Spring is a time of flowering, renewal, hope, and great promise, as the longer, warmer days arise out of the dark and cold of winter. Since 1970, Earth Day has taken this time to pause to rally for the environment, to love and honor our planet, and to imagine what it may take to reverse the degradation wrought upon our once-pristine ecosystems. When Wisconsin Senator Gaylord … [Read more...] about The Green Issue 2019: Leaders share their messages to Mother Earth
Pacific BioDiesel
New reef-safe sunscreen from Maui
The Valley Isle now has a second option for reef safe sunscreen manufactured by local companies. Pacific Biodiesel's skincare line, Kuleana, released a natural sunscreen to its product line this month, joining Jenna Davis' Raw Love Sunscreen as a Maui-based, reef-safe, cruelty-free, made-in-the-USA product. Kuleana Sunscreen is made from plant-based oils, minerals, and other … [Read more...] about New reef-safe sunscreen from Maui
Read Senator Gil Keith-Agaran’s 2017 UH Maui College Commencement Address
University of Hawaii Maui College officials awarded 780 Certificates, Associate degrees, Bachelor's degrees, Master's degrees and Doctorate degrees during the college's May 11 commencement ceremony. State Senator Gil Keith-Agaran, D–Wailuku, Waihe`e, Kahului, delivered the commencement address. Curious as to what Keith-Agaran said, I requested a copy of his speech from the … [Read more...] about Read Senator Gil Keith-Agaran’s 2017 UH Maui College Commencement Address
MauiTime 2016 Year In Review
Even without the election of Republican Donald Trump to be President of the United States, this was a monstrous year. We’ve had to deal with job losses, outrageous giveaways to big business and just a general slide away from democratic protections and open government assurances. We like to think of Hawaii (and Maui especially) as existing outside the world’s troubles, but it’s … [Read more...] about MauiTime 2016 Year In Review
UPDATED: Trump Wins, America Loses: How the 2016 Election looks from Maui
Though more people ended up voting for Democrat Hillary Clinton, it is Republican Donald Trump who will be the next President of the United States. For those of us who believe in civil rights, the dangers of climate change and simple human decency, the night of Nov. 8 was one of the toughest of our lives. According to numbers compiled by The New York Times, Trump’s victory … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Trump Wins, America Loses: How the 2016 Election looks from Maui