Links to WMPA Related News Topics
Land Board weighs Kaanapali Beach restoration project
Honolulu Star Advertiser, March 10, 2023
Hale Mahina privatizing Maui’s public beach access
Lahaina News, March 3, 2023
Honokowai condo Hale Mahina evades shoreline access requirement for 45 years
Lahaina News, February 24, 2023
New public-private partnership on Maui provides hope for affordable homes, but raises questions of fairness
Maui Now, October 25, 2022
Hawaii residents are suing to preserve a historic pier crowded with tourists
SF Gate, April 12, 2022
Maui residents seek legal action over crowded boat harbor they believe is bombarded with tourists
KITV, April 7, 2022
Securing ‘Social License’ Is Essential For Large-Scale Projects In Hawaii
Honolulu Civil Beat, January 2, 2022
Maui residents and Native Hawaiians say they will fight a controversial beach restoration project
Spectrum News, January 3, 2022
County will not appeal injection wells ruling
Decision signals end for decade long lawsuit that went as high as Supreme Court
The Maui News, Nov 20, 2021
Judge denies county’s request to reconsider injection wells decision
Ruling requires county to seek a Clean Water Act permit for wells
The Maui News, October 22, 2021
West Maui group settles with renewable energy company
Agreement includes about $1.3 million for organizations, plans for hiring local
The Maui News, October 21, 2021
West Maui community association secures community benefits from solar project developer
Hawaii Public Radio, October 20, 2021
West Maui Group Secures Agreement with Proposed Solar Project in Kahana
MauiNow.com, October 18, 2021
800-unit housing development in West Maui moves forward
Pulelehua gets approval for site plan, which includes market-rate, affordable units
The Maui News, October 13, 2021
West Maui Preservation Association Is Promoting a Unionized Work Force
Ililani Media, September 3, 2021
Ex Parte Motions Filed with Hawai’i Public Utilities Commission
Ililani Media, August 28, 2021
Public Utilities Commission Must Address Party`s Solicitation of Comment Letters
Ililani Media, August 25, 2021
End the use of injection wells
Ililani Media, July 20, 2021
Maui County Loses Again In Federal Court Over Pollution Discharges
For years, the county has violated the Clean Water Act by discharging treated wastewater into the Pacific Ocean through injection wells at a Lahaina sewer plant.
Honolulu Civil Beat, July 16, 2021
Judge sides with plaintiffs again in West Maui injection wells case
Decision may bring drawn-out case to a close if county does not appeal
The Maui News, July 16, 2021
In Maui sewage case, U.S. Supreme Court sees broad reach of Clean Water Act
Honolulu Star Advertiser/AP, April 26, 2020
Supreme Court decides against county
Ruling: Injection wells fall under Clean Water Act
The Maui News, April 24, 2020
Supreme Court rebuffs Maui County in water pollution case (subscription required)
Honolulu Star Advertiser, April 24, 2020
Supreme Court rejects Trump administration’s view on key aspect of Clean Water Act
Washington Post, April 23, 2020
Supreme Court rejects EPA’s narrow view of Clean Water Act
PBS News Hour, April 23, 2020
Supreme Court Gives Environmentalists Partial Water Law Win
Bloomberg Law, April 23, 2020
Maui County loses Supreme Court case over sewage plant injection wells
Court rules that indirect flows to ocean require Clean Water Act permit
The Maui News, April 23, 2020
Justices unveil new test on Clean Water Act’s scope
E & E News, April 23, 2020
Maui County Spends $ Millions — Lost Water Pollution Fight
Ililani Media, April 23, 2020
US Supreme Court Rules Against Maui In Major Clean Water Case
The decision averted what many environmentalists feared was a gutting of the Clean Water Act.
