It seems half the country's political figures have been instructed to grin like a theme-park greeter. Supposedly, that makes them seem friendly, approachable, relatable. When I want humanoid patter, I turn to chatbots. They're more convincing. Why this epidemic of wax museum smiles? One ...
Dylan Sloan is returning to Maui and he’s brought a gnarly surf movie with him. “Genesis” is a DIY surf documentary that captures Sloan and Luke Guinaldo, both pro surfers, on a trip to Indonesia marked by towering ocean waves and unexpected twists of fate on land. Sponsored by ...
During the last few years, we’ve shared many stories illustrating UH Maui College’s commitment to helping to prepare Maui Nui’s future workforce. As we embark on this holiday season, we present you with inspirational stories about two recent graduates, both of whom are now working in the ...
EDITOR'S NOTE: Physicians, providers, and administrative staff who practice at Maui Health hospitals and clinics answer questions from the public in “Healthwise Maui,” which appears on Thursdays. Maui Health operates Maui Memorial Medical Center, Maui Memorial Medical Center Outpatient Clinic, Kula Hospital & Clinic and Lana‘i Community Hospital and accepts all patients. To submit a question, go to the website at mauihealth.org/healthwise. Q: What is a wound care center, and who should go there? Barron Elleby, DPM, Podiatrist and Wound Care Provider, Maui Memorial Medical Center ...
Maui County lawmakers have approved a bill that clears the way for a new four-lane bowling facility in the heart of the island's “downtown” area. But the project’s almost-two-year saga of obtaining its regulatory clearances is a striking example of how the county’s inflexible zoning mandates can delay or even possibly block much-desired community projects. The estimated $5 million project was initiated in May 2023 by land-management company Pūlama Lānaʻi. Its plan was to tear down an old government building at Dole Park — once used as a bowling alley itself — and build a ...
The Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) is highlighting the critical importance the community plays in protecting the island from little fire ants (LFA). This news comes during October as invasive species response programs across Hawai‘i highlight invasive ant awareness during “Stop the ...
