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Volunteers join effort to protect Lā‘ie wetlands
With the blowing of a conch shell, the nonprofit Koʻiʻula and its supporters began a Mālama the Wetlands event Saturday, expanding efforts to restore the Lāʻie wetlands in South Maui. “Places like Lāʻie remind us that caring for the environment and caring for our culture are not ...
Nonprofit sues over US push to auction areas of water around American Samoa for potential mining
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A legal environmental group sued the U.S. government on Tuesday to halt the Trump administration's plans announced last month to auction off sections of water surrounding American Samoa for potential deep-sea mining. Earthjustice filed the lawsuit against the U.S. ...
County deploys water tanks in the West Kuiaha and Awalau areas
The Maui County Department of Water Supply is asking people in the West Kuiaha and Awalau areas to continue conserving water because a well is currently out of service. Those in the affected areas may experience low water pressure or water outages while crews work to restore service. There is currently no estimated time for completion of the well repairs. Potable water tanks have been deployed in the affected areas to provide drinking water. Potable water tanks, or water buffaloes, are available at: • Hanzawa’s Variety Store: Two tanks • West Kuiaha Road: Three tanks at ...
A reshaped Mountain West faces a pivotal season after 5 teams bolt for the Pac-12
Commissioner Gloria Nevarez tried to put a good face on the new Mountain West, and maybe she will be proven correct in the long run that the conference indeed has a bright future. There is no question, however, the Mountain West faces a pivotal moment as the league enters its 28th ...
Water conservation urged in West Kuiaha, Awalau
The Maui County Department of Water Supply is advising those in the West Kuiaha and Awalau areas to conserve water due to a well that is out of service. Those in the affected areas may experience low water pressure or water outages while department crews work to restore service. The department is asking people in the affected areas to limit nonessential water use to help maintain available water service for the community. Potable water tanks will be deployed in the affected areas to provide drinking water while service is being restored.