Category Archives: Maui News

Proposed Wastewater Facility

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The Waikapu Country Town development and the Kehalani neighborhood are two housing projects that stand to gain from a proposed wastewater facility in Central Maui. The plant will be situated on formerly used agricultural fields and have a basin for treating soil aquifers. The project entails a number of off-site infrastructure enhancements, and it will support state projects in Pulehunui as well as current and future developments in the Waikapu and Wailuku regions. The proposed facility will meet the state Department of Health’s regulations for reclaimed water and have a 4 million gallon per day capacity. For the purpose of getting feedback on the environmental impact statement preparation notice, a public scoping meeting and a 30-day review and comment period have been set up.

Read the entire article via the Maui News here.

New EV App

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Smart Charge Hawaii, a mobile app pilot program for electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Maui County and neighboring islands, is being introduced by Hawaiian Electric and ev.energy. The app’s objectives include maximizing EV charging sessions, directing future charging rates and programs, and advancing green energy. Participants can track charging expenses, earn rewards, and help Hawaii achieve its zero-emission objectives. The Ulupono Initiative provided funding for the program, which collaborates with the Drive Electric Hawaii network.

View the entire article via The Maui News here.

Prices Dropping

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In April 2023, the median sales price for single-family homes in Maui County dropped from $1.24 million to $1.1 million, however fewer homes were sold as a result of fluctuating mortgage rates. The median sales price for condominiums, meanwhile, jumped from $820,000 a year ago to $877,000 today. April saw a 2.4 percent national reduction in existing-home sales, and a monthly decline of 5.2 percent in pending sales. The housing supply in Maui County has, nevertheless, been trending higher over the previous 12 months. In April, Wailuku saw the most number of single-family house sales, and Kihei saw the greatest number of condo sales.

To read the entire article via The Maui News here.

New Laws Effective January 1st

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Thank you to The Maui News for publishing the new laws taking effect January 1st. Please be aware and review the new laws here.

New Charging Stations Coming To Maui

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In an effort for zero emissions in 2045, Maui will be receiving 4 new charging stations hopefully in the next 5 years.

Wailuku and Hana will be receiving the next two stations. 11 stations will be installed over Hawaii. A full charge at one station can be achieved in 20 minutes. Four cars can charge at the same time.

You can read more about the new stations and the plans for charging stations here.