Do you have a story, concept or book that you want to animate? If so, the State of Hawaii has an entire weekend of workshops for you. "Animation Ideation Weekend is designed for individuals who have an outline, treatment, fully fleshed out story, or pre-existing intellectual property (a book, a play, a pitch, etc…) and are interested in learning more about what next steps … [Read more...] about Time running out to sign up for Animation Ideation Weekend on Maui
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Hawaii Legislature has fun with unfunded liabilities
And now for a subject that I’m sure is near and dear to your heart: public employee pensions and health benefits. I know, I know–there’s nothing sexier than pouring over actuarial tables on how we actually pay for the benefits for the state’s 120,000 or so public employees, but someone’s gotta do it, right? For the few of you out there who don’t find such subjects fascinating, … [Read more...] about Hawaii Legislature has fun with unfunded liabilities
Quizunderstood: What do you know about Haleakala National Park’s new sunrise reservation system?
1. In his Feb. 3 announcement that the State of Hawaii would sue President Donald Trump over his Muslim immigrant ban, Attorney General Doug Chin said an attorney and former Obama Administration Acting Solicitor General of the U.S. was advising his office. Who is the adviser? A. Ian Gershengorn B. Don Verrilli C. Neal Katyal D. Elena Kagan E. Edwin Keedler 2. Haleakala … [Read more...] about Quizunderstood: What do you know about Haleakala National Park’s new sunrise reservation system?
ACLU Hawaii Meetup at University of Hawaii Maui College
An ACLU Hawaii Meetup will take place at University of Hawaii Maui College this Thursday, Jan. 19. Learn more about defending your civil rights in the new Trump administration, community control of police surveillance and how to end mass incarceration in the State of Hawaii. ADA-accessible, and light refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by ACLU Hawaii, UH Maui College Human … [Read more...] about ACLU Hawaii Meetup at University of Hawaii Maui College
Maui Grown Therapies medical cannabis dispensary opening soon
Won't be long now until Maui finally gets a medical marijuana dispensary. Just a few more months or so, according to a news release I got last night from Maui Grown Therapies, the company co-founded by former Maui Land & Pineapple Company CEO David Cole. "Maui Grown Therapies today announced its first medical cannabis dispensary is located in the Maui Lani Village Center … [Read more...] about Maui Grown Therapies medical cannabis dispensary opening soon