‘Fierce and Fearless’
The term “trailblazer” gets thrown around a lot, to the point where it’s become a cliche. But there is no more apt or succinct description of Patsy Takemoto Mink.
Wahine at the Helm
When the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s two flagship canoes, Hōkūle‘a and Hikianalia, set sail from Hilo on a “Kealaikahiki” voyage to Tahiti April 18, something was different from past trips. For the first time, Hōkūle‘a was both captained and navigated by a woman....
Navigating the Gender Gap
Captain Susie’s last name is Grubler, but around the harbor “Susie” suffices. With a reputation as a trail-blazer, she was one of the first female captains to sail out of Lāhainā.
A Voice Among the Stars
Sam King was among the many voices who testified before the State Legislature as it considered HB2024, which passed at the beginning of May and will transfer stewardship of the summit of Mauna Kea on the Big Island.
Friday Town Parties Gear Up for Comeback
Mayor Michael Victorino has given the green light for the resumption of Maui County’s Friday Town Parties, in which five cities take turns throwing community-minded, kid-friendly street parties on Friday evenings each month.
Molokai Streams to be Restored After 100 Years of Diversion
After more than a century of water diversions that often left them dry, five Molokai streams will have their flow at least partially restored following an April decision by the state Commission on Water Resource Management.