U.S. Senator Brian Schatz, D–Hawaii, held a town hall meeting at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at the Binhi At Ani Filipino Community Center in Kahului. About 150 people showed up, including Maui County Mayor Alan Arakawa and Councilmembers Stacy Crivello and Kelly King. The air was humid with only an occasional breeze when Schatz stepped forward to the microphone. Before he even … [Read more...] about A brief report on U.S. Senator Brian Schatz’s recent Maui town hall meeting
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On Da Beach: Fighting the fear as Hawaii prepares for nuclear war
It’s a gorgeous afternoon, and I’m at a beach in Kihei. It’s warm and clear; the sun is blazing over a crystal blue ocean. But I’m not there to jump in the water–instead, I’m searching for a cave that will protect me and possibly my loved ones in the event of a nuclear attack. I’ve been tipped off by a friend as to its existence (because of the nature of this story, I’m going … [Read more...] about On Da Beach: Fighting the fear as Hawaii prepares for nuclear war
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Drew Toonz: How Emo Cat learned to stop worrying and love the bomb
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TOMORROW, July 7: Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz to hold town hall meeting on Lanai
Don't blame us for the last-second news: U.S. Senator Brian Schatz, D–Hawaii, will hold a town hall meeting on Lanai on Friday, July 7. According to a news release his office sent out TODAY, "Senator Schatz will give updates on his work in Washington and take questions from constituents on their concerns." Given all the fun and games going on in Washington these days … [Read more...] about TOMORROW, July 7: Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz to hold town hall meeting on Lanai