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Real question remains about case involving judge
May 19, 2013 Thank you to former Judge E. John McConnell for the details of Family Court Judge Mimi DesJardins’ violations (Viewpoint, May 14). more »»
Police report urged when parked vehicles damaged
May 19, 2013 Hitting a parked car and causing damage without leaving a note can open you up to legal charges of hit and run. more »»
Too early for GMO industry to claim products safe
May 19, 2013 Here we go again. In the 1950s, a powerful industry said its product was safe. Back then, not only were people allowed to smoke on planes but the airlines gave out free four-packs of cigarette. more »»
Proper diet could prevent the need for mastectomy
May 19, 2013 Actress Angelina Jolie underwent a preventive double mastectomy after learning that she carries a mutation of the BRCA1 gene, which sharply increases her risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian... more »»
Self-determination is most basic of human rights
May 19, 2013 I am writing to voice my strong support for, and agreement with, the May 11 Viewpoint on the Hawaiian language. The author of this excellent Viewpoint made the argument very well. more »»
Officials get raise while money wasted needlessly
May 19, 2013 This is outrageous. more »»
Viewpoint: Personal watercraft rental business is safe and respectful
May 18, 2013 As the owner-operator of Pacific Jet Sports Inc., I’d like to respond to some recent letters and some misconceptions about my business, which has been in operation since 1982. more »»
Guide your children away from violent TV shows
May 18, 2013 So, seeing all the violent crimes on TV reminds me of all the shows that show similar things. Please remember to have your children guided away from these shows. more »»
Support urged for probe into IRS’ actions
May 18, 2013 As we are learning of the Internal Revenue Service abuse of power in information gathering on the 501(c)4 status of Tea Party and other groups around the country, I urge all readers to support the... more »»
More people like White are needed on council
May 18, 2013 So, Council Member Mike White stands on principle on highly paid parks chief Glenn Correa (15 percent raise to $114,700) and insists at that salary he ought to have the capability of presenting his... more »»
Crackdown on distracted driving is appreciated
May 18, 2013 Thank you to the Maui Police Department for enforcing the distracted driving law. I’m tired of seeing drivers talking and especially texting while they driv. more »»
Theater offers opportunity for rare perspective
May 17, 2013 Theater is alive. One of theater’s most valuable assets is that it’s alive. This can create the opportunity to view a rare perspective. more »»
IRS scandal the newest fetish for the right wing
May 17, 2013 The right wing’s next fetish is going to be an Internal Revenue Service scandal, complete with an avalanche of months of House hearings and around-the-clock armageddon coverage by Fox News alleging ... more »»
One-judge selection process is flawed
May 17, 2013 Art Maui 2013 is now history. more »»
Understanding health care act is essential to all
May 16, 2013 The Maui News has done a great service to readers by letting them know about the cost impacts of health care reform, also known as the Affordable Care Act (“HMSA chief says reform won’t lower rates... more »»
Game’s cancellation a sad day for Maui baseball
May 16, 2013 I was really looking forward to the Baldwin/Maui High baseball game on May 11, only to be disappointed, as so many fans were. After a night of rain, it was the only canceled game. more »»
Administration still lying about Benghazi murders
May 16, 2013 I found the political cartoon May 12 insulting and outrageous to suggest that as Americans we simply turn off the news about Benghazi. I was not brought up this way. more »»
Get politics out of funding process for nonprofits
May 15, 2013 The process where by the County Council determines which nonprofits get funding and how much is a complete farce. It’s something one would expect to see in a Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera. more »»
Gay marriage should be legalized in all states
May 15, 2013 Controversy on the topic of gay marriage has run rampant through the American media in recent months. Not allowing gay marriage is unethical. Homosexuality is not a choic. more »»
Demonizing the right is left’s fall-back position
May 15, 2013 Once again, I sit in awe after reading “Stop printing those stupid, right-wing diatribes” (Letters, May 5). more »»
Judge singled out for prosecution
May 14, 2013 Second Circuit Family Court Judge Mimi DesJardins has, in essence, been forced to retire and plead no contest to tampering with a government record, a misdemeanor. more »» South Maui Volunteers: Hoaloha ‘Aina May 20, 2013 dune restoration, trail maintenance, weeding and working with native dune plants; 7:30-9:30 a.m. Call 264-1798 for directions or check southmauivolunteers.com for weekly location. more » Community Events
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