Starting the first of this month plastic grocery bags are banned in Maui County. Those who have traveled down lower Omaopio Road, passing the county dump, where trees and gutters are filled with plastic bags that have blown out of the landfill, know how badly we need this new law. The bags make their way [...]
The 2010 Hana Festivals of Aloha events were dedicated to the memory of Carl and Rae Lindquist who were tragically lost last year on Thanksgiving evening. Carl and Rae lived the spirit of Aloha and were living examples of what that means. They were dedicated Hana residents for more than 25 years and in that [...]
By Kyle Ellison There’s no denying the fact that in the last 50 years the sport of surfing has gone remarkably global. Dedicated wavehunters and exploratory surf charters tirelessly lust for increasingly obscure spots (see: Garrett Mcnamara surfs a calving glacier), while groms from Ghana to Guinea to way down in G-Land can be found [...]
By Madeline Ziecker Deep in the cane mill district, in the previous boys bathroom of Puunene Elementary School, there lies a treasure. Friends of the Library, a friend indeed, is a used bookstore entirely voulenteer-run that donates all of its proceeds back to the Hawai‘i Library System. The primary objective of Friends of the Library [...]
The public parking lot between Charlie’s Restaurant and Baldwin Avenue is closed for renovations. The gravel lot is used for customers for businesses all along Baldwin and Hana Highway. The lot was closed on October 18 and may be out of use for several months. The property is owned, as are all of the adjacent [...]
Pa‘ia Plaza A colorful new cluster of shops, Pa‘ia Marketplace, opened last month at the entrance to Pa‘ia on the Hana Hwy. It’s a refreshing affirmation that people are still taking business risks for the community even in the midst of our current economic hiccup. As a small business collective, Pa‘ia Marketplace plans to throw [...]
On the grounds of Ha‘iku Elementary, volunteers worked diligently to finish the new community garden in time for the October 22nd blessing ceremony. The garden project grew from the determination of parents and community activists Robin and Chris Imonti. If past successes are indicators then this project is destined to succeed. Robin was the growers [...]
“Mauka to Makai,” the left panel of the inaugural mural for downtown Hilo’s “One Wall At A Time” beautification project. Coordinated by the Hilo Downtown Improvement Association, in partnership with the East Hawaii Cultural Center, and KTA Superstores. This mural is located on the mauka wall of the newly renovated downtown KTA on Keawe Street [...]
A window into the 39th annual Hana Relay. Team Runaway Brides enjoying the festivities of this year’s Hana Relay Ali Webb of Team Runaway Brides carries the baton (bouquet) for her team towards Hana Poledancing Policeman, doing their thing in the 39th annual Hana Relay Poledancing Policeman, doing their thing in the 39th annual Hana [...]
Two Campaign Spending Commission rules for the Big Island’s pilot project in comprehensive public election financing appear to unfairly discriminate against young voters and those in rural areas. The pilot project provides for public financing of candidates for Hawai‘i County Council who qualify by getting $5 contributions from at least 200 registered voters in their [...]
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