Every great idea has an origin story. This one starts with a gorilla. Four years ago, Matt Daniells’ brother, Mark, made a woodblock print depicting a gorilla holding an outrigger paddle. When he saw his brother’s creation, Daniells decided it would be the perfect logo for a product. He ...
While everyone’s attention is focused on COVID-19 and racially charged police brutality, we should also pay some attention to major happenings here at home. One of them is the venerable Aloha Stadium, former home to the Aloha Bowl and now affectionately called the Rust Bucket. The stadium ...
Q: Is it safe to reschedule my colonoscopy? Cindy Hara, director of perioperative Services, Maui Health Services: If you had to postpone a colonoscopy or other routine health screenings due to COVID-19, you’re not alone. Since March, routine cancer screenings have decreased by as much as 94 ...
Thanks to COVID-19, I’ve watched more television in the past three months than I have in the previous three years. Several weeks into the “stay-at-home” rules, I started subscribing to Netflix. Now I’m hooked on Japanese TV, especially the “Midnight Diner” series. Set in the ...
Nathan Bedford Forrest had light blue eyes, a long goatee and long hair that was fashionable for his times. Most depictions show him in a smart gray military uniform with three stars intricately woven onto his high collar. Forrest was born and raised in Tennessee almost two centuries ago. He ...
There are a couple of tests for COVID-19 — the Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab and the antibody test. This article aims to shed light on what the results of each test mean and when you should consider getting either. NP Swab The NP swab is the test you would get when you think you are currently ...
Abi Lawrence was waiting for a red light to turn green 11 years ago when the idea came to her. That day, as she sat idling at the intersection of Kula and Haleakala Highways, she gazed out the car window at something she’d seen countless times before: a large triangular patch of grass ...
We had the difficult task of suing Maui County over the Honokowai injection wells — winning before the U.S. District Court, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. We have advocated all along for the county to fix the problem of injection wells in a way that benefits ...
Q: I’m pregnant. Am I at greater risk of coronavirus? Dr. Stacy Ammerman, OB/GYN, Maui Lani Physicians & Surgeons: In the early weeks of the pandemic, doctors assumed pregnant women would be at greater risk from coronavirus. That’s because they’re typically more vulnerable to flu ...
The brightest silver lining I’ve found in this COVID-19 cloud is the leisure time spent with my mother. Three months ago, both our calendars were full, hers with kupuna activities and volunteer work, mine with storytelling and emcee gigs. We were in daily touch by phone, but only saw each ...
As an OB-GYN, I’m hearing from many pregnant women who are concerned about staying healthy and having a safe delivery during the coronavirus pandemic. These fears are completely understandable. It’s common to feel nervous during pregnancy even in ordinary times — and these are far from ...
When we look back on the year 2020, I hope it will be remembered not just for the COVID-19 pandemic, but also as the time we finally recognized the importance of agriculture and food security for our islands. It may have taken a global public health crisis to get us here, but the council rose ...
Katsu Goto wasn’t your typical plantation worker. A surviving picture shows a serious man approaching middle age. His hair is cut short and looks surprisingly contemporary for the late 19th century. The modern hairstyle is in stark contrast to the massive black moustache covering the middle ...
Maui is slowly getting back to business after the COVID-19 lockdown, but for residents who are surveying the economic damage, there is a serious question to be addressed. Can the economy be “restarted” effectively? After all, an economy doesn’t come with an “on” and “off” ...
It has been more than 125 days since the first confirmed presence of COVID-19 in Maui County; more than a hundred days of fear, suspicion and unknowns; and over four months of commonplace finger pointing at tourists, the media, the government, foreigners and your neighbors. The virus attacks in ...
COVID-19 has taken a toll on families and communities across our ‘aina. It has also provided an unexpected respite for our oceans. In Polanui where I live, we have some of the lowest fish biomass in the state. Pollutants in our ocean exceed recommended limits set by the State Department of ...
Our success in curbing the spread of coronavirus has paved a path to a “New Normal,” a way to live safely with COVID-19 until there’s an effective treatment or vaccine. It’s encouraging to note: • No fatalities in a month. • More than 95 percent of cases have been ...
May Ann Espanol and Mariecon Mamaclay are about as close as two sisters can be. Literally. Not only do they live within walking distance of one another, but they also work together at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Some may be surprised to learn that Espanol, a ward clerk, and Mamaclay, a ...
Q: With natural disasters and pandemics around the world, what is the best way to talk to your children about these frightening subjects? Dr. Benjamin Thompson, behavioral health, Pacific Permanente Group: First, remain calm. Kids do best if their parents are calm and measured. We understand ...
You could almost hear a collective sigh of relief Monday, as Maui County took another cautious step toward returning to normal. Or, I guess I should say, establishing “the new normal.” Mayor Michael Victorino’s decision to reopen most businesses and services has allowed many of my friends ...