UPDATE: A few hours after this post went up, the Hawaii Judiciary announced that it had recalled the bench warrant against Kaleikoa Ka‘eo. Here's their statement in full: HONOLULU, HI – This morning, Maui District Court Judge Blaine Kobayashi issued an order recalling the bench warrant in State v. Samuel Kaleikoa Kaeo, case number 2DCW-17-0002038. Therefore, Mr. Kaeo is not … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Activists plan demonstration in defense of Kaleikoa Ka`eo’s right to speak Hawaiian
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We ask two nuclear weapons experts if Kihei would be a target in a possible nuclear war
It’s been a little more than a week since the state Emergency Management Agency zapped most Hawaii residents with a false ballistic missile alert. While it took about a day for everything to return to our normal state of bliss, I’ve lately become fixated on the large corporate-like boxes at the top of Lipoa Parkway in Kihei. It all started a few days after the alert, when … [Read more...] about We ask two nuclear weapons experts if Kihei would be a target in a possible nuclear war
Farmacy Health Bar stirs up controversy by adding sustainable Maui Nui Venison to the menu
It was my landlord who first told me that Farmacy Health Bar was serving up Maui venison burgers. I told her that I thought it was pretty cool, and bold considering the restaurant is a huge favorite with vegans and vegetarians. She agreed, and confirmed that there’s currently a significant vegan activist backlash against it. To find out more–and try one of the burgers–I went … [Read more...] about Farmacy Health Bar stirs up controversy by adding sustainable Maui Nui Venison to the menu
Maui Mauka Conservation Awareness Training at Pacific Whale Foundation
Here's another East Maui Watershed Project event. Maui Mauka Conservation Awareness Training will happen on Friday, May 12. This edition will connect conservation and tourism professionals. The training will include information on the forests of Haleakala, Maui’s natural environment, native birds, unique plants and concerns about invasive species. Free. 1pm. Pacific Whale … [Read more...] about Maui Mauka Conservation Awareness Training at Pacific Whale Foundation
Intern Opportunities at Haleakala National Park
Haleakala National Park is accepting applications for the 2017 ‘Imi i ka Lama Collegiate Internship Program at the park. Students interested in natural resources or education careers are encouraged to apply for one of five available positions in the fields of Endangered Wildlife Management, Facilities Management, Interpretation, and Visitor/Resources Protection. In addition, … [Read more...] about Intern Opportunities at Haleakala National Park