VIEWPOINT
Recently, the County Council’s Planning Committee held a panel discussion to address two resolutions that I introduced. They appealed to the federal and state governments to do something about the excessively high price of gas and reduce our oil dependency here in Maui County. According to the American Automobile Association and Cable News Network, Maui County was recognized as having the highest gas prices in the nation. Many are wondering why gas prices are falling drastically on the Mainland but very little to none here in Maui County. This has even caused some residents to speculate violations of anti-trust laws (Letters, Aug. 16). The rising cost of fuel is negatively affecting our economy and our quality of life. It is arguably the No. 1 issue on people’s minds.
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Some of the best, most objective measures of our state’s business and investment climate show that Hawaii is succeeding at creating a more secure economic future.
» Full StoryFirefighters did better than those responsible for land
God bless Maui firefighters, thank you for saving our house.
We live on Ohina Place and watched in awe as you saved all the houses on the south side of the road.
Neighbors pitch in to save house and pets from blaze
We would like to express a heartfelt mahalo to the Maui Fire Department and all of the good Samaritans and wonderful neighbors who helped save our house and our two pets, Spooky and Gizmo, from Saturday’s awful fire.
» Full StoryCounty, who is looking out for Maui’s children?
One of my core beliefs is if you are going to invest in a nonprofit you should concentrate on the most defenseless people in our community — the very young and the very old.
» Full StoryIolani Palace takeover just bad news for Hawaii
Anti-Hawaiian propaganda (Letters, Aug. 22)? Please!
For decades young and old Hawaiian people have gone back to school to educate themselves to become true leaders in our islands and communities.


