Market Street, Wailuku, 1900

The Maui News started unpretentiously on February 17, 1900, as a once-a-week four page publication. The original publisher, Judge George B. Robertson, had high ideals and hopes for his hometown paper. He had ordered a flatbed press and accompanying type and set it up in a building he purchased in the Bailey block at the top of Main St., Wailuku. He first used the press in January 1900 for job printing of a backlog of orders, but by February he was able to bring out the first edition of the Maui News. Mr. Robertson had enthusiasm, vision and a whole lot to say. Here is his introductory editorial: "With this issue the MAUI NEWS modestly takes its place among the sisterhood of Hawaiian newspapers. The psychological moment for its appearance has arrived and it is here merely to enjoy the luxury of flourishing on Maui, the loveliest, healthiest and altogether most delightful island in Hawaii nei.