During the dinner break of the Maui County Council's organizational meeting on Monday, Jan. 2, I spotted Corporation Counsel Patrick Wong standing outside the Kalana O Maui building. Walking up to him, I asked for an update on his high stakes Las Vegas gambling hobby. Watch the video for his response. As we reported in our June 17, 2015 cover story “Maui County Corporation … [Read more...] about Maui County Corporation Counsel Pat ‘The Gambler’ Wong Confronted about Las Vegas Gambling
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Annual Plantation Festival at Queen Kaahumanu Center
The first ever Plantation Festival takes place this Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Queen Ka`ahumanu Shopping Center. In celebration of Maui’s people, you're invited to enjoy cultural cuisine, live music and performances, a fashion show, plantation history walk, keiki games, crafts and more. There will be lots of prizes and a vacation giveaway to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Free. … [Read more...] about Annual Plantation Festival at Queen Kaahumanu Center
First ever Plantation Festival at Queen Ka`ahumanu Center
The first ever Plantation Festival will take place this Saturday, July 23 at the Queen Ka`ahumanu Center. In celebration of Maui’s people, they'll host cultural cuisine, live music and performances, a fashion show, plantation history walk, keiki games and crafts and more. There will also be many prizes and a vacation giveaway to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Free. 9:30am. Queen … [Read more...] about First ever Plantation Festival at Queen Ka`ahumanu Center
Did MauiTime jinx Maui County Corporation Counsel Patrick Wong?
It would seem like Maui County Corporation Counsel Patrick “The Gambler” Wong’s luck has turned, and not for the better. On Saturday, May 14, The Maui News reported that Wong’s latest financial disclosure statement reports that he only won “between $1,000 and $9,999” in Las Vegas last year. For most people, this would be wonderful news. But for Wong, who enjoys playing … [Read more...] about Did MauiTime jinx Maui County Corporation Counsel Patrick Wong?