March 18, 2013
2013 Pet Project
Representative Yamashita is happy to spearhead a "Pet Project" once again at the capitol. His office is collecting pet supplies to be distributed to the Hawaiian Humane Society, Oahu SPCA, K9 Kokua, Hawaii Cat Friends, and Hawaii Cat Foundation. Supplies include pet food, pet treats, reusable leashes, collars, gently used pet toys, towels and sheets.
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March 18, 2013
Bizarre Bazaar
On April 8, 2013, Maui legislators will be teaming up to host a fundraiser for the Maui Foodbank. Representative Yamashita's office has been coordinating the annual fundraiser since 2006 and is excited to be hosting it again.
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HB978 Relating to Health
Malama I Ke Ola Health Center provides much needed care for the Maui community. With these tough economic times, Malama I Ke Ola Health Center has had an increasing demand for services and is in need of additional medical facilities. This bill will help to provide an additional medical facility by allowing Kula Hospital to lease its medical clinic to Malama I Ke Ola Health Center and reach people who need medical service in our community. The legislature is working with the Kula Hospital administration, Kula Community Association, and Malama I Ke Ola Health Center to reach an agreement that will satisfy all parties.
March 23, 2011
2011 Pet Project
Representative Yamashita is happy to spearhead the 2011 Pet Project at the capitol. His office is collecting pet supplies to be distributed to the Hawaiian Humane Society, Oahu SPCA, K9 Kokua, Hawaii Cat Friends, and Hawaii Cat Foundation. Supplies include pet food, pet treats, reusable leashes, collars, gently used pet toys, towels and sheets.
March 23, 2011
Aloha Aina Earth Day
Aloha Aina Earth Day Event is coming to Upcountry Maui on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at King Kekaulike High School. There will be many recyclers participating so keep an eye out for more details as the date of the event approaches!
March 23, 2011
Boys and Girls Club
We congratulate Leah Kinores, the Boys and Girls Club of Maui Youth of Year. Leah represented the Upcountry Maui Club and competed against four other teens from Maui for this honor. Representative Yamashita presented a certificate and lei on March 10th
March 23, 2011
Upcountry Traffic-Related Improvements
Representative Yamashita was happy to assist Brytne Okuhata, a senior at King Kekaulike High School, with her senior project. Brytne worked very hard in rallying for sidewalks along Old Haleakala Highway between King Kekaulike High School and the Pukalani Terrace Center. Recognizing the importance of this issue, Representative Yamashita has requested funding for this project.
After hearing numerous concerns from his constituents regarding the intersection of Kula Highway and Haleakala Highway, funds to construct a right turn lane on west-bound Haleakala Highway, traffic signal improvements, signage and markings have been requested.