The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published a press release after an interim evaluation of the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility and assures everyone that there is no poop in our waters. Well, at least none that’s their fault. The level of harmful bacteria is “low or non-existent, and well within the range considered safe for swimming,” according to the EPA. … [Read more...] about EPA Says Lahaina Wastewater Facility Is Clean
Keep The Hawaiian Islands Beautiful Celebrates National Planting Day
On Nov. 2, Keep the Hawaiian Islands Beautiful (KHIB) held a planting project in celebration of Arbor Day at Ka’a Point in Kanaha. After the tsunami that hit Maui from the Japan earthquake back in 2011, Ka’a point sustained some damage and debris was washed up into the area. Mike Perry, a long-time volunteer and Kanaha champion, removed the debris in hopes of restoring the site … [Read more...] about Keep The Hawaiian Islands Beautiful Celebrates National Planting Day
Students Win Maui Mall Family Sundays
Earlier this year, the Maui Mall established “Family Sundays” to celebrate the joy of learning and encourage students to succeed in school. Each month since April, a few exemplary students of Maui County who were nominated by their teachers were recognized on stage for their achievements and entered into a drawing for an iPad or iPod. At the event’s finale on Jan. 6, 2013, all … [Read more...] about Students Win Maui Mall Family Sundays
Maui Students Win iPad, iPod @MauiMall Family Sundays
Earlier this year, the Maui Mall established "Family Sundays" to celebrate the joy of learning and encourage students to succeed in school. Each month since April, a few exemplary students of Maui County who were nominated by their teachers were recognized on stage for their achievements and entered into a drawing for an iPad or iPod. At the event's finale on Jan. 6, 2013, all … [Read more...] about Maui Students Win iPad, iPod @MauiMall Family Sundays
Maui Prison Guard Accused Of Using Inmates For Private Landscaping Company
Maui Community Correctional Center sent inmates to do landscaping work for a prison guard’s private company, a new whistleblower retaliation complaint filed by former MCCC Correctional Officer Hendricks Haapu alleges. A 20-year vet of the prison, Haapu also alleges that he was “overworked, reassigned and verbally and physically harassed” when he complained about the labor to … [Read more...] about Maui Prison Guard Accused Of Using Inmates For Private Landscaping Company