Nathan Eagle

Honolulu Civil Beat - Investigative Reporting

Newly formed East Maui Water Authority faces resistance from ‘overt and behind the scenes methods.’

The county plans to shift more of the revenue burden onto vacation rental and investment property owners.

The county is in the process of purchasing two units from a longtime Lahaina couple.

More money for affordable rentals, emergency management and firefighters is on tap for 2025.

The lack of stability in a key position has some council members concerned.

Mayor Richard Bissen signed the overall county budget bill into law Wednesday, ending any question about whether he would veto any parts of the final version the Maui County Council approved last week. The $1.7 billion budget includes more than $300 million in grant revenue and revolving funds for the fiscal year starting July 1. […]

Honolulu Civil Beat - Investigative Reporting

The Aug. 8 fires emboldened politicians to crack down on the proliferation of short-term rentals to deal with a growing housing crisis. Now it's an election issue.

UPDATED: Voters cast ballots in the primary for who they want to represent Upcountry and South Maui.