Elmer Cravalho was a rare individual who made a mark on both Maui and Hawaii history. A man of considerable intelligence and energy, he wielded tremendous power on state and county stages for 25 years. But in the days following his death on June 27 at the age of 90, the obituaries for Cravalho that appeared in The Maui News and Honolulu Star-Advertiser amounted to thin … [Read more...] about Using newly declassified documents, we examine the legacy of Elmer Cravalho, Maui County’s most important political leader.
Kahoolawe
New Kahoolawe Living Library offers new online public access to seldom seen Hawaiian island
Kaho`olawe's rich culture and history is a symbol of resilience and a hope for the future of the Hawaiian Nation, according to the Kaho`olawe Island Reserve Commission. The island also provides an opportunity to rebuild a cultural heritage; as the only major island in the Pacific that has been archaeologically surveyed from coast to coast, KIRC's current inventory contains an … [Read more...] about New Kahoolawe Living Library offers new online public access to seldom seen Hawaiian island
Quizunderstood: How well do you know the bills Gov. David Ige signed recently?
1. On June 17, Gov. David Ige signed HB 2034 into law. The bill appropriates $450,000 in general funds to the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission for restoration projects. How much was the appropriation in the bill’s original form? A. $400,000 B. $450,000 C. $500,000 D. $550,000 E. $600,000 2. On Friday, June 17, Gov. Ige said that he’s still mulling House Bill 2501, … [Read more...] about Quizunderstood: How well do you know the bills Gov. David Ige signed recently?
What it’s like to make Brian Kohne’s new Maui movie ‘Kuleana’
Jim Oxborrow is standing in his living room. Located in Waiehu, the house is decorated with nautical models; framed deck plans of ocean liners like the Titanic and Andrea Doria hang on the walls. Off to his left, two people are staring intently into laptop screens. Another is doing the same on his right. Ahead of him in the spacious kitchen, one woman is carefully weaving dark … [Read more...] about What it’s like to make Brian Kohne’s new Maui movie ‘Kuleana’
New report from Hawaii researchers explains why sharks love Maui so much
We've known for some years now that sharks–especially tiger sharks–seem to love the waters around Maui more than any other Hawaiian island. We reported that story a year ago (click here to read that story). In fact, shark incident data going back two decades shows that Maui waters have hosted a lot more shark incidents than those surrounding any other Hawaiian island. Now, … [Read more...] about New report from Hawaii researchers explains why sharks love Maui so much