Well, another year’s in the books. On the whole, 2015 wasn’t any more disastrous or violent than any other recent year, I suppose (we did get a new Star Wars film out of it), though at times it certainly seemed otherwise. Murder rates have risen in many large American cities, and a series of horrific mass shootings put everyone on edge. The great movie actors Maureen O’Hara, … [Read more...] about 2015 MauiTime Year In Review
Brian Murphy
Cannabis co-op owner Brian Murphy freed from prison
After five months in prison, Patients Without Time cannabis co-op founder Brian Murphy has been freed, according to Wailuku attorney Chris Dunn. According to Dunn, Judge Joseph Cardoza released Murphy on Thursday, May 7 in response to Dunn's second motion to modify the terms and conditions of Murphy's probation. Cardoza also suspended the remaining seven or so months of … [Read more...] about Cannabis co-op owner Brian Murphy freed from prison
As cannabis co-op owner Brian Murphy languishes in prison, the Hawaii Legislature may finally legalize medical marijuana dispensaries
The modern American drug war is now deep into its 43rd year. Every year, the federal government spends between $20 billion and $25 billion on measures designed to combat the sale of illegal drugs like cocaine, heroin and marijuana. The results of these expenditures are a monument to failure: despite the fact that one in five inmates in state prison, and one out of every two … [Read more...] about As cannabis co-op owner Brian Murphy languishes in prison, the Hawaii Legislature may finally legalize medical marijuana dispensaries
Grow Some Good Raises $37,000 for Maui Schools
Maui's Grow Some Good community program raised $37,000 for Maui's farmers, chefs, teachers, scientists and entrepreneurs. The non-profit organization hosted its second annual Taste of School Gardens event on Mar. 8 at Hotel Wailea's Sunset Lawn. Several local chefs and more than 350 school garden supporters came together for the "good things growing" event, which benefited … [Read more...] about Grow Some Good Raises $37,000 for Maui Schools