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Love Wins: What happened when the Westboro Baptist Church came to Maui
Maybe I shouldn’t write this story. I mulled over that thought for weeks. After all, how could I write about the Westboro Baptist Church, “arguably the most obnoxious and rabid hate group in America,” without giving them the attention they thrive off? What could I add to more than a decade of reporting on their…
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Make Yourself Heard! The Coconut Poll Edition by Readers Like You
How often do you wonder what other people are thinking? If you’re like me, the answer is a lot. There’s the stranger waiting in line with eyes fixed on their phone, the curious person who passes like clockwork on the way to some unseen job, the worker jamming away in the office down the hall,…
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Nearly Half of Maui Homes Sold in Last Decade Were Bought by Non-Residents, DBEDT Reports
Forty-eight percent of homes purchased in Maui County during the last decade were sold to buyers outside the state, according to data from the Hawai‘i Department of Business,…
Decriminalization! What you need to know
Last year, Hawai‘i joined the league of states that have enacted laws to decriminalize or legalize marijuana for recreational use. According to the National Organization for the Reform…
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More Than Just a Showcase: Haiku Open Mic is a night of community and collaboration
Down the hallway of the Haiku Cannery on a Thursday night, past the array of musicians tuning their instruments, you’ll run into an open mic. From 7-9pm,…
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News of the Weird: Ewe needs a bra, Christmas gift gone wrong, and chicken vs. pig
TRUE LOVE Kelly McGraw, 37, of Portsmouth, England, and her husband, James, 40, have enjoyed playing pranks on each other throughout their 24-year marriage. But before Christmas,…
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Eh Brah! Trying for a face-to-face with God or what?
I suppose, young lady, that you do believe in God, right? That’s my first guess since you have a big “HE>I” sticker on the back window of…
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Restaurant Review: SixtyTwo MarcKet Restaurant in Wailuku Maui
Although I’ve been dining in the space at 62 Market Street for years, I’m really excited about its newest rebirth into SixtyTwo MarcKet, a restaurant by chef…
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Coconut Poll: Out-of-State Homebuyers
Coconut Poll Readers Survey: Does the prevalence of out-of-state homebuyers concern you? This week we talked about how 48 percent of homes sold in Maui County over the…
Love Wins: What happened when the Westboro Baptist Church came to Maui
Maybe I shouldn’t write this story. I mulled over that thought for weeks. After all, how could I write about the Westboro Baptist Church, “arguably the most…
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Early 2020 Movie Preview: New Year, Not-So-New Movies
The 2020 movie year begins with The Grudge. That’s right, we’re starting a new decade of cinema with a remake of a hit movie from 2004, itself…
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Waiting List for Housing Vouchers to Reopen, Program Assists Low-Income Families, Seniors, and the Disabled
The wait list for Section 8 housing will be reopening at the end of this month. The County of Maui will be accepting applications online for its…
Watch UFC 246: McGregor vs. Cowboy on Maui
Watch UFC 246: McGregor vs. Cowboy at various Maui venues on Saturday, January 18th. UFC 246: McGregor vs. Cowboy (Cerrone) is an upcoming mixed martial arts event…
Legislature Goes Live
Can’t get enough of government on TV? Want to learn more about how decisions at the state level are going down? Rejoice, because “Live at the Legislature”…
Nearly Half of Maui Homes Sold in Last Decade Were Bought by Non-Residents, DBEDT Reports
Forty-eight percent of homes purchased in Maui County during the last decade were sold to buyers outside the state, according to data from the Hawai‘i Department of…
Brother Noland at Napili Kai Beach Resort
Brother Noland will perform at Napili Kai Beach Resort on Wednesday, January 22nd. Born and raised on O’ahu, Brother Noland is most famous for his original song…
Cuban Salsa Classes at Hot Lava DanceFit
Check out Cuban Salsa Class at Hot Lava DanceFit from Tuesday, January 21st until Tuesday, March 3rd. Taking place every Tuesday, here’s your chance to learn authentic…