MAHALO FOR YOUR MAHALO Mahalo for your endorsement of my re-election to the State Senate (“2012 General Election Endorsement Edition,” Nov. 1, 2012). Enjoyed reading your take on the other races and county charter and constitutional amendments too. Hope the voters in Maui County will turnout in record numbers. -State Senator Roz Baker, via MauiTime.com ***** LIKES OUR TAKE … [Read more...] about Readers Sound Off On Roz Baker And Kawika Crowley And Linda Lingle
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Readers Sound Off On Don Couch and the LC and Our Movie Critic
LIKED LC STORY FOR TECHNICAL REASONS I wish to extend a compliment and congratulations to your recently news article “Gifts of Aloha” (Oct. 25, 2012). Being a technical writer, the depth of your story is worthy of notice. I hope you don't mind if I extend this compliment to my SURFPUNKS.COM blog. Keep up the excellent news reporting! -Manuel M. Urista, via … [Read more...] about Readers Sound Off On Don Couch and the LC and Our Movie Critic
Readers Sound Off On Maui Pride Cover And Cane Burning
MAUI PRIDE COVER I am a loyal reader of the Mauitime newspaper. However, the Oct. 4, 2012 cover photo was extremely offensive. How sad that MauiTime would parody the famous Iwo Jima Memorial honoring fallen Marines. Not even Mauitime can spin this cover photo to be anything but what it is, an attempt to put the LGBTQ on equal footing with the tens of thousands of brave … [Read more...] about Readers Sound Off On Maui Pride Cover And Cane Burning
Speed Dating Gets Love But Not Kyle Yamashita
NO LOVE FOR KYLE YAMASHITA Kyle Yamashita wins elections because he stands at the side of Haleakala Hwy smiling and pointing at commuters (Candidate! Sept. 6, 2012). He is very charismatic in that regard, however if you have ever met him in person you may notice that he seems unable or unwilling to converse. Have you ever tried talking to him? I am gratified to learn that he is … [Read more...] about Speed Dating Gets Love But Not Kyle Yamashita
Missing Kula Kid and Dissing Walter Ritte
MISSES KULA KID Anu [Yagi], congratulations on your well-deserved award! (“Kula Kid Does Detroit,” July 5, 2012). MauiTime was represented well, black eye and all. Loved your fear and loathing in the Motor City piece. Big hole at the MT since you defected: come back and bring Holoholo Girl (Samantha Campos!) with you. Good luck to you in all your future endeavors and keep on … [Read more...] about Missing Kula Kid and Dissing Walter Ritte