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Investing in its youth yields gains for community
May 9, 2013 Thank you to Gladys Baisa for recommending an increase in funding for Maui youth centers and recognizing that the youth centers on Maui “provide vital services, contributing to a high quality of lif... more »»
Don’t allow the possession of knives on airplanes
May 9, 2013 In March, the Transportation Security Administration released that it would be allowing small pocket knives on to aircraft starting on April 25. more »»
Stop the free ride for owners of electric cars
May 9, 2013 As the owner of a gasoline-powered car, I totally agree with a May 1 letter writer’s criticism of the free ride that the electric car owners are getting, to wit: Why should we have to pay for their... more »»
Jessica’s Law is needed to protect Hawaii’s keiki
May 8, 2013 Jessica’s Law refers to the Jessica Lunsford Act from Florida, which mandates a minimum of 25 years to life for child sex offenders. Hawaii is one of the seven states in the U.. more »»
Parents cautioned about behavior at soccer matches
May 8, 2013 As a lifelong soccer player, I have noticed many things about the sport, the players and the referees, but mostly I’ve noticed many things about the crowds. more »»
Hike in vehicle registration fees extortion
May 8, 2013 Until vehicle registration fees are back to a reasonable level there should no new spending or hiring, only cuts and layoffs. more »»
One beautiful, entrance to Lahaina is now shabby
May 8, 2013 A couple of years ago, a beautiful new entrance to Lahaina was built as one drove in from the south. The road was widened, center medians were installed and nicely landscaped. Take a look at it now. more »»
Money being mishandled by council members
May 8, 2013 Let me get this straight or am I dreaming? A couple of council members want to raise the property tax so they can give more to nonprofit organizations and to their personal staff? What is the meanin... more »»
White’s plan to hold line on taxes is appreciated
May 8, 2013 I wanted to write and thank Council Member Mike White for his consideration for those who pay the bills of government on addressing the budget in such a way that there are no further increases in... more »»
True agenda of council chairwoman is revealed
May 8, 2013 Well, the truth finally surfaces concerning Council Chairwoman Gladys Baisa’s real agenda. more »»
We need to work together to keep our land clean
May 8, 2013 What happened to malama ka aina? We live on such a beautiful island but yet there is opala everywhere. I live in Kahakuloa, taking that 30-minute oceanview drive on Kahekili Highway every day. more »»
DMVL workers burdened by added workload
May 7, 2013 In response to an April 30 letter: The Kihei satellite office of the Division of Motor Vehicles & Licensing has a staff of three clerk. more »»
Politics should be kept out of budget process
May 7, 2013 On the front pages of The Maui News on April 30 and May 1, comments such as “mind-boggling” and “too Draconian” from the Maui County Council chairwoman on the conservative approach to the budget by... more »»
People would be safer if all guns were eliminated
May 7, 2013 There are very many problems surrounding gun control presently. I honestly think that gun violence is a rapidly growing area of concern that needs to be shut down immediately. more »»
Show more support for immersion program
May 7, 2013 Roughly 23 years ago, the Hawaiian immersion school came into existence on the Paia School campu. more »»
DOE making excuses while children go without
May 7, 2013 Some automated phones will ask, “In Spanish or English?” At the same time, officials are trying to keep illegals from crossing the border into the U.S. more »»
Former Maui resident thankful she left for Texas
May 7, 2013 I have been living off the island of Maui for nearly a year now, and after all that time virtually nothing has changed. more »»
Dump Salary Commission and give voters control
May 7, 2013 Watch the Akaku replays of the Salary Commission meetings and, after you have calmed down, after you have witnessed the fact that the Salary Commission is rigged, know that if the people can get one... more »»
Suffering inflicted on animals never OK
May 7, 2013 One hundred and fifty years ago, slavery was considered OK. It was not. One hundred and twenty-five years ago, child labor was considered OK. It was not. more »»
Note councilman’s actions and don’t vote for him
May 7, 2013 I hope people take note regarding Mike White, councilman for Haiku. more »» |
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