[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 it will bring to Maui. It is part of Changing Maui, … [Read more...] about ‘It’s Hawai‘i, Jake’: In the State Legislature, water legislation grows murkier
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State Democratic Party Opposes ‘Corporate Water Theft’ Bill
[This story has been updated since its first posting. See the updated version by clicking here.] The increasingly unpopular HB1326 – the so-called “Corporate Water Theft” bill, currently languishing in the Senate – took another hit over the weekend. In a letter to legislators, the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i has officially declared its opposition to the proposed bill, which … [Read more...] about State Democratic Party Opposes ‘Corporate Water Theft’ Bill
‘I’m Still Tiare’: Tiare Lawrence plans to keep fighting for her community – only now she’ll do so as Mahi Pono’s new Community Relations Director
Tiare Lawrence strolled into MauiTime’s offices last Friday precisely on time for a noon interview. Wearing cut-off jeans, a red plaid shirt, and long hair wound into a loose bun, she had agreed to meet with editor Axel Beers and me to discuss her new job. The Lahaina born-and-raised waterwoman and hula dancer is now a Pukalani-based mother of a girl, 9, and a … [Read more...] about ‘I’m Still Tiare’: Tiare Lawrence plans to keep fighting for her community – only now she’ll do so as Mahi Pono’s new Community Relations Director
Charity Pint Night for East Maui Watershed at Maui Brewing Company in Kahana
There’s a Charity Pint Night for East Maui Watershed at Maui Brewing Company in Kahana on Friday, August 31st. The East Maui Watershed Partnership protects native species and native forests in East Maui regions. They educate the community about conservation issues and perform many tasks to seek ecosystem balance in Maui Nui. MBC will donate 50 percent of all beer profits to … [Read more...] about Charity Pint Night for East Maui Watershed at Maui Brewing Company in Kahana
MauiTime Walk Story: 2018 Candidate for County Council (East Maui) Claire Kamalu Carroll
Watch MauiTime Walk Story with Maui County Council candidate for East Maui seat Claire Kamalu Carroll and MauiTime editor Axel Beers … [Read more...] about MauiTime Walk Story: 2018 Candidate for County Council (East Maui) Claire Kamalu Carroll