Judge Jeffrey Crabtree of the Hawaiʻi Environmental Court will be hearing closing arguments in the Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi’s case against the Board of Land and Natural Resources. The Sierra Club sued the Board of Land and Natural Resources for authorizing an increase in the amount of water taken out of the East Maui watershed. The Board of Land and Natural Resources has … [Read more...] about Environmental Court to Hear Closing Arguments in East Maui Water Rights Case
Central Maui
Farm Plan or Lobbying Tool? A Mahi Pono “Farm Plan Narrative” outlines planting scenarios – with and without water. Is it accurate?
[In November 2018, MauiTime broke the story of the $262-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 changes it will bring to Maui. It is part of Changing Maui, a … [Read more...] about Farm Plan or Lobbying Tool? A Mahi Pono “Farm Plan Narrative” outlines planting scenarios – with and without water. Is it accurate?
Malamalama Maui Project at Akaku Community Media
Join Malamalama Maui Project at Akaku Community Media on Thursday, November 1st. Lehua Simon, a local Maui resident and creative artist, will tell the story of the Mālamalama Maui project, a two-year initiative to illuminate agricultural solutions following the close of Maui’s sugar factory. The talk will discuss questions such as, "How will we rejuvenate and repurpose the … [Read more...] about Malamalama Maui Project at Akaku Community Media
The Early Mapping of Na Wai Eha Presentation at Hale Ho`ike`ike
Check out the Early Mapping of Na Wai ‘Eha presentation at Hale Ho`ike`ike this Thursday, Mar. 2. This talk story session will be led by Hokuao Pellegrino and will discuss the ancient Hawaiian waterways of Central Maui. Na Wai ‘Eha, the “Four Great Waters,” are natural water streams that have been purposely diverted for more than a century to irrigate sugar plantation lands. $5 … [Read more...] about The Early Mapping of Na Wai Eha Presentation at Hale Ho`ike`ike
Maui Humane Society’s Fur Ball at King Kamehameha Golf Club
Maui Humane Society’s Annual Fur Ball will take place at the Kamehameha Golf Club on Saturday, Sept. 24. This year’s theme is "Paws Vegas," so be sure to dress for Sin City when you help support the Maui Humane Society. The night will feature a prime rib dinner buffet (with vegetarian options), a no-host bar, dancing, casino, silent auction and alive auction. Individual tickets … [Read more...] about Maui Humane Society’s Fur Ball at King Kamehameha Golf Club