More than 10,000 people in the Philippines are feared dead from the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded (though the government puts the death toll at less than 3,000). Millions more are homeless. The devastation is beyond imagining. So here’s a list of a few non-governmental organizations–with brief notes on the organization taken … [Read more...] about How To Help The Relief Effort In The Philippines
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Talking Story With Westside Bodybuilder Michelle Camina On Her Latest Title Win
Though she’s only competed in four body-building championships, Michelle Camina is apparently doing something right. On Saturday, Nov. 2, the Lahaina resident took first prize in the Woman’s Figure division of the Paradise Cup in Honolulu. Recently I chatted with Camina about her life, goals and what it’s like spending so much time every day in the gym. MAUITIME: … [Read more...] about Talking Story With Westside Bodybuilder Michelle Camina On Her Latest Title Win
Maui Electric Company Starts Sending Out Monster Refund Checks
As you can see from the photo, which shows my personal Maui Electric Company refund, it is indeed a tidy sum. A very tidy sum. So tidy, in fact, that the $.77 printed on it barely justifies the postage used on the envelope that delivered it into my hands. “On May 31, 2013, the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) issued a final decision for Maui Electric Company [MECO]‘s … [Read more...] about Maui Electric Company Starts Sending Out Monster Refund Checks
Makawao History Project Coming Soon
Makawao is a charming little town with storefronts that look like they were built for an old-time Western. The Upcountry Maui village is a Paniolo town–a former and current home to the cowboy lifestyle. For tourists, it’s an off-the-beaten-path destination en route to Haleakala. For many locals, it’s just home–a place to run into friends while having coffee after dropping your … [Read more...] about Makawao History Project Coming Soon
Local Student Wins Justice Commission Essay Contest
In late October, six high school students–including Maui High School junior Christopher Kim–were awarded $500 each for their entries in an essay contest on “Meaningful Volunteering and What It Means to Me.” The contest was part of the 2013 Pro Bono Celebration and was sponsored by the Hawaii Access to Justice Commission and the Hawaii State Bar Association. The event was part … [Read more...] about Local Student Wins Justice Commission Essay Contest