The Latest from Lanai

Maui News: “Mufi Should be Chosen”

July 20, 2012

He is the right candidate, at the right time, for the 2nd Congressional seat. His background is replete with instances of working together to find compromises to solve problems. We’d urge a vote for Mufi Hannemann for the U.S. House of Representatives.

Hannemann Visits Lānaʻi

July 7, 2012

Mufi Hannemann had a great time on Lānaʻi a few weekends ago. He stopped in at Manele Bay and the Lodge at Koele to speak with employees and guests, and sampled all the ‘ono goodies at the Pineapple Festival! As… Continue »

Mufi visits Lānaʻi

June 16, 2012

Mufi paid a visit to the “Pineapple Isle” of Lānaʻi earlier this week!

Hannemann Awards Harvard Book Prizes to Maui County Juniors

June 3, 2012

As the first Samoan-American graduate from Harvard University, Mufi Hannemann has honored local high school juniors who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, achievement in extracurricular pursuits, and sound personal character with the Harvard Book Award.  The awards, which Hannemann, a Harvard… Continue »

Maui Mayors Endorse Mufi Hannemann for Congress

May 21, 2012

Three County of Maui chief executives—Mayor Alan Arakawa and former mayors Charmaine Tavares and James “Kimo” Apana—today announced their endorsement of former Honolulu mayor Mufi Hannemann, Democratic candidate for Congress for Hawaii’s 2nd District. Also present at the press conference… Continue »

Maui County Public School Seniors Earn Citizenship Awards

April 21, 2012

Forty-two seniors, one from every public high school in Hawaii, received Citizenship Awards on April 12 in recognition of their service to school and community.  From Maui County, six very deserving seniors received the award. The Citizenship Award, which marked… Continue »

Lanai Senior Earns Citizenship Award

April 21, 2012

  Forty-two seniors, one from every public high school in Hawaii, received Citizenship Awards on April 12 in recognition of their service to school and community. Ayla Aki of Lanai High School received the award sponsored by the Hawaii Lodging… Continue »

Giving Thanks on Lāna‘i

November 25, 2011

On the weekend before Thanksgiving, Mufi was on the island of Lāna‘i to participate in the annual Turkey and Rice giveaway, which has become a special November tradition on the Pineapple Isle. Brothers Jim and Randy Coon, who started the… Continue »

Turkey blessings on Lanai extend ‘far beyond today’

November 20, 2011

LANAI CITY – Lanai residents turned out for Trilogy Excursions’ annual Lanai turkey giveaway Saturday, taking home around 1,000 11-pound turkeys for their Thanksgiving feasts. “We look forward to this event every year,” said Lanai resident Jonie Sarmie. “This helps… Continue »

ILWU Announces Hannemann Endorsement on Maui

November 10, 2011

The ILWU Local 142 announced their endorsement of Mufi Hannemann on Maui yesterday, in his bid for the 2nd Congressional seat in the US House. Union officials said they need someone like Hannemann to stand up for the working people…. Continue »