Disaster Alert, the free app developed by the Kihei-based Pacific Disaster Center (PDC) for iOS devices (iPhone, iPod touch and iPad) and Google’s Android platform, was featured in an article published today in the online version of USA Today. A shorter version is expected to appear in the weekend print edition of USA Today. PDC […]
Archive | Environment
An Exemplary Steward of the Environment
March 16, 2011
All volunteers who make a difference in the community by improving the environment deserve recognition, but volunteering every day for ten years and transforming an unkempt coastline into a thriving native ecosystem represents an extraordinary achievement. Mike Perry, retired Lahaina Postmaster, has been instrumental in transforming 20 acres of Kanaha Beach Park, makai of the […]
Meet the Department Director: David Goode, Public Works
March 9, 2011
The Focus Maui Nui process identified the key role of government and public officials in responding to community values and needs, and the importance of open, ongoing communication. To promote the dialogue, we present the first in a series of profiles of the newly appointed County Department Directors. David Goode, appointed in January 2011 as […]
Lessons on Growing Food and Sustainability in our Schools
March 2, 2011
The Maui School Garden Network that Lehn Huff created and coordinates as a community volunteer supports project-based learning for students of all ages across the County. It also serves to promote valuable information on nutrition and growing food locally. The Network is a partnership involving over 40 public and private schools (from preschool through high […]
Year of the Rabbit – A Symbol of Hope
December 29, 2010
The Chinese astrological symbol of the coming new year is appropriate for Maui County, Hawaii and the nation: 2011 will be the Year of the Rabbit, to be celebrated on the new moon on February 3rd. Chinese tradition holds the rabbit as a symbol of hope, an amiable, sensitive, modest and merciful pet of the […]
Student Interns Making a Difference
November 24, 2010
When a state-of-the-art photovoltaic (PV) system was installed on the roof of the Ke Alahele building in the Maui Research and Technology Park, a unique opportunity presented itself for two Maui students to show what they could contribute. The PV system is linked to a sophisticated energy storage system, demonstrating the technical potential of cutting-edge […]
Gubernatorial Forum on Maui Goes National
October 20, 2010
There’ s good news for anyone that missed the live October 6 broadcast of the “Focus 2010: Gubernatorial Conversation” on Akaku Maui Community Television between Lt. Gov. James “ Duke” Aiona and former U.S. Congressman Neil Abercrombie. The forum, held at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center and aired simultaneously on Hawaii Public Radio (HPR) […]
Abercrombie-Aiona: “A Gubernatorial Conversation” Focuses On Differing Approaches To Government
October 8, 2010
The conversation was polite, if occasionally pointed, as Lt. Gov. James “Duke” Aiona and former U.S. Congressman Neil Abercrombie made clear they agreed on defining issues even as they differed on how state government can respond. The Republican and Democratic nominees for governor appeared Wednesday, October 6 in “Focus 2010: A Gubernatorial Conversation,” a forum […]
Focus 2010: A Gubernatorial Conversation
September 28, 2010
On Oct. 6, candidates Congressman Neil Abercrombie and Lt. Governor Duke Aiona will participate in a gubernatorial debate, entitled “Focus 2010: A Gubernatorial Conversation.” The 90-minute forum will be broadcast live statewide; and is presented by Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) and Hawaii Public Radio (HPR), with the support of Akaku Maui Community Television, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, and […]
Focus 2010: We Want Your Questions!
September 7, 2010
Focus 2010: A Gubernatorial Conversation will be held on October 6, 2010 and you are invited you to participate in this important forum! The event is presented by Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) and Hawaii Public Radio (HPR) with support from Akaku Maui Community Television, the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, and the UH-Maui College. […]