Maybe I shouldn’t write this story. I mulled over that thought for weeks. After all, how could I write about the Westboro Baptist Church, “arguably the most obnoxious and rabid hate group in America,” without giving them the attention they thrive off? What could I add to more than a decade of reporting on their hateful and vulgar anti-LGBTQ crusade? What point … [Read more...] about Love Wins: What happened when the Westboro Baptist Church came to Maui
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Decriminalization! What you need to know
Last year, Hawai‘i joined the league of states that have enacted laws to decriminalize or legalize marijuana for recreational use. According to the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), that makes us the 26th state (including the District of Columbia) in the union to enact such a law. HB1383, as the decriminalization bill was titled, goes into effect … [Read more...] about Decriminalization! What you need to know
Mayor Supports Enforcement of Illegal Fireworks Law
The enforcement of a new Hawai‘i state law criminalizing illegal aerial fireworks has the full support of Maui Mayor Michael Victorino. Victorino expressed his support to the Maui Police Department on Dec. 13 for its enforcement of the new law that establishes criminal liability for a homeowner, renter, or person responsible for real property who intentionally, knowingly, or … [Read more...] about Mayor Supports Enforcement of Illegal Fireworks Law
MPD: ‘Drive sober or get pulled over’
The Maui Police Department Traffic Division is reminding all to drive sober or get pulled over this holiday season. MPD will be working tirelessly to keep everyone on our roadways safe during this festive season. As participants of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration's Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign, the department is re-enforcing … [Read more...] about MPD: ‘Drive sober or get pulled over’
MPD Raises Funds for Pacific Cancer Foundation
The Maui Police Department raised nearly $3,000 for the Pacific Cancer Foundation by selling pink MPD patches throughout the month of October. On Tuesday, Nov. 26, Chief Tivoli Faaumu presented a $2,771 check to PCF executive director Nancy LaJoy. During October, officers were authorized to replace the standard police patch on their uniforms as a way to express their support … [Read more...] about MPD Raises Funds for Pacific Cancer Foundation