When I first heard about the plans for a Nov. 2 picketing protest at Pa‘ia Inn, I was told the issue was a “huge deal” for Pa‘ia residents. “It’s about how [Michael Baskin, the owner of Pa‘ia Inn] is still running Pa‘ia Inn ILLEGALLY, and keeps harassing the Aarona ohana who is one of the last Hawaiians to own beachfront property, behind [Flatbread Pizza],” the call to action … [Read more...] about Protests at Pa‘ia Inn, owner claims activists spread misinformation
Francine Aarona
Community Flunks TEACH: North Shore residents speak out against plans for Old Maui High
How to put this nicely? TEACH executives Mark Chasan and Jason Hobson had their asses handed to them by an angry, raucous crowd at the Paia Community Center Monday night ,who told them to take their idea to turn the 23.5 acre Old Maui High School campus into a for-profit “regenerative” Eden and go back to the mainland. “I can drive you to the airport; I have a big truck,” … [Read more...] about Community Flunks TEACH: North Shore residents speak out against plans for Old Maui High