Sometimes I get the distinct impression that the Hawaii Legislature, though controlled by the Democratic Party, really has no clue as to what their constituents are actually saying. We saw this last month when local elected officials (with just a couple of exceptions) fell over themselves to endorse Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination, while the voters … [Read more...] about Making sense of water rights in Hawaii in light of Alexander and Baldwin’s recent East Maui stream restoration announcement
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Learn about Taro at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens
Explore one of Hawaii’s most popular starches–kalo (taro)–this Saturday, May 30, at the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens. Guests will learn about the different kalo varieties, its cultural importance and cultivation processes with farmer and practitioner Jerry Konanui. Guests can get up close and personal with the plant; they'll also be able to taste MNBG’s varieties. Reservation … [Read more...] about Learn about Taro at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens
This Friday, Jan. 9: Hawaiian Taro Plant Sale
Calling all taro (kalo) farmers and enthusiasts: the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens will host a Hawaiian Taro Plant Sale this Friday. They'll have rare potted taro varieties like the ‘Ele‘ele, Mana, Lehua, Manini, Lauloa, Piko and ‘Ula‘ula families available for purchase. Supplied are limited, so get there early. 9am. Maui Nui Botanical Gardens (150 Kanaloa Ave., Kahului); … [Read more...] about This Friday, Jan. 9: Hawaiian Taro Plant Sale
Rick Carroll Travels To The Remote Maui Village Of Kahakuloa
Sometimes you don’t see the signs even when they are in your face. Sometimes you don’t know enough to know a sign when you see it. Sometimes, it all begins to make sense. Not that day in Kahakuloa. Spinner dolphins on Maui’s Nakalele Bay. A grinning pit bull at the valley’s padlocked gate. The rustling pareu in the window on a calm day. The wet rock in the stream that sent me … [Read more...] about Rick Carroll Travels To The Remote Maui Village Of Kahakuloa
Manao Radio Benefit and The Neverminds and The Taiko Festival and The Maui Film Festival
THURSDAY, JUNE 6 ISLAND ENERGY INQUIRY – In the drive to explore renewable energy sources, Maui Economic Development Board’s Women In Technology (WIT) program, along with the Office of Naval Research, is announcing a new summer Island Energy Inquiry educator workshop. The curriculum explores wind, solar and geothermal energy resources. Science, math and CTE teachers (5-12 … [Read more...] about Manao Radio Benefit and The Neverminds and The Taiko Festival and The Maui Film Festival