A brush fire on Kaho‘olawe burned for more than a week, scorching roughly a third of the island before fizzling out Monday, March 2, said a spokesperson from the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission. KIRC, the entity “responsible for the restoration and sustainable management of the island until it can be transferred to a Native Hawaiian entity to manage,” first received … [Read more...] about Kaho‘olawe Fire Burns Nearly 9,000 Acres, Walter Ritte Reminded of When He First Got Involved in the Fight Over Kaho‘olawe
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Registration Open for Trolling in Kaho’olawe Waters
Access to the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve is highly restricted, however during two scheduled weekends each month limited trolling is allowed. The Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission's trolling dates and times for September 2019 are 12:01am Saturday to 11:59pm Sunday on Sep. 14-15 and 28-29. During that time, trolling is allowed in Reserve waters deeper than 30 fathoms. Vessels … [Read more...] about Registration Open for Trolling in Kaho’olawe Waters
Call to Artists: Malama Wao Akua Exhibition at Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center
There’s a Call to Artists for the 2019 Malama Wao Akua Exhibition at Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center. In collaboration with East Maui Watershed Partnership, the Hui brings you Malama Wao Akua (Caring for the Realm of the Gods). It’s an annual juried art exhibition that celebrates the native species of Maui Nui (Maui, Lana‘i, Moloka‘i, and Kaho’olawe). Maui artists are invited to … [Read more...] about Call to Artists: Malama Wao Akua Exhibition at Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center
Quizunderstood: Which Maui legislator had to deal with a fake Facebook profile?
1. On April 20, Hawaii News Now reported that someone had created a fake Facebook profile of a Maui legislator and scammed at least one of the legislator’s friends out of $500. Who is the Maui legislator? A. Sen. J. Kalani English B. Sen. Roz Baker C. Rep. Angus McKelvey D. Rep. Kaniela Ing E. Rep. Justin Woodson 2. Two Maui legislators were among the introducers of HB … [Read more...] about Quizunderstood: Which Maui legislator had to deal with a fake Facebook profile?
We talk story with Tapani Vuori about the Maui Ocean Center’s 20th anniversary
This month, the Maui Ocean Center celebrates its 20th anniversary. The aquarium, one of the largest in Hawaii, opened its doors in March 1998 (click here for info on its upcoming Mar. 18 "SeaLOVEbration"). Since then it’s steadily grown, though these days it seems to be changing–and expanding–faster than ever. Tapani Vuori, originally from Finland, took over as General Manager … [Read more...] about We talk story with Tapani Vuori about the Maui Ocean Center’s 20th anniversary