Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes $71 million a year playing in the National Basketball Association, not including endorsement. That is outrageous how someone playing professional sports can make so much money. It is not uncommon for many athletes to make $50 million a year in all professional ...

You knew it was an election year in the past as roads were resurfaced. Today, it’s all about housing. I agree, but can we put the horse before the cart?  The new housing complex adjacent to the Kihei Longs will create more traffic at the roundabout before and after school. The Lipoa ...

A two-million-gallon water tank is planned for Kihei, at the cost of over $12 million. It’s becoming pretty clear that our county government doesn’t care about Kula or Upcountry at all. This water tank is like a slap in the face for Upcountry residents. We have been begging, going to ...

I am a Junior at Lahainaluna High School. I am writing to you today because I believe we should be more involved in contributing towards the health of our native sea life. I’m specifically concerned about the Hawaiian monk seal. In 1976, they were classified as “endangered” under the ...

I don’t know how women wear high heels. I must say it does look good and it is sexy. Actually, high heels’ origin started with men as early the 15th century. I don’t know how women can tolerate the stress it puts on their feet. If you ask any podiatrist, they will tell you high ...

One day, a teacher was highlighting a number of gifts granted to humans. He spoke of thought, imagination, inspiration and the appreciation of beauty. After a pause, he added: “The mother; the heat of the Earth; and the sting of the scorpion, which represented our need to learn to overcome ...