There are some noticeable changes that one Waikiki hotelier has noticed, and aside from a few cancellations early on, these are not directly due to the fire.
Having a resident as a code enforcement officer risks conflict, Alna First Selectman Ed Pentaleri said. The statement Sept. 27 was in response to Third Selectman Coreysha Stone’s asking if two possible candidates, both residents, would be considered.
The statewide economic impact of wildfires on Hawaii island and Maui where the destruction in Lahaina has become the nation’s deadliest single wildfire in recent history is likely to hit at least $8 billion to $10 billion in the Hawaiian Islands.
Alna property owners were in for a tax rate hike, but First Selectman Ed Pentaleri said in a phone interview Friday afternoon, July 21, the tax bills sent out this week showed a higher rate than the board agreed on. July 13, the board approved.