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Wailea Marriott to Host Statewide STEM Conference

On April 1-2, the Wailea Marriott will host over 200 STEM/Service Learning students, teachers, parents, community and business leaders from around the state.

First Hawaiian Bank President Nominated to Board of Education

Governor Neil Abercrombie this morning made his first appointment to the Board of Education (BOE) announcing that Don Horner will fill the vacant O‘ahu-at-Large seat.

Brian Moto Appointed UH Maui College Chancellor’s Special Asst

University of Hawaii Maui College recently announced the appointment of Brian Moto to the position of Special Assistant to the Chancellor position.

MEO Business Planning Class Begins Jan 18

MEO Business Development Corp. (MEO BDC), an affiliate of Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc., will present a series of night-time classes for entrepreneurs during the months of January-February.

State Auditor Offers Scathing Criticism of Tax Dept

The Hawaii State Auditor criticized the Hawaii Tax Dept for its lack of planning and fractured management saying that it undermines the State’s tax collection.

VIDEO: Ramon Kitaichi Madden, House District 10 Candidate Profile, Decision 2010 MauiNOW.com

Ramon Kitaichi Madden, 2010 candidate for State House District 10, Transcript: Introduction:  Aloha West Maui voters.  My name is Ramon Kitaichi Madden, and I’m running for the state House to represent West Maui in the upcoming 2010 Primary Election.  I live, work and play in West Maui, and I’m a proud parent of a 12-year-old son […]

VIDEO: Angus McKelvey, House District 10 Candidate Profile, Decision 2010 MauiNOW.com

Angus McKelvey, 2010 candidate for State House District 10, Transcript: Introduction: Hi, my name is Representative Angus McKelvey.  It’s been my honor to serve the 10th District which is West Maui, Maalaea, and two streets in North Kihei since 2006.  I was born and raised in Hawaii.  I was actually born in Honolulu, and raised and grew […]

Kamehameha Schools acknowledges admission of non-Hawaiian student

In a letter published by Kamehameha Schools, the Board of Trustees has acknowledged the admission of a non-Hawaiian student this session.  Over the summer, the school invited approximately 45 students from a waitpool consisting of students in grades 10-12.  One of those invited to attend is not of Hawaiian decent.  The school did not specify […]

HOOSER ANNOUNCES PLANS TO RUN FOR LT. GOVERNOR

(By Wendy OSHER © 2009) State Senator Gary Hooser of Kauai announced his plans to run for Lt. Governor in 2010.  The announcement came in the form of an email to supporters.  In it, Hooser said that while his role as Senate Majority Leader is important, he has an opportunity to serve an even stronger […]