On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the state Senate voted again on SB1, the bill legalizing same-sex marriage. The vote was 19-4 with two excused, which came as no surprise given that Senate Judiciary Chairman Clayton Hee had predicted an easy passage the week before. On the morning of Nov. 13, Governor Neil Abercrombie–who had called the Legislature into Special Session to deal with this … [Read more...] about State of Hawaii Finally Legalizes Same Sex Marriage
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Makawao History Project Coming Soon
Makawao is a charming little town with storefronts that look like they were built for an old-time Western. The Upcountry Maui village is a Paniolo town–a former and current home to the cowboy lifestyle. For tourists, it’s an off-the-beaten-path destination en route to Haleakala. For many locals, it’s just home–a place to run into friends while having coffee after dropping your … [Read more...] about Makawao History Project Coming Soon
Scary House Testimony On Hawaii Same Sex Marriage Bill and Not So Scary Lahaina Halloween Arrest Figures While Maui County Council Votes To Demolish The Old Montana House
THE HORROR I don’t know about you, but I’ve been hiding under my desk since Halloween night. Usually, the evening passes uneventfully for me each year, with minimal frights and few true scares. But this year was different. That’s what I get for monitoring the state House of Representatives Special Session hearing on SB1, the bill that would finally legalize same-sex marriage … [Read more...] about Scary House Testimony On Hawaii Same Sex Marriage Bill and Not So Scary Lahaina Halloween Arrest Figures While Maui County Council Votes To Demolish The Old Montana House
Menehune Basketball Tryouts Running Through This Week
Any island youths in grades 6-8 who’d like to play Menehune Basketball had better jump to it this week. The County of Maui is holding tryouts through Friday, Nov. 8. “Players must try out for either the district that he/she resides in or the district in which his/her school is located,” states an Oct. 28 county press release. Here are the details on tryout times and … [Read more...] about Menehune Basketball Tryouts Running Through This Week
Eric Gilliom Band With Vince Esquire and Quantic and Xavier Rudd and Haiku Hillbillys
THURSDAY, OCT. 31 DIAMOND’S HALLOWEEN BASH – This Thursday you can shine bright during the darkest night at Diamond’s Ice Bar & Grill. Dress to impress because the top two costumes on Halloween night will win cash. Drink specials include $6 Green Demons. If you're afraid of the dark, don't fret because there will be free glow sticks for everyone! No cover. 9pm. Diamonds Bar and … [Read more...] about Eric Gilliom Band With Vince Esquire and Quantic and Xavier Rudd and Haiku Hillbillys