UPDATE: The Environmental, Agricultural and Cultural Preservation Committee introduced a Maui Department of Agriculture. The item passed first reading at a full Council of Maui Count on July 10, 2020. The vote was 6-2, Yuki Sugimura and Tasha Kama voting no and one excused, Riki Hokama. The item will have a second reading at the […]
It appears that Maui County Mayor Victorino is imposing more than social distancing onto the residents of Maui. He has created a “humane distancing” issue onto himself and his administrative leaders. The conditions for unsheltered residents at Kanaha with the Beach park gate locked is unfathomable. The County is at the end of the hot, […]
The island of Maui in Hawai‘i has had one of the largest water battles in history. A hundred year plus battle. Long standing court cases, incestuous land and water boards, corporation control of government, all these and more have led a sad path for native tenants who merely want water to farm. Broken promises exhausted […]
This Event Has Been Rescheduled for December 26th, 2020 • Mahalo for tuning in Resource Recovery Maui prepares for a free remote event focused on applied solutions. In it’s third year, Farmers Voice Hawai‘i is proud to announce this year’s event, Resource Recovery: Let the Solutions Flow on December 26th, 2020. This will be an […]
Resource Recovery Maui 2021: Connecting Moku moku n. District, island, islet, section, forest, grove, Aloha Resource Recovery Maui Supporters, In it’s fourth year, Farmers Voice Hawai‘i’s event theme is Resource Recovery Maui 2021: Connecting Moku. It has been a transformative time and the need to learn from and lean on each other hasn’t been more […]
This event serves as a delivery mechanism for important education and awareness. Presenters spoke on subject matters relating to water, trash, energy, community organizing and cultural resources. We featured speakers that address contentious issues with vigor and resolve, environmental and social impact campaigns that boast direct action rather rhetoric and repeated failure. Bringing attention to […]
NIGHT BEFORE “Mom, tomorrow we are confirming that Hawai‘i tax map key process is fraudulent.” “I’m making cinnamon rolls.” “Okay let’s role play. Not to be negative just to consider all options. And where do you think we should park? is there room for all the cars?” Me, calmly, straight-faced, “I think we should park […]
Waikamoi Farmer Faces Land Dispute, Gun Threats & Water Poisoning Lifetime farmer of the abundant watershed of Waikamoi, Jesse Nakaoka and his wife Ona expose multiple counts of environmental crimes. The roadwork along the Hana Highway has been a busy place with multiple road repairs. Three different major areas being worked on means that many […]
The diligence of Share Your Mana is unmatched. Tenacious and calm fortitude through bureaucratic red tape and character differences makes this organization the leader in best practices with assisting Maui County’s less fortunate residents. A registered non-profit, Share Your Mana has garnered a myriad of supporters and partners. It’s valuable to include all who want […]
Remote testifying at the Maui County has become a reality after 25+ years. An alternative to public testimony has been triggered by concerns surrounding the corona virus. Maui residents can provide remote testimony for the April 9th Economic Development and Budget Committee meeting through an online program called, BlueJeans. The new option to testify via […]
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