1. The Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar (HC&S) mill officially stopped emitting smoke on Friday, Dec. 17. According to The Maui News story from the next day, how old is the HC&S mill? A. 105 years B. 115 years C. 125 years D. 135 years E. 145 years 2. The Pan-STARRS digital survey of the visible universe, taken from the telescope atop Haleakala, became public on … [Read more...] about Quizunderstood: How much do you know about the old HC&S sugar mill?
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Drew Toonz: Whattya mean I’ll need a reservation to watch the sunrise at Haleakala?
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Here’s how Haleakala National Park celebrated its 100th birthday
Haleakala National Park celebrated its 100th anniversary July 30, 31 and Aug. 1 with events and activities in both the Kipahulu and Summit districts of the park. Festivities honoring the park's centennial included talks; hikes; music by local band Nevah Too Late; the induction of a new Junior Ranger; and the sharing of Hawaiian traditions through cultural … [Read more...] about Here’s how Haleakala National Park celebrated its 100th birthday
Haleakala National Park closing Holua area for Argentine Ant control
Haleakala National Park will close its Holua section of the backcountry area from the evening of July 14 to July 15. This closure is so that park biologists can control invasive Argentine ants. “Argentine ants prey upon native insects," stated a July 8 Haleakala National Park news release. "One insect that is highly vulnerable to ant predation is the endemic yellow-faced … [Read more...] about Haleakala National Park closing Holua area for Argentine Ant control
Know your 2016 Maui County election candidate: Trinette Furtado
This year, there are three people running for the Maui County Council seat representing Makawao, Haiku and Paia. Mike White, the current Chairperson of the County Council, is running for reelection, and he's got two challengers: Alan Kaufman (click here to read his Know Your Candidate feature) and Trinette Furtado. A single mom, Furtado is an activist who's been deeply … [Read more...] about Know your 2016 Maui County election candidate: Trinette Furtado