Karla Gottschalk is an Ocean View Republican on the Big Island who's running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democrat Brian Schatz. Gottshchalk didn't care for MauiTime's questionnaire ("I believe a full exposure of my character is much easier if you consult my resume on LinkedIn as these questions do not speak to my qualifications but "knee jerk" emotional issues," … [Read more...] about Know your Maui County 2016 Election candidate: Karla Gottschalk
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Maui Pacific Solar installs second-highest PV panels in world atop Mauna Kea
Controversy aside, the Gemini Observatory atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island can now boast as having the second-highest solar panels in the world. The panels, installed by Maui Pacific Solar, will be capable of providing about 10 percent of the power at the Gemini Observatory. The installation of the panels on the telescope's roof was completed earlier this month. Maui Pacific … [Read more...] about Maui Pacific Solar installs second-highest PV panels in world atop Mauna Kea
Hawaii emergency management agencies fighting new bill to allow media into disaster zones
Hat tip to former MauiTime contributor/current Big Island Press Club VP Denise Laitinen for tipping us off to Senate Bill 533. The bill, which is currently in the hands of the Senate Judiciary and Labor Committee, seeks to provide "duly authorized" members of the media access to areas closed by emergency personnel during disasters. It's under heavy assault from law enforcement … [Read more...] about Hawaii emergency management agencies fighting new bill to allow media into disaster zones
Grammy Winner John Keawe Playing Hula Grill in Kaanapali
Born in Hawi on the Big Island, John Keawe says music has been a part of his life from the very beginning. Given the 11 or so albums he's produced and all the awards he's won through the years (including a Grammy and multiple Na Hoku Hano Hanos), this isn't surprising. "After a four year tour in the Navy, John returned to his home and was drawn to the sound of Hawaiian … [Read more...] about Grammy Winner John Keawe Playing Hula Grill in Kaanapali
Hawaii Officials Assessing Hurricane Iselle Damage
For residents either still taking refuge from now-Tropical Storm Iselle or waiting for it to hit, Governor Neil Abercrombie's repeated use of the cliche "keep calm and carry on" during a press conference earlier today was the best indicator that the storm wasn't nearly as destructive as residents had feared. At current time, Abercrombie said, there have been no "major injury" … [Read more...] about Hawaii Officials Assessing Hurricane Iselle Damage