Natural teeth whitener removes bathtub stains, spares reefs

My dental hygienist kindly offered me this tip at my last cleaning: to keep teeth whiter between visits, brush once a month with a mixture of baking soda (tsp) and hydrogen peroxide (1 cap full). These compounds when mixed together remove coffee and tea stains from teeth naturally. Turns out baking soda comes from a [...]

Aloha Federal Stimulus Money

How does the 2009 Stimulus package passed by Congress impact Hawaii? I decided to follow the money.
Over one billion dollars will flow from the Federal coffers to Hawaii, according to Hawaii Congresswomen Mazie Hirono’s official website. On the site, Hirono points out that “There are no earmarks in this bill.” Well, that’s a relief. Adding [...]

New Bed & Breakfast Law in Effect for Maui County

The new Maui County ordinance requires that large “Notice” signs must be posted in front of properties prior to submitting an application for a permit to operate a B&B. Hence, we see them popping up all over the place on Maui.