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Environment
Lab Results Detect Contamination in Olinda and Lāhainā Water Supplies
The advisory in Lāhainā includes neighborhoods from Puamana to Leialiʻi Parkway, according to the county. In Kula, the affected area spans from Waiʻale Gulch to just beyond Ulupalakua.
Food and Drink
Baking With Purpose
The rise of Madame Donut and her community-driven culinary creations.
Arts & Entertainment
Black Pearl Astrology: August 2023
August Forecast The night sky will be shining brightly with a full moon in the sign of Aquarius to start the month on Aug. 1. This will be the first of two full moons in August. Two full moons occurring in a given month, otherwise known as a blue moon, only happens every 2-3 years.…
“I Was a Simple Man”
This time-bending, tear-jerking masterpiece reflects on the past and current state of Hawaiʻi.
Da Dish From Trish: July 2023
Maui’s music community is in the midst of a creative revolution — can you feel it?
Black Pearl Astrology: July 2023
The astrology of July pushes us to take a deep look at relationship dynamics.
Culture
Survivor’s Guilt: Navigating the Aftermath of Tragedy
Navigating the Aftermath of Tragedy
People’s Fund of Maui Gets Mixed Reviews as Multi-Millionaires Attempt to Offer Financial Aid
Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced the launch of this fund on Aug. 31, pledging to contribute $10 million.
Healing With Hooves
Paige DePonte empowers local youth through equine-assisted services.
Perpetuating Traditions & Birthing Change
Birth keeper Kiʻi Kahoʻohanohano is fighting for reproductive justice and the preservation of native Hawaiian traditions.
Eh Brah
Eh Brah: This is Aloha
I was bawling in my truck when a fellow local pulled up and asked what was wrong.
Eh Brah: Kolohe Moʻopuna
Determined to escape her old grandmother…..
Eh Brah: Alienated Kamaʻāina
As a brown skinned native Hawaiian I’ve never felt more out of place or judged.
Eh Brah: Random Bag of Dog Poop
Why you wanna’ spoil the beauty of the trail with your bag of dog poop?