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Wailuku Water Co.’s damaged system has left farmers without water. Who will repair it?

Maui County says Wailuku Water Co. should fix system damage caused by storms, but the private utility said it is financially strapped and that the county county could do the work faster under the governor’s emergency proclamation.

Rescued roots of burned ‘ulu trees are producing dozens more shoots to plant in Lahaina 

A University of Hawai’i team at a greenhouse in Hilo is nurturing the next generation of breadfruit trees for Lahaina.

Ilima Loomis to Hold Children’s Book Signing

The poetic picture book for young children, illustrated by acclaimed illustrator Kenard Pak, and featuring an afterward by Maui taro farmer and cultural educator Hōkūao Pellegrino, celebrates the importance of poi in Hawai’i by following one family as they harvest kalo and prepare food for a celebration.

Farmers, Advocates Rally for Restored Streamflow in Nā Wai ʻEhā

Community organizers staged a sign-waving demonstration outside of the state building earlier this evening to push for full streamflow in Wailuku, Waiʻehu, Waiheʻe, and Waikapū, also known as Nā Wai ʻEhā, or the four waters.

VIDEO: “Island Scene” Cover Story Features Maui Kalo Farmer

If you are an HMSA member and have visited your mailbox, chances are you’ve seen kalo farmer, Hōkūao Pellegrino featured on the cover of the spring issue. Pellegrino says…

VIDEO: Maui Visitors Bureau Launches New “Maui Mavericks” Campaign

The Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau today launched its new “Maui Mavericks” public relations campaign and selected 16 next-generation leaders as Maui ambassadors for the program.

UHMC Hosts First Annual Maui Ag Industry Day

Taking place today at UHMC. Organizers say the focus is to create a pathway for students to higher education, and then to meaningful and skilled careers in agriculture on Maui.