Although I joined the ranks of the Medicare nation only a year ago, I’ve been immersed in Maui’s senior community for nearly 40 years. In 1985, looking for a job — any job — while waiting for a radio gig to open up, I was hired by Hale Mahaolu as their Personal Care Program director, ...

Maui County should make it easier for churches and other charitable organizations to build housing on their lands. Case in point: The nonprofit Family Life Center and King’s Cathedral in Kahului are partnering to put up 85 modular homes on 10 acres of the church’s land. These homes, ...

Although so much has changed since the devastating fires of Aug. 8, the principles of good government remain the same. Local leaders must make decisions to address the concerns of residents. I heard the community loud and clear — that the county should ensure such a terrible disaster never ...

• Q: What is newborn screening and why does my baby need it? Dr. Lisa Yoshikawa, Pediatrics, Hawaii Permanente Medical Group: Newborn screening is a simple blood test done shortly after birth that checks for signs of certain genetic and metabolic diseases. By detecting these diseases ...

Last month’s column focused on the many ways eating healthy nutrient-rich foods can help promote mental wellness. Eating nutritious food can help you to cope with stress better, reduce mental fatigue, improve decision-making and can help reduce depression and anxiety. This month’s ...

The council is committed to working with residents to develop a comprehensive recovery and resiliency plan in response to the August 2023 wildfires. We are grateful for the verbal and written testimony we’ve received so far and continue to ask for more community input. I introduced ...