ARAKAWA AND WHITE FIGHT A LAND WAR! The ongoing war between Maui County Mayor Alan Arakawa and the bulk of the Maui County Council really got heated today over a huge stretch of West Maui coast. At issue is the Arakawa Administration’s proposed purchase of 186 acres of oceanfront property stretching from the Pali to […]
Alan Arakawa Scores Another Labor Endorsement While Joe Blackburn Decides to Run For County Council Again and Maui Tomorrow Launches Cane Smoke Reporting App
ARAKAWA WINS ANOTHER LABOR ENDORSEMENT Looks like Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa, who I guess is technically still a Republican even though the local elections are nonpartisan–has racked up another labor endorsement. Last year, it was Willie Kennison of ILWU Local 142 who posed for a grip-n-grin shot with Arakawa. This year, it’s William “Willy” Greig […]
Tom Cannon Stays Classy While Resigning From WMSA And Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa Apologizes For Old Wailuku Post Office Mess
TOM CANNON STAYS CLASSY AS HE RESIGNS FROM WMSA It’s hard to remember now, but there was a time when the non-profit Wailuku Main Street Association (WMSA) was a respected, helpful voice in the development of Maui’s small towns. But these days, with the state Attorney General’s investigation of the organization (which began after WMSA […]
County of Maui And US Military To Provide Free Healthcare
Call government-funded healthcare a military “rapid deployment exercise,” give it a cool name like “Tropic Care Maui” and even the Republicans will get on board. Maui County Mayor Alan Arakawa did just that in a May 14 news release announcing that free health, dental and vision care will be offered to Maui County, courtesy of […]
What We Learned From Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa And His Reversal On Closing County Recycling Centers
When a friend of mine texted to tell me that Mayor Alan Arakawa was closing all the county recycling centers, I didn’t believe her. I dismissed it, saying something like, “I don’t think the mayor’s that stupid.” Recycling is one of those subjects that should bring people together. After all, what’s controversial about asking people […]
Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa Signs Maui Island Plan While Ed Case Asks For But Does Not Receive A New Senate Seat
MAYOR ARAKAWA SIGNS MAUI ISLAND PLAN Not sure if any of you noticed this, but on Friday, Dec. 28, Mayor Alan Arakawa signed the Maui Island Plan, which the Maui County Council finally passed (after years of delays) a few weeks ago. “We now have the framework which will allow us to move forward, striving […]
LC Busts Lahaina Cafe For Timesheet Violations While The Maui News Shrinks More And Mayor Alan Arakawa Gets Help From The ILWU
TIMESHEET VIOLATION! The Maui County Department of Liquor Control has a rather sinister reputation. They’re seen as tough, uncompromising, even harsh. Now when I’ve spoken with LC Director Frank Silva and a few of his agents, they’ve always insisted that they’re just enforcing the state and county liquor laws; just making sure bars and restaurants […]
Kula, Maui’s (Now!) Solar-Powered Surfing Goat Dairy
Governor Abercrombie: “All I said was, ‘Maui wants goat cheese.’” by Anna Such *** Surfing Goat Dairy Farm celebrated the completion of their new 50- kilowatt solar power system last Friday (July 29) afternoon. Governor Neil Abercrombie and Mayor Alan Arakawa visited the dairy farm for a champagne toast to commemorate this small step towards […]