Announcements

COLLEGE TRANSFER WORKSHOP:

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

The University of Hawai‘i - West O‘ahu in partnership with the Moloka‘i Education Center will be hosting a College Transfer Workshop on Thursday March 8, 2007 from 9:30am-10:00am at the Moloka‘i Education Center. 

Information about the Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration – Accounting or General Business Administration, Social Sciences – Applied Track or Early Childhood Education, and the Certificate in Substance Abuse and Addictions Studies or Health Care Administration, as well as, admissions assistance, program information, and basic financial aid information will be provided.

Ku Ka Lau Lama – Aka`ula Dinner Benefit Auction

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007

Meet Nancy McPherson

Friday, February 9th, 2007

Amongst the cast of usual suspects scattered through Molokai planning meetings  there is  new face which you may have seen. Her name Nancy McPherson and she’s a workaholic.

In October 2006, she became Molokai’s first full time, on-island Molokai Planner.  McPherson is the go-to person for help with planning permits and changes in zoning.  Working closely with Maui County over the internet and with the local planning commission, she handles a myriad of tasks pertaining to state land use designation, zoning, SMA boundaries, and a myriad of other issues within the field of planning. Though her list of responsibilities may sound complex, the intent behind McPherson’s job is quite simple: she’s here to help.

Rare Bird Sighting on Molokai Excites Birdwatchers Around the Nation

Friday, January 5th, 2007

Arleone Dibben-Young, who raises endangered Hawaiian nene geese, reports the rare sighting of two juvenile Bewick’s Swans on Molokai. She comments “The European counterpart of the American Whistling Swan, these two young birds obviously made a wrong turn. Is there a better a place to spend the winter?” The sighting made national news.

Post-election statement from Mayor-elect Tavares

Sunday, November 12th, 2006

In the days ahead, it will be important to reach out---across party lines, across branches of government and throughout the community to find the resources and solutions needed to address the complex problems before us. Building and renewing relationships with federal and state officials and with our County Council is essential. Developing a team of experienced and knowledgeable people to serve as members of a new administration will also be key to making a difference. An effective and responsive government is possible only through the commitment of capable and talented people who are dedicated to accomplishing the goals and objectives necessary to achieving a new vision.

That new vision includes a community in balance. A balance between a strong and diversified economy and the preservation of those qualities that make Maui County so special---from the expressive spirit of our diverse cultures to the spectacular beauty of our natural resources.

• A community with sufficient water for agriculture, stream flow restoration and affordable and workforce housing.
• A community with safe and clean drinking water.
• A community with decent and affordable places to live.
• A community whose energy needs are met through greater and greater use of renewable energy to reduce our dependency on expensive offshore fossil fuels, diversify our economy and provide greater energy security.
• A community with a sustainable agricultural economy with the capacity to grow more and more of our own food and fuel.
• A community with beautiful open space, well-maintained parks, and ongoing stewardship of our ocean resources.
• A community with the roads and highways and transportation systems needed to move people and goods throughout the islands.

This vision is one for all of Maui County. Now it’s time to bring it to life!