Archive for November, 2010
Convening every 10 years, Maui County Charter Commission needs members
Press Release by County of Maui WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii-Mayor Charmaine Tavares announced today that applications are now being accepted for the Maui County Charter Commission, which is convened every 10 years. Deadline to apply is Wednesday, December 22, 2010. The Charter Commission will begin meeting March 31, 2011. Every 10 years, the Mayor, with the [...]
Former director of Hale Ho’omalu sentenced for theft
The former executive director of Hale Ho’omalu, Molokai’s only women’s shelter, was sentenced to six months in jail and five years probation for embezzling money from the organization. The Maui News reported that Malia A. Pierce, 46, of Maunaloa, was sent immediately to jail after appearing before Second Circuit Judge Joseph Cardoza in Wailuku last [...]
Readers speak out on new TSA airport security measures
With the new security measures of the Transportation Security Administration having reached Molokai, local grumblings have begun. During the holiday season, getting to tutu’s house from Molokai often involves more than going over the river and through the woods. For people with off-island families, it now involves going through a metal detector and occasionally going [...]
The Nature Conservancy announces new solar power system at Kalamaula office
The Associated Press reported that The Nature Conservancy’s Molokai office has a new solar panel installation that will cover all of its energy needs. The Nature Conservancy announced yesterday that the Maui company Rising Sun Solar installed an 8.88-kilowatt photovoltaic system on its roof in the Molokai Industrial Park in the Kalamaula area. TNC said [...]
Jason Poole: Feeling the aloha from Halawa to New York City
By Brandon Roberts His smile and story sprang forth with animation and captivation, like pohaku ripples on the water’s surface. Those listening connected with the candid Jason Poole, haumana and hanai of Anakala Pilipo Solatorio and “crooner” of mele Hawai’i. Sharing life’s unpredictability and how all experiences have led to Molokai, Poole expressed the humbling [...]
State champion wrestler makes her mark on the college level
In 2009, Leya-Justina Laufelemana made history by becoming the first female wrestler from Molokai to win a state championship. After winning the title at 175 pounds, she was named the MIL Girl Wrestler of the Year. Now Laufelamana is making history as a sophomore at Jamestown College in Jamestown, N.D. On Saturday, Laufalemana took home [...]
Halawa land use issues proceed delicately
By Brandon Roberts Halawa — the gateway to the world’s highest sea cliffs and a handful of steep, storied Molokai valleys — is also home to a land use conflict between campers and Pu’u O Hoku Ranch. The ocean is alive, thunderous on this north shore where calm is a relative term. Boats embark with [...]
DLNR holds public information meeting on Kaunakakai Harbor ferry system improvements
DLNR Press Release The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), in coordination with the Department of Transportation, invites the public to attend an information meeting regarding its proposed Maui to Molokai ferry system improvements project for the Kaunakakai Harbor. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. at [...]
Applications being accepted for county boards, councils, commissions and committees
Office of the Mayor, County of Maui Press Release Outgoing Maui County Mayor Charmaine Tavares announced last Friday that applications are now being accepted for boards, councils, commissions and committees. Tavares lost the mayor’s seat to Alan Arakawa in the November elections after serving one term. Arakawa, who also served as Maui County mayor prior [...]
Molokai educator honored for cultural conservation
News Release from The Nature Conservancy Longtime cultural and environmental educator Penny Martin received The Nature Conservancy (TNC)’s Kako`o `Aina Award recently at a community celebration at the Kilohana Community Center. She currently serves on TNC Molokai Advisory Council, where she is a key advisor on conservation issues that affect the community. “Penny does this [...]
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