The state Elections Office released the first batch of election results in the Hawaii Primary Election at a little after 8pm. Here are some random thoughts: In the most important race facing Maui County - the bid to replace retiring Democratic US Senator Daniel Akaka, all the action tonight is in the Democratic side (former Republican Governor Linda Lingle is the odds-on … [Read more...] about Some Thoughts on 1st Batch of Hawaii Primary Election Results #HIvote
Joe Pontanilla
Maui County Council Votes 5-3 To Take Portion of Lipoa Point Out Of Preservation
Yeah, folks, you read that right. Yesterday, five members of the Maui County Council voted to approve Maui Land & Pineapple Company's request to take about 150 acres of Lipoa Point–the heart of legendary surf and snorkeling spot Honolua Bay, and the subject of land development controversy for decades–out of preservation. ML&P's stated reason was that the company needed … [Read more...] about Maui County Council Votes 5-3 To Take Portion of Lipoa Point Out Of Preservation