Hawaii, and Maui, is in a bubble. Enclosed by the Pacific and with our own unique culture and heritage, we are literally and figuratively removed from much of what happens on the mainland. Though residents are quite aware of island politics, national politics seems far away and foreign. It’s tempting to think that the miles of land and ocean that separate us from the White … [Read more...] about Use Your Voice! How Hawaii will survive life in Trumpland
Polly Angelakis
Hawaii Girls Court visits Haleakala National Park
Hawaii Girls Court participants and staff recently spent three days and two nights in Haleakala National Park as part of an immersion program for underserved and at risk youth. Eight participants and four staff members spent June 18-22 at the park's Summit and Kipahulu Districts during what was described as a transformational experience. Girls Court, established in 2004 by … [Read more...] about Hawaii Girls Court visits Haleakala National Park
Haleakala National Park entrance fees go up starting June 1
Take note, those of you who enjoy visiting Haleakala National Park: entrance fees will go up slightly, starting next month. "Beginning on June 1, 2016, Haleakala National Park daily entrance fees will be raised to meet national standards for parks with similar visitor amenities," said Polly Angelakis, the park's Chief of Interpretation & Education, in a May 16 news … [Read more...] about Haleakala National Park entrance fees go up starting June 1