For those not on Threads or just not on right now… It is absolutely blowing up with servicemembers posting photos of themselves in uniform saying “Me in my Antifa uniform.”. Thousands of them. #antifa Here my dad is his Antifa uniform, and proudly wearing his Antifa hat last year at the age of 91.

Great day yesterday joining Aloha Pu’u Kukui, TNC Maui terrestrial team and Kamehameha Schools to plant he kaukani mea kanu ‘oiwi – 1000 native plants! Above Honolua in the Pu’u Kukui preserve. A`ohe hana nui ka alu`ia. No task is too big when done together.

No dictators in Hāna, Maui!

The Pacific Golden Plovers or Kōlea in Hawaii, having fattened up and put on their ‘tuxedos’ of striking plumage, this week are gathering together to one day suddenly take off for the migration across the northern Pacific to the tundra of Alaska, to their breeding and nesting grounds.

Aloha ‘Oe, Pa My social media profiles use my middle name – to honor him. He lived fully to be an active, independent nonagenarian, sharp-witted & good-humored to the end. I hope I am so fortunate. I am because of him. Rest in love Paul Irwin Crawford, Jr. October 7, 1932 – March 25, 2025

kūʻē nvt. To oppose, resist, protest; opposite, versus, adverse, contrary, antagonistic, unwilling; objection. Lit., stand different. Kūʻē kānāwai, unlawful, contrary to law, illegal, against the law. hoʻo.kū.ʻē To cause opposition, to stir up resistance; to oppose, clash.

He aliʻi ka ʻāina; He kauā ke kanaka. The land is chief; People are its servant. – Mary Kawena Pukui, ʻŌlelo Noʻeau No. 531

I was honored to join KapuKapu ‘Ohana meeting today at Kealakekua, learned about many great projects and updates of the many partners, including Hoala Kealakekua Nui, ‘Ike Lawai’a, Conservation Int’l, DAR and State Parks, NPS & Healy Fndn. Such great collaborative spirit and mutual support. Imua!

@schatz.bsky.social I want to believe in you and I know you are good. But you are now one of the Schumer 10. You have to be able to explain why. Why was this the choice you made? If you can’t explain it then you shouldn’t have made it. A lot of us who want to have faith in you are waiting… explain!

Attended Mayor Bissen’s State of the County Address. His theme was Determination. Maui has faced major challenges recovering since Lahaina/Kula fires, and has shown amazing resilience. Helped restore my belief in good government! At local level we can make biggest impact. Very well done event.

Folks trying to save USAID are trying to counterprogram Musk's $40 million Super Bowl ad. They're asking everyone to share this video as widely as you can today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqUE...

Olowalu: Road to Resilience workshop held Thursday in Lahaina, hosted by TNC and UH Community Design Center, to gather community input for a vision of the Olowalu-Ukumehame coastline after the Honoapi’ilani Highway is moved inland. Proud for our TNC Maui Marine team to be managing this project!

NEWS: A federal judge issued a sweeping overnight block on Musk's DOGE team from accessing Treasury's payment system, warning of possible hacks or compromises. His order limits access only to officials w security clearances/training/need-to-know. www.politico.com/news/2025/02...

Celebrating 5th Birthday of Hāna Farmers Market today! For a small town, a thriving weekly market with a wide diversity of vendors, cultural workshops, music and other programs. A project of Hawaii Farmers Union-Hāna Chapter. (I helped start the market and serve as its treasurer) #farmersmarket

Some good news! Wisdom (Z333) the mōlī (Laysan albatross), the world’s oldest known wild bird — at least 74 years — has hatched another chick!

In these times of great anxiety, self-care is more important than ever. I find listening to Hawaiian music deeply relaxing and uplifting! Give a listen to KOKO Radio, streaming from Hāna, Maui, commercial-free 24/7, vintage, classic and modern Hawaiian music. radio.garden/listen/koko-...

Great piece in Office of Hawaiian Affairs newspaper about Makahiki ceremony in Hāna. I can’t express how meaningful and powerful it is to be part of it. Nothing for show, no tourists, just whole community, including the entire K-12 student body (many in ‘ōlelo Hawaiʻi track), all participating.

TNC is hiring for Hawai’i Island Marine Program Director position! This is my counterpart on Big Island. A great opportunity for someone passionate about protecting the ocean and supporting communities to work with an awesome team of dedicated marine conservationists and community partners.

Backyard visitors … pua’a

Monday I was privileged to help facilitate a meeting of the Honolua-Mokule’ia Marine Life Conservation District (MLCD) Conservation Action Plan Team, with Save Honolua Coalition, Hui O Wa’a Kaulua, Hawaii Wildlife Fund, Division of Aquatic Resources and local kuleana families, to implement solutions

Extra incentive for my morning walk

Napa cabbage at the Hāna Farmers Market yesterday, so a small batch of kim chee today #ferment #kimchee

Yesterday and today I am honored to be attending a gathering of the Ka’ūpūlehu Marine Life Advisory Committee (KMLAC) as they review feedback on their proposed fisheries rules and management plan for the Ka’ūpūlehu Fisheries Management Area (FMA) once the 10-year “Try Wait” period ends in July 2026.

I wrote this a while ago but seems relevant today…

“The surest way to be happy is to seek happiness for others.” —Martin Luther King, Jr. Happy MLK Day from Hawai’i

I love this Jazz Grooves station on Apple Music. Often it is my go-to for a great blend of jazz and hip-hop styles with a nice positive vibe, moving forward yet relaxing. And always evolving so I re-hear tracks I like but also get new ones. Whoever does the playlist, I am a big fan!

Heidi and I have developed a card game based on Hawaiian seabirds called E Lele! (Go Fly!) developed with the support of the Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Project. Played like Go Fish with extra elements of habitats, threats and protections. Fun for whole family and educational on seabird conservation.

go.bsky.app/8ENH6cC Marine Conservation Starter Pack Let me know if I've missed anyone or want to be added! 😊🐟🪸

Excited to be part of this opportunity for a community-driven vision of a resilient future for Olowalu-Ukumehame coastal area (south of Lahaina) once the coastal highway is realigned due to sea level rise. First community engagement workshop in Lahaina, Jan 30.

Happened to be staying in Volcano with my family and this happened! #kilauea #madamepele

Mele Kalikimaka! Enjoy Hawaiian Christmas music on KOKO Radio, streaming commercial-free 24/7 from Hāna, Maui! Streaming at www.kokolp.org 96.3 FM in Hāna town.

Mokulele from Kahului to Hāna had to fly around south side of Haleakalā due to the weather, so got a nice view of Hāna Bay and town.

Hau’oli Lā Kūʻokoʻa! Happy Hawaiian Independence Day! I am thankful for revival of the Kingdom of Hawaii’s historical holidays, and the knowledge to celebrate the recognition of Hawaii’s independence every Nov. 28.

Mokule’ia, O’ahu.

Papalaua, Maui - 23 year old endangered Hawaiian monk seal is spending a couple weeks here while he’s doing his annual molt.

Not sure how active I’ll be here on BlueSky but here’s some beauty from Maui.