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Sharing Mana‘o
May 1, 2013 Ah, the merry month of May has begun, and so has my annual lament: Why don’t the schools celebrate May Day ON May Day?! I know I sound like an old fuddy-duddy, but doggone it, some things shouldn’t... more »»
Keiki o ka ‘Aina
April 30, 2013 I had a happy day a while ago, one of my all-too-rare local-girl barefoot days. more »»
Chair's 3 Minutes: Council to carry county budget across finish line
April 28, 2013 Today’s preparation determines tomorrow’s achievements. more »»
Neighbors: Gone, not forgotten
April 26, 2013 For nearly four decades, John Molina Sr. kept the beat for the Molina Brothers Orchestra, the family ensemble that provided the soundtrack to some of the most significant events in many Maui lives. more »»
Sharing Mana‘o
April 24, 2013 I’m seeing the world through new eyes, having just come from my annual eye examination and contact lens fitting. more »»
Keiki o ka ‘Aina
April 23, 2013 The sun was low in the sky, and I was on Ka‘anapali Beach at the Sheraton Maui, waiting to view for the first time the famed sunset cliff dive off Black Rock, a tradition since the hotel’s inception... more »»
Ask The Mayor
April 22, 2013 Q: Will there be another “Open House” at the county building for people to talk to different departments regarding county building permits? A: The next Permitting Open House will be held from 1 to 3... more »»
Chair's 3 Minutes: Council wants to know how real property tax affects you
April 21, 2013 April is National County Government Month. The real property tax is the most significant revenue source for many counties, and that’s long been the case for Maui Count. more »»
The State of Aloha
April 19, 2013 A few years ago, a fresh newcomer to the north shore told me about a beach party at “The Cove. more »»
Sharing Mana‘o
April 17, 2013 This is the first column I’ve ever started without a clear idea of how it would end. more »»
Keiki o ka ‘Aina
April 16, 2013 We recently treated ourselves to a weekend at the Sheraton Maui, where in 20 years on the island I’d never been. more »»
Ask The Mayor
April 15, 2013 Q: With respect to vehicles with tinted windows, how can Maui Police Department officers ensure that laws are being followed, specifically: 1) seat belts are properly placed? and 2) cellphones are... more »»
Chair's 3 Minutes: Fairness matters - Budgets aren’t just about numbers
April 14, 2013 A budget is a moral document. That maxim has been reinforced this month, as the council’s Budget and Finance Committee has heard from the people of Maui County during nighttime district meeting. more »»
Neighbors: Come together in Haiku
April 12, 2013 It may no longer have a lawnmower race or the “pineapple scramble,” but the Haiku Hoolaulea and Flower Festival is still true to its “homespun” roots and unique Haiku flair, says organizer and... more »»
Sharing Mana‘o
April 10, 2013 I seem to be having an identity crisis, although I hesitate to call it a crisis, since it’s not causing me any stress or anxiety. In fact, it’s more like a coming-out, a celebration of selves. more »»
Keiki o ka ‘Aina
April 9, 2013 Late one night at the Republican convention of 1902, Henry P. more »»
Ask The Mayor
April 8, 2013 Q: As a longtime Kahului resident, I have noticed that the residential area over the years has construction that appears not to be in compliance with zoning and building codes, such as apartment-typ... more »»
Chair's 3 Minutes: Tips offered for public on preparing testimony for council
April 7, 2013 The County Council’s annual budget session has begun. On March 25, the council received Mayor Alan Arakawa’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2014. more »» |
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