The enforcement of a new Hawai‘i state law criminalizing illegal aerial fireworks has the full support of Maui Mayor Michael Victorino. Victorino expressed his support to the Maui Police Department on Dec. 13 for its enforcement of the new law that establishes criminal liability for a homeowner, renter, or person responsible for real property who intentionally, knowingly, or … [Read more...] about Mayor Supports Enforcement of Illegal Fireworks Law
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MPD: ‘Drive sober or get pulled over’
The Maui Police Department Traffic Division is reminding all to drive sober or get pulled over this holiday season. MPD will be working tirelessly to keep everyone on our roadways safe during this festive season. As participants of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration's Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign, the department is re-enforcing … [Read more...] about MPD: ‘Drive sober or get pulled over’
Life-size Edible Sugar Cane Train Arrives at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua celebrated National Gingerbread House Day on Dec. 12 with the unveiling of their latest edible installation, a “Life-Size Sugar Cane Gingerbread Train” located in the lobby of the luxury Maui resort. Prepared by the resort’s pastry team, the life size gingerbread train is infused with the aloha spirit and covered in 21,000 pineapple and gingerbread … [Read more...] about Life-size Edible Sugar Cane Train Arrives at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua
Little Chef Big Chef Raises Over $120K for Boys and Girls Clubs of Maui
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Maui hosted its fifth annual Little Chef Big Chef gala at the Fairmont Kea Lani on Nov. 15. Seven BGCM "Little Chef" teams under the direction of "Big Chefs" from Maui’s top restaurants competed against each other with their signature pupu for the coveted People's Choice Award. The evening, presided over by celebrity masters of ceremony Kim … [Read more...] about Little Chef Big Chef Raises Over $120K for Boys and Girls Clubs of Maui
Honolulu Takes on the Plastic Problem: Will their leadership encourage Maui to do the same?
If there’s one thing I took away from PBS NewsHour’s special feature, “The Plastic Problem,” (other than, Here’s yet another way we humans have screwed ourselves and our planet) it’s that plastics are everywhere, from the tops of mountains to the depths of ocean trenches. One scene in particular sticks out in my mind: A plastic researcher is asked by a reporter if she still … [Read more...] about Honolulu Takes on the Plastic Problem: Will their leadership encourage Maui to do the same?