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Sharing Mana‘o

Before Google, there was Gail Ainsworth. It has been four years since the beloved librarian, historian, and author passed away peacefully, albeit unexpectedly, in her sleep. The longtime Makawao resident was—and continues to be—an invaluable resource for folks seeking to learn more about ...

This county budget session is a time for bold leadership

The hallmark of our time is crisis. Before the fires was the pandemic and ongoing challenges including climate change, overtourism, an undiversified economy, the high cost of living and a lack of affordable housing. Addressing these issues will require investment. The problems we face are big, ...

Healthwise Maui

• Q: What are the symptoms of preeclampsia? Dr. Tiffinie Mercado, Ob-Gyn, Kaiser Permanente Hawaii: Preeclampsia is a severe complication during pregnancy that can lead to dangerously elevated blood pressure. If left untreated, this condition may result in damage to organs and could give ...

Expediting new housing opportunities through the ‘ohana Assistance Program

Under the ‘ohana Assistance Program, the County of Maui will provide grants of up to $100,000 to help build accessory-dwelling units. I introduced the legislation to create the ‘ohana Assistance Program to facilitate more housing for our residents. Building more accessory-dwelling ...

Sharing Mana‘o

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. — Mahatma Gandhi At the volunteer orientation for The Wall That Heals - Maui, we were told that, regardless of whether we were seasoned or novice volunteers, we would likely remember this assignment as a “once ...