Back in 2014, Alex Haller–a landscaper with a business finance degree from Cal State San Luis Obispo watched the council deliberate over Launiupoko development. After concluding that the councilmembers didn't seem to understand proper land appraisal formulas, he decided to run for office–in that case, for the Maui County Council seat then (and still) held by Mike … [Read more...] about Know your 2016 Maui County election candidate: Alex Haller
Mele Carroll
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
Maui services for Rep. Mele Carroll to take place Sunday, March 15
There will be two services for the late Representative Mele Carroll, D–East Maui, Molokai, Lanai, the state House of Representatives announced on Feb. 25. The first will take place on Oahu on Friday, Mar. 6 (Borthwick Mortuary, 1330 Maunakea St. (between North Vineyard Boulevard and North Kukui Street). The second will take place here on Maui a week later: "On Maui, a memorial … [Read more...] about Maui services for Rep. Mele Carroll to take place Sunday, March 15
Hawaii Gov. David Ige appoints Lynn DeCoite to state Legislature, replacing the late Mele Carroll
Today, Hawaii Governor David Ige named a successor to the late Maui Representative Mele Carroll, who passed away yesterday after recently resigning from office: Molokai farmer Lynn DeCoite. "I thank the House District 13 Nominating Committee for forwarding three outstanding individuals for consideration and for working so quickly to get the names to me," Ige said in a Feb. 19 … [Read more...] about Hawaii Gov. David Ige appoints Lynn DeCoite to state Legislature, replacing the late Mele Carroll
UPDATED: Maui Representative Mele Carroll Passes Away
[Ed. note: We updated this post on Feb. 19 to include more tributes to Carroll from various public officials] State Representative Diana "Mele" Carroll has passed away. The Democrat who's represented East Maui, Lanai, Kaho'olawe and Molokai had recently been elected to her sixth term. Citing unspecified health issues, Carroll resigned her seat in January. According to a state … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Maui Representative Mele Carroll Passes Away