Trigger warning: sexual assault. A controversial DIY rape-kit is rapidly raising concerns across the country. The Brooklyn-based startup, “Me Too Kit,” designed a way for sexual assault victims to be able to “collect evidence in a setting and at the timing of their choice.” According to Marie Solis of Vice News, the kit includes “swabs, a container for a saliva sample, and … [Read more...] about Hawai‘i Attorney General Warns Against ‘Me Too Kit’
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Maui Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at The Fairmont Kea Lani Resort
There’s a Maui Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at The Fairmont Kea Lani Resort on Tuesday, August 6th. Sponsored by HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union, attendees can get to know the Maui Chamber’s Board of Directors, attend a panel, and listen to a speech by Mayor Victorino. He’ll be talking about the local economy, living wages versus minimum wages, and more. Open to the public. … [Read more...] about Maui Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at The Fairmont Kea Lani Resort
Bad Manners: Mahi Pono’s rudeness toward the Maui Board of Water Supply may have consequences
“Maui is losing its aloha,” a friend lamented recently as we discussed the news of the week. During a County Council Affordable Housing Committee meeting, a shouting match between attendees grew so heated that security was summoned and Council Chambers were cleared. Maui’s social media pages are filled with belligerent commands to anyone posting complaints about island … [Read more...] about Bad Manners: Mahi Pono’s rudeness toward the Maui Board of Water Supply may have consequences
The Uncertain Future of Internet Access in Hawai‘i at Akaku Community Media
The ‘Uncertain Future of Internet Access in Hawai’i’ talk will be at Akaku Community Media on Thursday, June 13th. In order for Maui to keep up with the internet speeds available on the Mainland, Hawai‘i needs to up its game. If this doesn’t happen, will Hawai‘i's businesses still be able to compete in the global economy? Listen to an informative talk, ask questions, and see … [Read more...] about The Uncertain Future of Internet Access in Hawai‘i at Akaku Community Media
Nixon Resigns: The sudden departure of Mahi Pono’s ag chief is the latest bad news for the company
[Editor's note: This story was updated on May 22.] [In November 2018, MauiTime first broke the story of the $267-million sale of 56,000 acres of Alexander & Baldwin sugarcane land and watershed to Mahi Pono, a joint venture between California-based Pomona Farming and a Canadian pension fund. Our Changing Maui: Mahi Pono series examines all facets of the sale and the chages … [Read more...] about Nixon Resigns: The sudden departure of Mahi Pono’s ag chief is the latest bad news for the company