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Tad Bartimus: For Christmas, I’m Giving To ‘The Faces’
Buy local, give local. The holidays is a time to show thanks for all the aloha and acceptance our columnist and her husband have received living in Hana.
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Alexander & Baldwin Sells Maui Sugarcane Lands For $262 Million
The land used to grow sugarcane for 150 years will now be used to cultivate other crops.
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Tad Bartimus: The End Of An Era For Elle Cochran
Longtime Maui councilwoman plans to stay involved in local issues — and do a lot surfing.
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Kawakami Leads For Mayor On Kauai; Victorino in Maui County
A new political era will begin on Kauai with the departure of longtime Mayor Bernard Carvalho, who is term-limited out.
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Maui Voters Want Tougher Fines For Unlicensed Airbnbs
On Kauai, voters were rejecting an amendment that would repeal the current term limits on County Council members.
Two Council Veterans Tackle Housing Shortage In Maui Mayoral Race
Elle Cochran and Mike Victorino both say they will make the need for more housing their top priority.
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Should Unlicensed Airbnbs On Maui Face A $20,000 Fine?
Voters will decide whether to amend the county charter to crack down on the proliferation of vacation rentals.
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Ex-Maui Police Officer Sentenced In Theft, Bribery Scheme
The officer took $1,800 from a man during a traffic stop in 2015.
Maui: Feels Like Hana Of Old After Hurricane Threat Chases Tourists Away
The iconic but usually congested Hana Highway is quiet as confident residents get ready to hunker down.
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Former Maui Officer Sentenced For Role In Bribery Scheme
He was accused of helping another former cop bribe the victim of a theft committed during a 2015 traffic stop.