Even without the election of Republican Donald Trump to be President of the United States, this was a monstrous year. We’ve had to deal with job losses, outrageous giveaways to big business and just a general slide away from democratic protections and open government assurances. We like to think of Hawaii (and Maui especially) as existing outside the world’s troubles, but it’s … [Read more...] about MauiTime 2016 Year In Review
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This Saturday, June 28: Night of Shooting Stars
Returning for its fourth year is Basketball Maui’s Night of Shooting Stars this Saturday. The game will feature local celebrities like Mayor Alan Arakawa, Bryan Clay, Duke Aiona, Eric Gilliom and Trisha Smith. Professional players will include Anthony Tolliver of the Charlotte Bobcats, Jeremy Tyler of the New York Knicks and CJ Watson of the Indiana Pacers. Grab a bite to eat, … [Read more...] about This Saturday, June 28: Night of Shooting Stars
Hawaii Legislature Considering Adding Gift Shop To State Capitol
This new Honolulu Civil Beat post tells us of HB 1122, a bill proposed by Maui's own Representative Angus McKelvey, D–West Maui, that would add an official gift shop to the Hawaii state Capitol. "The Legislature finds that establishing and operating a gift shop in the state Capitol would be financially beneficial," states the bill. "Nearly every national park has a gift shop … [Read more...] about Hawaii Legislature Considering Adding Gift Shop To State Capitol
Who’s Next? A Look At the Race to Replace Senator Dan Akaka
That sound you heard last week was the collective lip-smacking of numerous Hawaii politicians—both in and out of office—who are now chewing on a tantalizing question: who wants to become a United States Senator? It’s a pretty plumb gig—one that comes with influence, power and prestige. And the opportunity doesn’t present itself often; before 86-year-old Sen. Dan Akaka announced … [Read more...] about Who’s Next? A Look At the Race to Replace Senator Dan Akaka
Hawaii GOP Activist To Party Leaders: ‘You Should Be Ashamed’
We’ve had a Republican Governor for the last eight years, so it’s easy, and understandable, for outsiders to conclude that the party has some clout. It doesn’t. In fact, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more fragmented, marginalized and impotent group. November 2 was a good day for Republicans nationwide, but the conservative wave fizzled into foam before it reached the Aloha … [Read more...] about Hawaii GOP Activist To Party Leaders: ‘You Should Be Ashamed’