press Release by:
Councilmember Sol P. Kaho`ohalahala, Chair
Planning Committee


Two components of General Plan update to be heard separately at different times and locations next week

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii -...

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January 5, 2010

Maui Island Plan to be considered in community meetings throughout Maui

Press Release by:
Councilmember Sol P. Kaho`ohalahala, Chair
Planning Committee


Maui Island Plan to be considered in community meetings throughout Maui

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii -- After unveiling the draft Mau...

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October 27, 2009

Planning Committee to continue work on Maui County General Plan

For Immediate Release: October 27, 2009

Press Release by:
Councilmember Sol P. Kaho`ohalahala, Chair
Planning Committee

Planning Committee to continue work on Maui County General Plan

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii – ...

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September 29, 2009

Committee to consider bill to permit use of water from Hamakuapoko Wells during droughts

For Immediate Release: September 29, 2009

Press Release by:
Councilmember Michael P. Victorino, Chair
Water Resources Committee


Water Resources Committee to consider bill to permit use of water from Hamakua...

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September 14, 2009

Planning Committee’s General Plan deliberations continue with meeting in Hana tonight and meetings o

For Immediate Release: September 14, 2009

Press Release by:
Councilmember Sol P. Kaho`ohalahala, Chair
Planning Committee


Planning Committee’s General Plan deliberations continue with meeting in Hana tonigh...

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