Not sure if you’ve noticed, but there are a lot of scared kids in this country right now. They’re scared of gun violence, and they have every right to be. They’re even scared here on Maui. And like many students around the nation, a small group of Maui high school students have gotten organized and are taking action. On the same day that video of the “Empty Shoes … [Read more...] about How Maui students are trying to get officials to take gun violence seriously
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Umi Sushi in Wailuku turns sushi on its head
Some places you go are just an instant fit. I think everyone has that feeling when they visit Umi Sushi. It’s one of Wailuku’s newest sushi hot spots. Owner/chef Jayse Sato says his journey to opening this spot wasn't the usual trajectory. “We opened March 1st,” says Sato. “We are open from Wednesdays through Saturdays and we also do BYOB here. It's been good. It's been … [Read more...] about Umi Sushi in Wailuku turns sushi on its head
Finalists announced in Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s Congressional Art Competition
A gallery of the finalists’ artwork in the Kaha Ki`i Second Congressional District Art Competition is now on display in the halls of the Hawaii State Capitol. Each spring, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard sponsors the contest to recognize and encourage creativity across Hawaii as part of a nationwide high school art competition with other Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Last … [Read more...] about Finalists announced in Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s Congressional Art Competition
Missing dentures, paint overspray and weed whackers: 2016 in paid Maui claims against State of Hawaii
Hell of a year we've had, don't you think? Death, destruction, hopeless–and that's just the latest Star Wars film! For a miserable year like this, there can be no greater tribute than a look at all the claims the State of Hawaii paid out to Maui residents during the 2016 fiscal year (under $10,000, of course). Everything that's below comes from this report–State of Hawaii … [Read more...] about Missing dentures, paint overspray and weed whackers: 2016 in paid Maui claims against State of Hawaii
Know Your 2016 Maui County Election Candidate: Gil Keith-Agaran
Though state Senator Gil Keith-Agaran, D–Kahului, Waihee and Wailuku, is running for reelection this year, he has no challengers. Still, he'll be on the ballot and we wanted to know his thoughts on some of what we think are the biggest state issues of the year. And he obliged. In fact, pay close attention to his answer on the question involving police misconduct (Keith-Agaran … [Read more...] about Know Your 2016 Maui County Election Candidate: Gil Keith-Agaran