Dirt Biking Controversy on Maui

Hawaii Public Radio | By Eileen Chao

Published May 23, 2014 at 10:16 AM HST

Outdoor sports are of course popular around the state. But one activity is sparking increasing controversy on the island of Maui. Eileen Chao of the Maui News has more on that story.

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