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Maui experts hope to catch up in battling coquis, Little Fire Ants, miconia
Two people who have successfully helped the Maui Invasive Species Committee since its inception are Teya Penniman, acting manager, and Christy Martin, who started with MISC in 2000, but now helps with statewide issues including policy and funding. Maui Now’s Gary Kubota interviewed Martin and Penniman as part of this People of Maui series.
Theo Morrison: Helping to weave Maui history into keiki educational programs
Theo Morrison has been a staunch advocate for the restoration of historic buildings and the preservation of Maui history, through her work as executive director of the Lahaina Restoration Foundation for the past 15 years.
Morrison, once a fiber artist creating baskets from a variety of natural materials, has helped to successfully weave the stories of Lahaina’s past into an amazing tour through history.
Maui Now’s Gary Kubota conducts this People of Maui interview.
Maui Kahu Wayne Higa holds on to faith in effort to restore 146-year-old Kaʻahumanu Church, an early symbol of women’s rights
Preserving a Hawaiian church more than 140 years old takes perseverance and patience–traits that Kahu Wayne Higa has a lot of, as he embarks on a task to honor its historic legacy.
Interview with Maui’s Camile Velasco who’s back as reggae, hip-hop star “Eli-Mac”
How does a Maui girl move from working as a waitress to singing to an audience of thousands of people? Top 10 American Idol finisher Camile Romero discusses her transition from a love of hip-hop and reggae to becoming a star in an interview with Maui Now.
