The County of Maui is monitoring and preparing for potential impacts from coronavirus, renamed COVID-19, and encourages residents to remain calm and do their part to prevent the spread of illness. “As the threat of the coronavirus continues to affect our nation and state, I want to assure our residents and visitors that we are doing everything we can to protect our … [Read more...] about Maui County Prepares for Impacts from Coronavirus
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Maui Academy of Performing Arts inducts new board officers
The Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) inducted its new board officers for 2017-2018 on July 18. Dr. Virginia Cantorna was inducted as president, Mason Williams as vice president, Marion Haller as treasurer and Linda Howlett as secretary. The board recognized and thanked outgoing board treasurer Cate Bellafiore. Newly elected board members include Tom Hallagan, … [Read more...] about Maui Academy of Performing Arts inducts new board officers
2015 MauiTime Year In Review
Well, another year’s in the books. On the whole, 2015 wasn’t any more disastrous or violent than any other recent year, I suppose (we did get a new Star Wars film out of it), though at times it certainly seemed otherwise. Murder rates have risen in many large American cities, and a series of horrific mass shootings put everyone on edge. The great movie actors Maureen O’Hara, … [Read more...] about 2015 MauiTime Year In Review
We also listened to the secret 2013 recording of Mayor Alan Arakawa’s aides but we just thought it was pathetic
Oh, to be a fly on the wall in Mayor Alan Arakawa’s 9th Floor county office today. You guys saw The Maui News’ huge front-page story yesterday on the dramatic Mar. 5, 2013 meeting at Starbucks in Kahului between then-Maui Film Commissioner Harry Donenfeld (who secretly recorded the meeting because he was worried about his job) and three key aides to Mayor Alan Arakawa: Managing … [Read more...] about We also listened to the secret 2013 recording of Mayor Alan Arakawa’s aides but we just thought it was pathetic
A hundred cyclists ride the new Airport Access Road in Kahului when it’s still safe
It was very nice to see about a hundred Maui bicyclists show up on the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 4 for a special opening of (part) of the new Airport Access Road in Kahului. The nonprofit organization Maui Bicycling League convinced state and county officials to allow cyclists to ride the gleaming new stretch of roadway that stretches from Wal-Mart to Hana Highway and will … [Read more...] about A hundred cyclists ride the new Airport Access Road in Kahului when it’s still safe