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Epic Swim unprecedented circumnavigation of Maui champions ocean health

In a launch celebration scheduled March 16 at Maui Brewing Company, guests will learn more about this one-of-a-kind swim, which is an official project of the United Nations Ocean Decade.

White Explains Intent of Bill Seeking Authority to Fire Members’ Staff

Testifiers called the legislation  “unfair,” “bullying,” and “discriminating.”  Opponents said such power would give the chair and those in the majority…

Senate President Kouchi to Keynote Council Inauguration Jan. 2

Senate President Ronald Kouchi will deliver the keynote address at the Maui County Council inauguration on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 at 10 a.m. in the Council Chamber.

Meet and Greet with Alika Atay, June 8

Alika Atay is a candidate for the Maui Council’s Wailuku seat. His was also a vocal player in the SHAKA Movement’s efforts for a moratorium on Maui GMO crops.

Kula Community Association Hosts Candidate Forum

The Kula Community Association sponsors a primary election candidate forum on Wednesday, May 18th from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Kula Community Center.

Cane Burning Opposition Group to Host Forum, June 25

A group that seeks to stop cane burning on Maui announced an upcoming forum and meeting scheduled to take place on Thursday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kīhei Community Center.

“Maui Outgrow Monsanto” Event Draws 200 Participants

Event organizers say 200 people planted 100 coconut trees and over 2 acres of taro, sweet potato and yams, as a statement that “the community can and will feed itself without Monsanto.”

Maui Anti-GMO March Comes Ahead of Petition Deadline

An estimated 1,000 to 2,000 people participated in an anti-GMO march and rally held on Sunday as a deadline nears to obtain signatures for a petition calling for the suspension of genetically engineered operations and practices in Maui County.