When I step foot in the “Nā Akua Ākea, the Vast and Numerous Deities” exhibit at Hale Hōʻikeʻike, a powerful rush of mana both ancient and modern envelops me. The 11 kiʻi look back at me while I stare in awe of these beautiful pieces of craftsmanship. This is the climactic point of a year’s work with a cohort of Maui haumana (students) that took an immersive study into the … [Read more...] about Weaving Past, Present, and Future: How the Na Akua Akea exhibit celebrates and inspires a lahui
History
‘Cravalho Was Sending Cops Around!’ – Newly released FBI files shed light on how Maui Mayor Elmer Cravalho wielded power against the press
New documents obtained from the National Archives shed new light on former Maui Mayor Elmer Cravalho – and his high-handed use of power when challenged by the media. The documents, 78 pages of files from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, were finally released by the National Archives in late October, more than two years after I first requested them through the Freedom of … [Read more...] about ‘Cravalho Was Sending Cops Around!’ – Newly released FBI files shed light on how Maui Mayor Elmer Cravalho wielded power against the press
Road to Pearl Harbor exhibit opens at Story of Hawai‘i Museum
A new World War II exhibit marking the 77th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and America's entry into the war opened Nov. 1 at the Story of Hawai‘i Museum in Lahaina. “The Road to Pearl Harbor” is an interactive exhibit presented in a “fresh and timely” manner using vintage maps, prints, artifacts, military documents that show events leading to the war, battle … [Read more...] about Road to Pearl Harbor exhibit opens at Story of Hawai‘i Museum
Recognize Filipino-American History Month by supporting Sheraton Maui workers on strike
October is Filipino-American History Month, and that means more than just competing in the annual balut eating contest. On Oct. 1, Mayor Arakawa, the County of Maui, and the Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce kicked off the month by raising the Filipino flag at the county building. Several restaurants provided food for the public in attendance, which was just a preview of the … [Read more...] about Recognize Filipino-American History Month by supporting Sheraton Maui workers on strike
Drew Toonz: Emo Cat sips on sarcopha-juice
Illustration by Andrew Miller … [Read more...] about Drew Toonz: Emo Cat sips on sarcopha-juice