Local expertise needed for sea
Mess with Mother Nature — particularly nearshore waters — and you’re sure to run into one of Newton’s laws — for every action there is an equal reaction. Since so little is known about how the ocean floor is affected by storms and work on the shoreline, messing with Mother Nature can also result in unintended consequences. Those who know say the only sure way to maintain beaches is to move all building away from the shoreline since the formation of inland dunes helps hold shoreline sand during periods when there is natural erosion and replenishment. Of course, humans being humans, they want to build as close to the water as possible, and when property starts disappearing they want to hold the line with seawalls, groins and other armoring. Those who know say armoring coastlines just results in less beach — if not on the spot, then down the coast a bit. The jury is still out on various methods of replacing sand that has disappeared. The state Department of Land and Natural Resources h
» Full StoryNo rain leaves us less water
As long as there is water in the tap, a good flow from the shower and the toilet flushes, it’s easy to forget just how critical the water situation is on Maui.
The island is edging from dry to parched. The summer and early fall months are
Panel changes Halloween operation
It’s an understatement to say Lahaina has a colorful past. It was the capital of Kamehameha’s kingdom when he chose to live there. It was the guarded and sequestered home of some of the most revered ali‘i. It was a recreational and resupply port of c
» Full StoryMaui’s marine life threatened
Three pickup trucks owned by Oahu residents are impounded on Maui. The owners of the trucks are facing a total of $9,150 in fines and penalties if found guilty of collecting 934 river rocks from the Paukukalo shoreline.
Charlie Bright, Ra
Patriotism and principles
There’s no better time to consider patriotism than on July 4, the date commemorating the creation of the United States of America, and, more importantly, the principles that spawned that birth.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, th
TVR/B&B progress noted
Gladys Baisa, a first-term member of the County Council, is showing political courage — or, possibly confidence — in pushing for a resolution to one of the hottest controversies to hit Maui in recent years.
“We cannot continue to put this
Endolphins 7-6
Kalepolepo Park 7-7
Maui Divers 7-5
Time for Shave Ice 7-5
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For Love of Country 7-5
Lahaina Town Halloween 7-5
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