An endangered ‘Ua‘u from Lanai was released back in to the wild after a group effort to rescue the injured Hawaiian Petrel. The ‘Ua‘u was found injured on Lanai last month after a suspected structure collision. The bird was suffering from extensive injuries including head trauma, an injury to its left eye, damage to the tip of its beak, and neurological issues. A rescue … [Read more...] about How an injured, endangered `Ua`u was rescued on Lanai and returned to the wild
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Was Rep. Tulsi Gabbard afraid of her constituents at her Maui Town Hall meeting?
Not long after taking my seat in the Maui Arts and Cultural Center's Castle Theater a little while before the start of Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's April 20 Town Hall meeting, I noticed a couple guys standing against the far wall. They wore civilian clothes, but something about the way they were standing just screamed cop to me. Though there were still some seats available on the … [Read more...] about Was Rep. Tulsi Gabbard afraid of her constituents at her Maui Town Hall meeting?
Maui County Planning Officials say they want to change ‘the process’ of crafting community plans
When Alexander & Baldwin announced back in January that they would close their Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar (HC&S) mill in Pu`unene–the last operating sugar mill in the state of Hawaii–nervous eyes looked around the island. What would become of the land? they asked. Company officials announced that some manner of "diversified agriculture" would be their prime focus, … [Read more...] about Maui County Planning Officials say they want to change ‘the process’ of crafting community plans
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
Lanai Fifth Friday Town Party
The Lanai Fifth Friday town party returns on April 29 and the public is invited to pack their (event) passports. Enjoy music, entertainment, coconut weaving with Uncle Bully and Aunty Irene and a teen dance hosted by Lanai Physical Fitness. Expeditions Ferry’s special late night return trip from Manele Harbor will depart at 9:45pm. Be sure to collect your stamps and get entered … [Read more...] about Lanai Fifth Friday Town Party