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Small store creates big controversy

The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo Ninety-four-year-old Hanzawa’s Variety Store sits at the corner of Kaupakalua and Awalau roads in a mauka section of Haiku. The store owners have proposed an expansion that they say they need to stay viable as a business. But some neighbors are concerned the project would change the character of their community.
November 21, 2009

WAILUKU — The shop itself might be tiny, but a proposal to rezone and expand the 94-year-old Hanzawa’s Variety Store has grown into a big controversy in the usually laid-back Kaupakulua community. Some of the neighbors who oppose the project say they aren’t ready to accept a compromise that’s been proposed, and store owner Matt Daniells said he’s exhausted and near the end of his rope after spending five years and more than $100,000 on his zoning application so far. Both sides say they’re sad that the dispute has led to angry words and hurt feelings between neighbors in this small, rainy corner of Haiku. “We only had great respect for Mr. Hanzawa,” said Leina Shirota-Purdy, who owns land opposite the store and grew up within walking distance. “It’s just sad, because we’re all longtime friends, and it’s come to the point that we’re just not friendly anymore.

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MACC tonight for iconic pair

November 21, 2009

Cecilio & Kapono entertain residents and staff of Ka Hale A Ke Ola homeless shelter Friday afternoon.

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Alleged spy difficult but sane — prosecutor

November 21, 2009

HONOLULU — A Maui man accused of spying for China is difficult to work with and makes wild exaggerations but is legally able to stand trial, a federal prosecutor asserted Friday.

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Two facing charges in incident that injured 50-year-old

November 21, 2009

WAILUKU — Two men are facing robbery and assault charges for an attack at a Maalaea park this month that injured a 50-year-old man.

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Pushing limits, having fun

November 21, 2009

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Testing the greens

November 21, 2009

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