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
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Hawaii AG: West Maui Rep. Angus McKelvey pleads no contest to campaign reporting violations
Last month we reported that state Representative Angus McKelvey, D–West Maui, was in hot water over some alleged campaign reporting violations. Well, today McKelvey has apparently settled the matter with a no contest plea in district court, according to a Nov. 6 press release sent out by the Hawaii Attorney General's office. "State Representative Angus McKelvey, District 10 … [Read more...] about Hawaii AG: West Maui Rep. Angus McKelvey pleads no contest to campaign reporting violations
West Maui Rep. Angus McKelvey in hot water over 2014 campaign contributions
State Representative Angus McKelvey, D-West Maui, is in hot water over irregularities with his 2014 campaign spending, according to complaint filed last week by the state Attorney General’s office and numerous media reports. The AG’s office filed the complaint on Oct. 13 in District Court in Honolulu; Hawaii News Now broke the story three days later. The first … [Read more...] about West Maui Rep. Angus McKelvey in hot water over 2014 campaign contributions
Lahaina Arts Society Honors George Allan as Living Treasure
On June 25, the Lahaina Arts Society (LAS) held their annual meeting and celebration at Lahaina’s Pioneer Inn. Each year, LAS honors one of their members with a Living Treasure Award to recognize that individual’s outstanding service to the organization. This year’s recipient is Maui artist George Allan, who has helped shape the society through his contributions over the past … [Read more...] about Lahaina Arts Society Honors George Allan as Living Treasure