1. On Sept. 15, The Maui News published a story explaining how Kahului Airport got its three-letter airport code. According to the story, the “OGG” actually refers to Bertram James “Jimmy” Hogg. What was Hogg’s claim to fame?
A. He was the first Inter-Island Airways pilot to land on each of the Hawaiian Islands
B. He founded Aloha Airlines
C. He was the first administrator of the old airport at Ma‘alaea
D. He was a pilot for Inter-Island Airways and later Hawaiian Airlines
E. He was a former FAA administrator who really loved Hawaii
2. In a Sept. 15 blog post, Pacific Business News wrote about a big hotel chain (which operates hotels throughout Hawaii) that is now encouraging guests to tip the housekeeping staff. Some are applauding, according to the blog post, while others are wondering why the hotel doesn’t just give the housekeepers a raise. What’s the hotel chain?
A. Hilton
B. Hyatt
C. Marriott
D. Sheraton
E. Westin
3. On Saturday, Sept. 13, who appeared at the grand opening of his new Maui campaign headquarters, which is located at the Kahului Shopping Center?
A. Democrat David Ige
B. Republican James “Duke” Aiona
C. Libertarian Jeff Davis
D. Independent Mufi Hannemann
E. Bu Laia
See answers below…
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ANSWERS
1:D–He was a pilot for Inter-Island Airways and later Hawaiian Airlines
2:C–Marriott
3:A–Democrat David Ige
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