Honolulu Civil Beat, April 23, 2020
Supreme Court says Clean Water Act applies to some groundwater pollution
CNN, April 23, 2020
Supreme Court sides largely with environmentalists in Maui wastewater case
Hawaii News Now, April 23, 2020
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to limit water pollution law
Reuters, April 23, 2020
Supreme Court hands environmentalists a win in water pollution case
The Hill, April 23, 2020
Supreme Court gives environmentalists narrow win in water pollution case
USA Today, April 23, 2020
Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed clean water ‘loophole’ in major environment case
CNBC, April 23, 2020
Supreme Court rejects EPA’s narrow view of Clean Water Act
Yahoo News, April 23, 2020
Kavanaugh sides with progressives in a Supreme Court environmental case
Quartz, April 23, 2020
Tatofi leads long list of Maui County Na Hoku nominees
Show postponed to Sept. 10; benefits set for late in May
The Maui News, April 21, 2020
ML&P begins repairs to Honokohau Stream ditch system
The Maui News, December 5, 2019
Opponents become backers of West Maui development
Pulelehua plan with bump to 500 affordable units hammered out at meeting
The Maui News, December 5, 2019
Parent helps launch Hawaiian immersion school in Lahaina
Honolulu Star Advertiser, November 17, 2019
Maui case gets day in high court
Supreme Court hears arguments in Lahaina injection wells case
The Maui News, November 7, 2019
Supreme Court seems uncertain about reach of Clean Water Act
The Maui News, November 7, 2019
Supreme Court hears debate in Maui injection well case
Star Advertiser, November 7, 2019
The Trump Administration Tried Out a Weird Metaphor About Spiking the Punch to Limit the Clean Water Act
Vice, November 7, 2019
Supreme Court Justices Conflicted Over Limits on Clean Water Act
Bloomberg Law, November 6, 2019
Supreme Court Searches for Limits on Clean Water Act Program (2)
Bloomberg Law, November 6, 2019
US Supreme Court hears Maui pollution case as Mayor, Council fight continues
Honolulu Civil Beat, November 6, 2019
Supreme Court grapples with how to control water pollution
CNN Politics, November 6, 2019
County of Maui, Hawaii v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund (No. 18-260)
Cornell Law School, November 6, 2019
Maui sewage case makes a supreme court splash
Courthouse News Service, November 6, 2019
‘Whiskey in punch’? Justices probe Clean Water Act’s limits
E&E News, November 6, 2019
Justices wrestle with reach of Clean Water Act
The Hill, November 6, 2019
Supreme Court hears Maui wastewater plant case
KITV Island News – ABC Channel 4, November 6, 2019
Supreme Court leans toward expanding Clean Water Act to protect oceans from wastewater
Los Angeles Times, November 6, 2019
How a Legacy Scalia Clean-Water Ruling Played into Hawaii Case at SCOTUS
Law.com, November 6, 2019
Justices Grappling With Groundwater Liability In Sewage Case
Law360, November 6, 2019
U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments for injection wells case
The Maui News, November 6, 2019
Mayor’s Statement on Lahaina Injection Well US Supreme Court Oral Arguments
Maui Now, November 6, 2019
Supreme Court Weighs Limits on Water Pollution Law
Supreme Court hears arguments in Lahaina injection wells case
The New York Times, November 6, 2019
Supreme Court Justices Searching For A Compromise In Major Environmental Case
NPR – Law, November 6, 2019
U.S. Supreme Court justices seek compromise in Hawaii water pollution case
Reuters, November 6, 2019
County of Maui v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund
Supreme Court of the United States – Oral Argument Audio, November 6, 2019
Justices Appear to Seek Middle Ground in Clean Water Act Case
The Wall Street Journal – subscription to WSJ required, November 6, 2019
Argument preview: Justices to consider reach of Clean Water Act’s permitting requirement
County of Maui, Hawaii v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund – SCOTUSblog Coverage with Date Cronology of Proceedings and Orders
SCOTUSblog, October 30, 2019
Lawsuit filed over Lahaina injection wells case before Supreme Court
The Maui News, October 30, 2019
Maui’s Water Fight Has Become A Major Power Struggle
Honolulu Civil Beat, October 24, 2019
Council to consider hiring special counsel over charter debate
The Maui News, October 17, 2019
Maui County Could Be Headed To Supreme Court In Water Case Despite Council Settlement Vote
Hawai’i Public Radio, October 9, 2019
Lawyers disagree over authority in injection well case
Debate has arisen over who can make ultimate decision over lawsuit
The Maui News, September 28, 2019
Editorial: Accept settlement to save Maui reefs
Honolulu Star Advertiser, Sept. 27, 2019
Possible appeal to U.S. Supreme Court for Maui injection well case in murky waters
Honolulu Star Advertiser, September 26, 2019
Maui Council Settles Lawsuit Over Clean Water Act
Civil Beat, September 23, 2019
Maui County Council votes 5-4 to settle wastewater litigation
Honolulu Star Advertiser, September 21, 2019
Council votes to settle the injection wells case
Mayor says he will review his options
The Maui News, September 21, 2019
More testimony expected on Maui appeal to Supreme Court
Honolulu Star Advertiser, September 16, 2019
Council Committee Votes to Settle Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility Lawsuit
MauiTime, September 11, 2019
Two Sides Still At Odds Over Maui Water Case Bound For Supreme Court
Hawai’i Public Radio, September 4, 2019
Maui is urged to withdraw its high-court wastewater appeal
Star Advertiser, September 4, 2019
Councilors hear injection well testimony into the night
Committee unable to get to decision-making
The Maui News, September 4, 2019
County of Maui V. Hawaii Wildlife Fund: The lawsuit against Maui County being watched around the country
MauiTime, August 30, 2019
Mayor proposes revised settlement in wastewater case
Plaintiffs’ attorney skeptical over move by administration
The Maui News, August 30, 2019
Maui County Running Out Of Time To Settle Clean Water Act Case
Next week the council will weigh whether it should stop a legal appeal from reaching the U.S. Supreme Court.
