Well, my bags are packed (OK, almost). By the time this paper hits Maui’s streets, I’ll be in the air headed to Boulder, Colorado for the annual Association of Alternative Newsmedia convention. It’s going to be a special trip for me (legal weed aside). Not only will it be my first time mingling with the editors and other alternative news-people holding it down across the … [Read more...] about The One Where Axel Goes to Boulder
Tommy Russo
‘Cravalho Was Sending Cops Around!’ – Newly released FBI files shed light on how Maui Mayor Elmer Cravalho wielded power against the press
New documents obtained from the National Archives shed new light on former Maui Mayor Elmer Cravalho – and his high-handed use of power when challenged by the media. The documents, 78 pages of files from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, were finally released by the National Archives in late October, more than two years after I first requested them through the Freedom of … [Read more...] about ‘Cravalho Was Sending Cops Around!’ – Newly released FBI files shed light on how Maui Mayor Elmer Cravalho wielded power against the press
The Life of Mark D’Antonio: Remembering MauiTime Co-Founder (1971 – 2018)
With Hurricane Lane barrelling down, we find it time to say aloha to MauiTime co-founder Mark D’Antonio. The simple truth is there would not be MauiTime without Mark. Mark was the first person to believe in the opportunity for two school friends to move to a foreign place and create a media company. Mark spoke music to musicians and art to artists in a way that drew so many … [Read more...] about The Life of Mark D’Antonio: Remembering MauiTime Co-Founder (1971 – 2018)
Goodbye and Aloha Mark D’Antonio
With a heavy heart, MauiTime Weekly says goodbye to MauiTime Co-founder Mark D’Antonio. Mark passed away on July 7, 2018 at his home in California. He will be missed greatly by his family and tribe of friends that had the opportunity to know him on his journey through life. Mark lived a blessed life and embraced the human experience with passion, touching many people’s lives … [Read more...] about Goodbye and Aloha Mark D’Antonio
MauiTime reflects on white privilege and calls for writers
“Ok, I think I made my point clear without being too much of an asshole,” MauiTime Publisher Tommy Russo concluded. His head lingered in the doorway as he continued to mull it over. He nodded definitively after a couple of seconds. “Yeah, that’s it.” He smiled. It was the Tuesday before last week’s issue went to press, and we were talking about the image that was decided for … [Read more...] about MauiTime reflects on white privilege and calls for writers