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Don’t make WMSA fall guy for Wailuku’s many woes
June 6, 2013 Should government waste and corruption be blamed on the Wailuku Main Street Association? Over the years, several petitions were sent to the Mayor’s Office about removing the self-serving director of... more »»
Separating the educational from the political
June 6, 2013 In the May 30 paper there was a response to my May 22 letter regarding Tea Party Maui’s tax-exempt status. more »»
What’s up with allowing kids in pickup beds?
June 6, 2013 I see $92 Click It or Ticket signs around Maui, which I firmly support. But it makes one wonder how that works in a pickup bed with beach gear and kids crammed in all around. more »»
Wal-Mart committed to giving back to community
June 5, 2013 I’m celebrating my one-year anniversary of returning to Maui and proudly serving as the store manager of Kahului Walmart, and I wanted to say mahalo to our community for supporting not only me but... more »»
Traffickers of human cargo need to be stopped
June 5, 2013 In order to secure and protect the border between Mexico and the United States, the coyotes must be hunted down, arrested and incarcerated. Coyotes are Mexican traffickers of illegal migrants. more »»
Remember the past, avoid making same mistakes
June 5, 2013 Years ago, as a University of Hawaii student, I jogged to Waikiki and swam in the natatorium, which was still open then. The natatorium, an ocean swimming pool, was built as a World War I memorial. more »»
Trash collectors leave ugly mess in their wake
June 4, 2013 Bravo to a May 28 letter writer for her letter about Maui trash trucks. I live Upcountry, where every week I make picking up after Maui trash collectors part of my dog-walking routin. more »»
Political groups don’t deserve tax-exempt status
June 4, 2013 A May 30 letter writer stated that if MoveOn.org receives 504(c)4 status, Tea Party organizations should too. more »»
Violating the laws of nature has consequences
June 4, 2013 Whether you believe in God or not, everyone has a conscience and the dignity of man and the laws of nature, which ensure survival, must be considered when forming that conscience. more »»
Bureaucracy frustrates effort to renew license
June 4, 2013 I started the process on May 2 to get a copy of my marriage license by sending in a cashier’s check to the state Department of Health so I could renew my driver’s license by June 10. more »»
Viewpoint: County needs to move into 21st century
June 3, 2013 More than 40 years ago, our Maui County officials had the foresight to build the Kalana O Maui county building, which we still use to this da. more »»
Join Cameron Center’s anniversary celebration
June 3, 2013 On June 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Yokouchi estate in Wailuku, the supporters of the J. Walter Cameron Center will join together in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Cameron Center’s founding. more »»
Teacher being unfairly persecuted is a hero
June 3, 2013 It is utterly, utterly despicable that the teachers and school administrators at Sandy Hook Elementary who ran and hid are deemed heroes and glorified, yet a teacher at White Elementary School in... more »»
Dumping unwanted animals illegal, inhumane
June 3, 2013 As the owner of a small nonprofit animal welfare organization dedicated to keeping community cats in the community and out of the overcrowded shelter, I often field calls from the general public... more »»
Rude customers indifferent to needs of employee
June 3, 2013 The Maui News runs stories about behavior, both courteous and discourteous. This is an example of the latter. more »»
Scouts moving ahead, but need to go another step
June 2, 2013 Scouting offers great benefits, both practical and psychological. I was a Scout, so I know that life. And the Scouts have taken a great leap forward by deciding to admit boys acknowledged to be gay. more »»
Another side to the story of inquiries by IRS
June 2, 2013 There’s always another side to stories you read in the media. When you see the political hacks in both parties in Washington, D.. more »»
Senator’s visit to Syria undermines president
June 2, 2013 Little wars in the Middle East are not small things with more than 800,000 citizens killed since 9/11. These little wars have cost Americans an estimated 6,650 dead, 50,000 wounded and $661 billi. more »»
GMO moratorium needed until safety can be assured
June 1, 2013 I feel compelled to include pertinent research regarding the risks of genetically modified organisms, as I believe the May 26 article did not adequately address them. more »»
After graduation comes bursting of the bubble
June 1, 2013 At the recent Seabury Hall graduation, I sat next to a realis. more »» |
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