Endorsement: Yes on 12 & ‘Onipa‘a 2022 Candidates Vote to stop development money from buying control of Maui's County Council Posted by Jonathan Greenberg - October 28, 2022 View the Maui Independent’s video endorsement, narrated by Alika Atay, or read the text version…
‘Onipa’a 2022 Candidates Unite Against Pro-Development Millions Flooding Council Election Johnson, Paltin, Rawlins-Fernandez, Sinenci, Ahia, Boone, Hocker, and Knox fight to preserve Maui’s five person progressive majority Posted by Jon Woodhouse - October 17, 2022 As Maui’s electorate prepares to vote for County Council candidates a clear choice has emerged.…
A Tribute to Maui’s Dedicated Activist Mark Sheehan Mark Was a Guiding Force and Tireless Fundraiser Behind Many Environmental Efforts Posted by Jon Woodhouse - September 15, 2022 Mark Sheehan, a champion for Maui’s environment and progressive causes, passed away on September 9…
Vote Yes on Charter Revisions Passed By County Council Term limits & new Dept. of Agriculture for sustainable future to transition Maui out of plantation era policies on the ballot Posted by Jon Woodhouse - October 8, 2020 Passed by a majority of the Maui County Council, the 7 charter amendments on the…
Mainland SuperPACs & Old Guard Try to Stop Important Charter Amendments Offshore money floods Maui to stoke fears and thwart people-powered Democracy Posted by Jon Woodhouse - October 6, 2020 Banners urging Vote NO on all Maui County Charter Amendments are proliferating around Maui, while…
Maui Ohana Slate Surges to 5-4 Council Victory with New Activist Energy Keani Rawlins-Fernandez Says She Will Support Kelly King as Council Chair to Implement Progressive Solutions Posted by Jon Woodhouse - November 8, 2018 A major victory for Maui Ohana candidates in Tuesday’s election is likely to signal a…
Q&A with Maui County Council’s People Powered Leader Alika Atay "We have the opportunity to wake everybody up and say what is important is keeping Maui Maui" Posted by Jonathan Greenberg - October 31, 2018 What brought you to politics? I’ve been a community servant and leader for well over…
Just Say No To Roz Baker Ignore Her Ads: Her Record as a Backroom Booster of Pesticide Conglomerates Has Been Disgraceful Posted by Jon Woodhouse - August 6, 2018 Almost Orwellian in its doublespeak deception, Maui Senator Roz Baker’s latest campaign ad promotes her…
Maui March for Our Lives Benefit to Feature Musical Stars This Saturday Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Steven Tyler, Mick Fleetwood Among Luminaries Performing to Support Teen Movement Against Gun Violence Posted by Jon Woodhouse - March 21, 2018 In support of Maui students protesting gun violence in our nation’s schools a number of…
“It’s Not Your Water” Will the Giveaway of More Than 80% of Maui's Public Waters Continue? Posted by Faith Ewbank - October 14, 2017 The battle over Maui’s public water resources, a battle pitting the common interest of Native…