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Senate Public Safety Committee pushes forward public protection bills
“These bills address some of the most urgent challenges we’re facing right now in our state,” said Elefante. “We’ve made real progress by passing key legislation on public health, safety in correctional facilities, funding for law enforcement, cracking down on illegal fireworks, improving fire prevention, and supporting our Department of Defense.”
County Council opposes Air Force telescope project atop Haleakalā
After hearing testimony overwhelmingly opposed to Air Force plans to build and operate up to seven telescopes atop Haleakalā, Maui County Council members unanimously supported a resolution opposing construction of the proposed Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing Site Small Telescope Advanced Research facility.
Maui’s Civil Air Patrol Teaches Cadets/Future Pilots Joys of Flying
Volunteers from the Maui County Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol spent Valentine’s day weekend teaching cadets the joys of flying from their base at Kahului Airport.
Maui TechOhana to Feature Micro Tech Entrepreneur
Maui entrepreneurs are invited to learn how to “create a successful business through innovation and research” at next month’s Maui TechOhana.
UPDATE: Coast Guard Rescues 8 Mariners from Missing Boat Off Palau
On Wednesday, the US Coast Guard rescued eight mariners from a fishing boat that was reported missing off Palau the day before.
Founder of Hawai‘i’s First Air Ambulance Turns 101
Richard Barcheski, who is also a World War II veteran and former Hawaiian Airlines pilot, attributes his secret for living so long to “Two things”
2017 Maui Alums Graduate From U.S. Air Force Basic Training
The list includes: Airman 1st Class Deion A. Giron, Airman Jaden B. James, Airman 1st Class Pasan S. Dole, Airman Mason S. Trevino and Airman Aaron M. Yogi.
Maui Students Accepted into Prestigious US Military Academies
Harlie Stone (Haleakalā Waldorf School) and Caleb Soo Hoo (Baldwin High), are among a list of 30 Hawaiʻi students that accepted into US service academies.
Maui’s Yagyagan Graduates from Basic Air Force Training
Christian Mae Yagyagan is the daughter of Marites Yagyagan and Rey Romerico Malacas of Lahaina and is a 2016 graduate of Lahainaluna High School on Maui.
