It’s hard to believe sometimes that we’ve been around for two decades. Sure, we’ve changed a lot in that time (what hasn’t?). But in that time, we’ve brought you a lot of stories–some good, others not so much, but all with the goal of publishing interesting, readable and honest stories about what’s really going on in Maui County. That commitment remains the same today as it was … [Read more...] about MauiTime celebrates 20 years of independent journalism
Anthony Simmons
Maui Liquor Commission finally schedules dancing rule hearing 6 days after state deadline
So this Thursday, Oct. 1 is the ostensible deadline for the County of Maui to get its act together in regards to Act 136, the new state law that requires county Liquor Commissions to define dancing (since they’re so insistent on enforcing dancing restrictions). “No later than October 1, 2015, each county liquor commission that regulates dancing shall adopt or amend rules … [Read more...] about Maui Liquor Commission finally schedules dancing rule hearing 6 days after state deadline
Maui County Liquor Commission discusses new dancing law on Wednesday, Aug. 12
Dancing in a club or restaurant on Maui has always been a cozy experience: women in tight tops moving just inches away from guys in knee-length shorts while everyone perspires because the dance floor is, well, tiny. It's been this way because the Maui County Liquor Commission–the panel of mayoral appointees who meet once a month to approve liquor licenses and the county's … [Read more...] about Maui County Liquor Commission discusses new dancing law on Wednesday, Aug. 12
Hawaii state Legislature taking up Maui LC dancing regulations yet again
Here’s a story you’ve heard many, many times before: the Hawaii state Legislature is considering a bill that would force all the county Liquor Control departments to define “dancing.” Known as SB 868, the bill was introduced by 14 state Senators including Maui’s own J. Kalani English, Roz Baker and Gil Keith-Agaran. “As the co-founder of Maui Dance Advocates we have been … [Read more...] about Hawaii state Legislature taking up Maui LC dancing regulations yet again
Talking Story with Jiva Jive about his long battle to loosen the County of Maui’s dancing restrictions
Over the last decade or so, I’ve attended more than my fair share of hearings of both the Maui County Liquor Commission and the Liquor Control Board of Adjudication. In that time, a lot of controversial issues have come up–like why the LC enforces noise regulations and punishes establishments for booking acts that use profanity onstage–but nothing seemed so senseless as its … [Read more...] about Talking Story with Jiva Jive about his long battle to loosen the County of Maui’s dancing restrictions