August 19 will mark the 90th anniversary of the passage of the federal Social Security Act, legislation which has ensured that we, our country’s senior citizens, may be assured financial support, to live with dignity after our working careers have ended. This law stipulates that funds are ...

I am writing to express my appreciation for the way Judge Boyd Mossman handled many difficult cases, bringing the community together and helping both victims and perpetrators heal. In light of the recent incident involving the pig hunt and pet killing, I believe Judge Mossman would have ...

Over the past decade, my husband and I have traveled to Maui seven times from our home in upstate New York. We could vacation anywhere in the world, yet we always choose Maui. It’s not just Mai Tais and sunsets that draw us back; it’s the people, the culture and the aloha spirit. When ...

Why are there so many driving loud mopeds, motorcycles and trucks on Maui County roads? It’s a shame that the owners can’t be more considerate of other people’s quietude. Jason B. Kim Wailuku

The rush to repurpose the Minatoya properties has been moved from Jan 2026 to July 2028 or 2030. There are at least three things wrong with this. Tasha Kama is concerned that this bill is moving too fast. She should be, but no amount of time will be enough if the bill does not evolve to ...

The recent sentencing of Krys-Ryan Saito Carino and his accomplice, Jayden Jarnesky, in the killing of pet pig Eddie has sparked outrage in our community and highlights a troubling deficiency within Maui’s legal system: its failure to deliver justice for animals. A mere five days in jail ...