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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 Maui and its people. Among her many accomplishments was the indexing of The Maui News, from 1900 to 1973. She spent countless hours poring over microfilm files to compile the incredibly thorough index, published in three volumes by the Maui Historical Society. Each entry consist of a brief ...

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, so the investments we make as a county must be just as big. These investments may include increased grants and programs to stimulate our economy, the growth of our middle class, support for our quality of life and our vibrant culture and protection for our natural resources. Throughout my time ...

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 rise to critical complications endangering the health of both the pregnant parent and baby. Preeclampsia often develops silently, with no noticeable symptoms in the early stages. For this reason, routine screening tests are given during pregnancy to detect early signs of a potential problem. Red ...

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 units, also known as ADUs or ‘ohana units, will increase the availability of affordable housing on properties where infrastructure already exists, consistent with sound planning principles. Nearly three years ago, the Maui County Comprehensive Affordable Housing Plan recommended that the county ...

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 in a lifetime” experience. I confess, at first, I thought Tim, our trainer, was a bit overdramatic in his presentation. I’d had no personal connection to the Vietnam War or its veterans, other than knowing maybe a dozen friends and acquaintances who had served in that war. One of those ...

The ultimate Vegas wedding: The Super Bowl and sports betting

Amid a tsunami of hyperbole occasioned by a 1970s Super Bowl, Duane Thomas, a talented NFL running back, and no slouch as a philosopher, asked: “If it’s the ultimate game, why are they playing it again next year?” This Super Bowl Sunday - 60 minutes of football slathered with patriotic treacle and surrounded by examples of this commercial republic’s distinctive craft (commercials) - will be the ultimate (until next year) eruption of sports betting. Sunday’s game will be played, appropriately, in Las Vegas. At the beginning of the 2023 NFL season, a study for the American ...