Honolulu Civil Beat , August 30, 2019
Groups petition county to withdraw injection well case from Supreme Court
Committee set to consider resolution to settle the case
The Maui News, August 29, 2019
Maui Is Taking This Clean Water Legal Fight All The Way — Some Say Too Far
The Maui wastewater case has far-reaching ramifications for the nation’s rivers, lakes and oceans. And it’s headed to a conservative Supreme Court.
Honolulu Civil Beat , August 6, 2019
Protect Lahaina’s Coast: Tell Maui County to Stop Pumping Treated Sewage Into the Pacific
The Inertia, July 9, 2019
West Maui offshore mooring permits are deferred
BLNR asks for public engagement; decision affects five businesses
The Maui News, July 6, 2019
Settlement Reached to Restore Beach Access at Honokōwai
MauiNow.com, June 27, 2019
Shoreline access settlement reached with Napili condos, Na Papa’i Wawae ‘Ula’ula
Maui News, June 27, 2019
Column: Maui should stop its legal challenge against Clean Water Act
Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 30, 2019
Injection well case settlement deferred after council panel deadlocks on vote
Members split over whether to settle before case reaches US Supreme Court
The Maui News, May 24, 2019
Napili Point II condo reaches settlement on shoreline access
Trail to bay to be restored with no restrictions on hours of use
The Maui News, May 7, 2019
Complaint says stream water being wasted
Groups allege firms failing to maintain their infrastructure at Honokohau Stream
The Maui News, May 6, 2019
High Court Could Alter Point-Source Discharge Definition in Taking Clean-Water Case
Engineering News-Record, February 23, 2019
Maui Wastewater Lawsuit Headed to Supreme Court
Hawaii Public Radio, February 21, 2019
US Supreme Court to hear injection well ruling appeal
Maui County’s battle with the Clean Water Act and subsequent appeals has dragged on for nearly a decade
The Maui News, February 20, 2019
Managed retreat, other strategies weighed to address sea-level rise
Workshop in Lahaina focuses on solutions
The Maui News, December 8, 2018
Judge: Hololani shoreline work needs assessment
Cardoza also rules against some of plaintiffs’ counts
The Maui News, December 4, 2018
West Maui symposium on managed retreat
Groups working to sustain shoreline
The Maui News, November 18, 2018
West Maui Beach Access Group Sues Condo Over Shoreline Construction
MauiNow.com, July 27, 2018
Shoreline protection groups sue to stop Maui condo association
Honolulu Star Advertiser, July 25, 2018
Hololani resort’s latest effort to halt erosion of beach faces lawsuit
Plaintiffs: Driving in sheet piles needs greater review
The Maui News, July 24, 2018
Kahana shoreline hardening project runs into opposition
As ocean nibbles away at the beach, debate rages over what to do about it
The Maui News, April 15, 2018
Federal Appeals Court Reaffirms Maui Clean Water Act Decision
MauiNow.com, April 2, 2018
9th Circuit rejects county’s request to reconsider ruling
Action reaffirms earlier finding of violations to the Clean Water Act
The Maui News, March 31, 2018
Protect reefs from sewage discharges
Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Editorial, February 8, 2018
Maui County violating Clean Water Act, appellate court decides
Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 5, 2018
County Loses Injection Wells Appeal
Options pondered after 9th Circuit ruling over treated sewer water disposal in Lahaina
The Maui News, February 2, 2018
Appeals Court Rules on Case Involving Lahaina Injection Wells
MauiNow.com, February 1, 2018
Three Lawsuits Filed on Maui Over Shoreline Access
MauiNow.com, January 21, 2018
Beach User Hui Sues DLNR over Kā’anapali Tour Boat Operators
MauiNow.com, November 27, 2017
Lawsuit calls for study of tour boat operations off Kaanapali
Groups seeking an injunction to halt activities until the impact is assessed
The Maui News, November 23, 2017
Locations sought for wastewater storage tank
County meets strong resistance to plan for Kaanapali site
