[Note: For the latest on COVID-19, visit the links listed at the bottom of this story.] Local concerns over COVID-19 (also known as coronavirus) increased last week when it was determined that the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship, which had been quarantined off the shore of San Francisco due to detection of the virus, docked in Maui, with passengers disembarking to tour the … [Read more...] about Updates and Advice Regarding COVID-19, Also Known as Coronavirus
Unearthing Baldwin Home Museum Kitchen
Lahaina Restoration Foundation is launching a Baldwin Home Cook House Archeological “Dig” that is slated to begin mid-March at its landmark location in the heart of the historic district in downtown Lahaina on Front Street. Built in 1834 of coral, sand, and lava rock with timber frames, the Baldwin Home Museum then served as the residence of Reverend Dwight Baldwin, a … [Read more...] about Unearthing Baldwin Home Museum Kitchen
VR Illuminates Effects of Climate Crisis
A new virtual reality experience offered by Pacific Whale Foundation provides an up-close look at how climate change is affecting our oceans. In the Stanford University film The Crystal Reef – a virtual reality experience illustrating the impact of carbon emissions on marine life – a narrator asks, “what if you had a crystal ball, and that crystal ball showed you exactly what … [Read more...] about VR Illuminates Effects of Climate Crisis
UH Maui College Restaurant Ranked No. 1 in the State
Leis Family Class Act Restaurant at the University of Hawai'i Maui College was rated the No.1 dining establishment in the state, according to online restaurant reservation app OpenTable. In 2006, the UH Board of Regents voted to accept UH Maui College’s largest gift ever – $1 million from Dorvin and Betty Leis to advance sustainability initiatives at the campus – and approved … [Read more...] about UH Maui College Restaurant Ranked No. 1 in the State
Maui County Prepares for Impacts from Coronavirus
The County of Maui is monitoring and preparing for potential impacts from coronavirus, renamed COVID-19, and encourages residents to remain calm and do their part to prevent the spread of illness. “As the threat of the coronavirus continues to affect our nation and state, I want to assure our residents and visitors that we are doing everything we can to protect our … [Read more...] about Maui County Prepares for Impacts from Coronavirus