So last week my email inbox at work brightened with a surprising message from the Maui Police Department. They sent me–and the rest of Maui's media–a copy of their 2014 accounting of official police misconduct. The report, addressed to the Legislative Reference Bureau, is a summary of "all incidents and violations of Department Policies and Procedures which resulted in the … [Read more...] about Maui Police Department releases 2014 accounting of police misconduct
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Maui Rep. Mele Carroll Resigning From State House Because Of Health
State Representative Mele Carroll, a Democrat whose district includes Haiku, Paia, Hana, Kahoolawe, Molokai and Lanai, is resigning from the state House of Representatives because of her health. A Jan. 20 news release from the state House of Representatives communications office offered a few details: "After consulting with doctors, contemplating her situation, and confirming … [Read more...] about Maui Rep. Mele Carroll Resigning From State House Because Of Health
2014 Maui Year In Review
This was a year of great storms, both political and climatic. It’s the year we got the new governor that apparently everyone wanted, and the year some of Maui’s most powerful and infamous police officers decided to hang up their badges (some more willing than others). This was the year Kimo Apana attempted to make a big comeback, while voters made Governor Neil Abercrombie take … [Read more...] about 2014 Maui Year In Review
Hawaii Governor-Elect David Ige Makes Tourism Industry Boss His New Chief Of Staff
After giving current Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie an historic plastering in the 2014 Democratic Primary Election, and then cruising to an easy victory over two far-better known rivals earlier this month, Governor-elect David Ige’s rise to power has been revolutionary in every sense of the term. This is fascinating, because Ige himself is as status-quo as they come. And … [Read more...] about Hawaii Governor-Elect David Ige Makes Tourism Industry Boss His New Chief Of Staff
Hunt Development Group To Build 68 ‘Luxury’ Homes In Kihei
The photo above is in jest, but not by much. Just when you thought South Maui had all the "luxury" homes it needed, Hunt Development Group went and broke ground on a few dozen more. On Oct. 6, the company held a groundbreaking and blessing ceremony at the site of their new Nu'u Aina development, which is located mauka of Pi'ilani Highway near the Maui Research and Technology … [Read more...] about Hunt Development Group To Build 68 ‘Luxury’ Homes In Kihei