The Maui News, September 27, 2016
West Maui wastewater settlement reached
County faces $2.6M penalty if it loses injection well appeal
The Maui News, September 25, 2015
Settlement Reached Lawsuit over Maui Clean Water Act Violations
MauiNow.com, September 24, 2015
Council approves increase of legal budget in defense of ‘illegal’ wells
Members also approve option to settle the case
The Maui News, July 8, 2015
Maui County cited again for misuse of injection well
Honolulu Star Advertiser, January 28, 2015
Judge finds Maui County breaking law with Lahaina wastewater
Hawaii News Now, January 27, 2015
Injection wells ruling opens county up to civil penalties
The Maui News, January 27, 2015
Federal Court Again Finds Maui County Violating Clean Water Act
MauiNow.com, January 27, 2015
Judge: Maui illegally discharged sewage
Hawaii News Now, January 26, 2015
Groups urge Hawaii Gov. David Ige to withdraw Ching nomination to DLNR
Pacific Business News, January 26, 2015
Maui wells violate federal law, court rules
Honolulu Star Advertiser, June 3, 2014
Court says injection wells in West Maui are illegal
The Maui News, June 3, 2014
Federal Court Rules County Of Maui Violating Clean Water Act At Lahaina Wastewater Facility
Maui Time, June 2, 2014
Maui County faces fines for dumping wastewater, damaging coral reef
Hawaii News Now, June 2, 2014
Federal Ruling: Maui County Is Violating Clean Water Act
Maui Now, June 2, 2014
Ocean Pollution Traced to County
Honolulu Star Advertiser, August 11, 2013
A New University of Hawaii Report Says Treated Sewage Injected Into Ground At Lahaina Wastewater Facility Is Making Its Way To Kahekili Beach
Maui Time, August 8, 2013
Suing to Stop Illegal Sewage Discharges in Maui
Earthjustice, July 23, 2013
Study Links Injection Wells, Nearshore Flows
The Maui News, July 25, 2013
Judge: Sewage lawsuit against County of Maui may proceed
Lahaina News, August 16, 2012
Community groups sue county over sewage discharges
Lahaina News, May 3, 2012
Maui County Sued to Stop Sewage Discharges to Popular Beach
Environmental News Service, April 23, 2012
Sewage Plant Accused of Seepage Near Maui Beach
CNS Environmental Law Review, April 20, 2012
Community Groups Sue Maui County to Stop Illegal Sewage Discharges
ENews Park Forest, April 17, 2012
Quit issuing wastewater, lawsuit tells Maui County
Honolulu Star Advertiser, April 17, 2012
Environmental groups sue over Lahaina treatment plant
Honolulu Star Advertiser, April 16, 2012
Federal Suit Filed Against Maui for Lahaina Discharge
Maui Now, April 16, 2012
Groups To Sue County for Violating Clean Water Act
Lahaina News, 21 July 2011
Injection well lawsuit in the works (Internal post)
Four groups say county acting in violation of Clean Water Act
The Maui News, June 30, 2011
Honua Kai dedicates new five-acre park
Lahaina News, February 11, 2010
ML&P aims to turn over beach areas (Internal post)
The Maui News, November 13, 2009
Part of Kaanapali resort opens (Internal post)
The Maui News, February 6, 2009
Restrictive behavior (Internal post)
Maui Time, January 22, 2009
Community plans must be respected (Internal post)
The Maui News, Letter to the Editor, September 2, 2008
Honokowai Land Swap Project Approved (Internal post)
The Maui News, August 23, 2008
Ban on plastic bags passes County Council first reading (Internal post)
The Maui News, August 9, 2008
Honokowai Channel: Bacteria and E Coli found in water in Maui
Maui Time, November 15, 2007
Restrictions on testimony not allowed (Internal post)
The Maui News, July 11, 2007
Coconut Wireless: This Week in Review
Maui Time, June 28, 2007
Moratorium Time?
Maui Time, June 22, 2006
Condo hotel project OK’d (Internal post)
The Maui News, February 25, 2005
Intrawest and North Beach Development projects (Internal post)
WMPA Letter To Mahana Owners, February 11, 2005
Kaanapali Ocean Villas time share deferred for more talks (Internal post)
The Maui News, August 25, 2004
Association Challenging North Beach Resort Project (Internal post)
Lahaina News, August 18th, 2004