November 18, 2023

Throughout history, the kanaka maoli of West Maui have learned to adapt to their environment under indigenous stewardship. Their ancestors’ experiences, teachings and mo‘olelo have been passed down through the generations, which has resulted in the cultivation of a give-and-take ...

November 16, 2023

• Q: How important is sleep for teens? Dr. Eri Shimizu, Internist and Functional Medicine, Olena Center for Health and Wellness: Getting enough sleep is very important for teens — it’s linked to improved academic performance, better health, more energy and even improved mood and ...

November 15, 2023

Although I joined the ranks of the Medicare nation only a year ago, I’ve been immersed in Maui’s senior community for nearly 40 years. In 1985, looking for a job — any job — while waiting for a radio gig to open up, I was hired by Hale Mahaolu as their Personal Care Program director, ...

November 10, 2023

Although so much has changed since the devastating fires of Aug. 8, the principles of good government remain the same. Local leaders must make decisions to address the concerns of residents. I heard the community loud and clear — that the county should ensure such a terrible disaster never ...

November 10, 2023

Maui County should make it easier for churches and other charitable organizations to build housing on their lands. Case in point: The nonprofit Family Life Center and King’s Cathedral in Kahului are partnering to put up 85 modular homes on 10 acres of the church’s land. These homes, ...

November 2, 2023

• Q: What is newborn screening and why does my baby need it? Dr. Lisa Yoshikawa, Pediatrics, Hawaii Permanente Medical Group: Newborn screening is a simple blood test done shortly after birth that checks for signs of certain genetic and metabolic diseases. By detecting these diseases ...

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