As an old-school newshound — meaning I can remember typewriters — I am familiar with the old newsroom saying, "If you don't like the news, just wait a few minutes." Lately, I find myself waiting more than a few minutes for another shoe to drop in a present-day saga widely referred to as ...
The attack at Kaanapali by local youths on visitors to our island has not been addressed by Mayor Richard Bissen and this is his responsibility. Where is he when something like this happens? Tourism is responsible for billions of dollars pouring into our state every year, which supports our institutions and infrastructure and provides many jobs for locals. His silence is questionable and will be remembered next election time. What we need is a leader, not someone who hides his head when a controversial happening occurs. Richard SargentLahaina
I recently visited my Maui family and was disheartened to see paid parking spreading to the Kamaole Beach parks. For generations, Maui's beaches have represented something increasingly rare in America: a place where residents and visitors alike could access some of the world's most beautiful natural resources without being nickel-and-dimed at every turn. The beach was the beach. It belonged to everyone. Paid parking may seem like a minor administrative change, but it reflects a larger shift that many residents have been warning about for years. Every new fee, app, permit and ...
As a physician, I read with concern the recent letter describing one Maui County resident’s struggle to access oncology care. While I cannot comment on any individual’s experience, I want our community to know that we understand these concerns and how difficult they can be for patients and families. Over the past year, changes in oncology services across Maui County have significantly reduced local access to cancer care. We understand that a cancer diagnosis — or the uncertainty that can continue after treatment — is challenging enough without worrying about how or where to ...
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is not qualified to be the attorney general of the United States because he has demonstrated a hopeless conflict between the rule of law — which he has taken an oath to support — and his sense of personal loyalty to President Donald Trump, whom he ...
The Democratic Socialists of America use people of color as fashion accessories. Sure, they put black or brown faces on ballots, and they talk a big game about racism. But black and brown voters are not choosing their candidates. The DSA national membership chooses, and it is 85% white. Look ...
