The Maui Humane Society (MHS) will be opening their shelter in the safest possible manner to welcome the public back in a limited capacity, by appointment only. The shelter has been closed to the public for ten weeks with staff working in teams on two-week rotations to ensure health and safely. The shelter remains closed for general animal viewing and the public are … [Read more...] about Maui Humane Society – Virtual Services by Appointment
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Op Ed: Keani Rawlins-Fernandez, Advanced Grants Benefit Maui County Community
Community-based organizations fill essential gaps in services to our residents and deliver millions of dollars worth of assistance to our County. After the global pandemic arrived at our shores, our partnership with these organizations became more vital, as the County alone could not keep up with the surge in immediate and critical community demands. Local businesses, farmers, … [Read more...] about Op Ed: Keani Rawlins-Fernandez, Advanced Grants Benefit Maui County Community
Parenting in the Time of COVID: How the pandemic presents challenges and opportunities for Maui’s mothers
At some point today my bedroom, which now functions as an office, school, and meeting room, will be turned into a wild playground. While trying to write these words, my three school-aged children will pile in out of routine boredom, looking for something to do after making their daily rounds through the house. When this ruckus happens, as is inevitable after weeks stuck at … [Read more...] about Parenting in the Time of COVID: How the pandemic presents challenges and opportunities for Maui’s mothers
Buy Local! A Sustainable Guide on How to Buy Direct from Maui Farmers and Makers
It's been a rough few weeks cooped up at home, trying to take all the precautions to be safe when you go outside for essentials. One of the things that made me really happy recently was getting a farm box and eating fresh greens everyday. Suddenly time to wash and prepare veggies and fruit is more meditative rather than rushed. The joy of tasting every morsel of Maui grown … [Read more...] about Buy Local! A Sustainable Guide on How to Buy Direct from Maui Farmers and Makers
Growing Hope: During a pandemic, gardening takes on new meaning
There are many names for the uncertain time we’re living in, but after some contemplation Kevin Watkins II settles on “The Great Pause.” Itʻs not as grim as “the COVID-19 crisis,” “a global recession,” or a “public health emergency,” all of which could also be used to describe the present moment, depending on who you’re talking to. “The Great Pause” is a more optimistic … [Read more...] about Growing Hope: During a pandemic, gardening takes on new meaning