The annual Hana Limu Festival returns to Maui this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21. Highlighting life in a ahupua`a, the festival will feature Ed & Mahealani Wendt, Sol Kaho`ohalahala, Ka`eo Duarte and Chris Bird on Friday (5:30-8:30pm, Helene Hall). Continue the celebration and education concerning limu and its vital role in our islands on Saturday (10am-4pm, Beach Park) with […]
Maui Rep. Mele Carroll Resigning From State House Because Of Health
State Representative Mele Carroll, a Democrat whose district includes Haiku, Paia, Hana, Kahoolawe, Molokai and Lanai, is resigning from the state House of Representatives because of her health. A Jan. 20 news release from the state House of Representatives communications office offered a few details: “After consulting with doctors, contemplating her situation, and confirming with her husband […]
Sol Kahoohalahala Returns, Now Lanai Member of Humpback Whale Sanctuary Panel
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary has filled a few slots on its Advisory Council. As you can see from the list below, there are a few familiar names now on the Advisory Council: • Citizen-at-Large: James Eldon Coon • Conservation: Barbara Maka‘ala Ka‘aumoana • Lanai: Solomon Kaho‘ohalahala • Molokai: Walter Ritte • […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2010: Best Worst Political Scandal on Maui: Sol Kaho’ohalahala Residency Challenge
Sol Kaho’ohalahala Residency Challenge This issue actually popped up last year, when a group of Lanai residents came forward claiming Kaho’ohalahala lived in Lahaina rather than Lanai. Sol ultimately won the Lanai Council seat by a healthy margin, but the legal challenges haven’t let up, and as of this writing are still very much active. […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2004: Best State Legislator: Sol Kaho’ohalahala
BEST STATE LEGISLATOR Sol Kaho’ohalahala The first time I met Representative Kaho’ohalahala (D, 13th District) was at an October, 2003 lecture on the problems posed by cruise ships. On the mainland, such a meeting wouldn’t have attracted a city council aide. But he—and a couple other county and state officials—came by. After the lecture, someone […]