If you have kids that go to Pomaika‘i Elementary in Kahului, you know traffic. Or maybe you’ve made the mistake of trying to pass through the relatively new scenic drive around 4pm; or perhaps it’s your easiest way into Kahului in the morning. Either way, there are hundreds of Maui residents who use the road and constantly bottleneck the four-way stop at the intersection of … [Read more...] about Community members show support for Maui Lani roundabout
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We Talk With Bill Maher About GMOs, Fixing America and Police Protests
Though Bill Maher describes himself as an entertainer, he’s made himself quite famous advocating liberal and libertarian views on his various talk shows through the years. Even when the hammer comes down on him, Maher has shown remarkable popularity and resilience. When advertisers boycotted his ABC show Politically Incorrect back in 2002 after he dared to question President … [Read more...] about We Talk With Bill Maher About GMOs, Fixing America and Police Protests
SNEAK PEEK: Maui Police Dept. Takes Possession Of New Tactical Robot
[Ed. Note: The following is an excerpt of a larger, upcoming story on the militarization of the Maui PD that will appear in this Thursday's edition of MauiTime.] Imagine a robot that can maneuver through a building, climbing stairs and opening doors. Imagine that it can re cord what it sees and talk to people. Now imagine that it can hold and use a firearm. If that sounds like … [Read more...] about SNEAK PEEK: Maui Police Dept. Takes Possession Of New Tactical Robot
Maui News Says It’s News When Cops Refuse To Name Shooter, Unless It’s Here
Was it just me, or did anyone else find the above Associated Press story about the recent shooting in Ferguson, Missouri that ran in today's Maui News to be bitterly funny? Of course, there's nothing funny about the killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown. Or the fact that residents and activists are outraged over the death and the department's refusal to name the officer who … [Read more...] about Maui News Says It’s News When Cops Refuse To Name Shooter, Unless It’s Here