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Is This Maui Landowner Getting A Raw Deal From The State?

Is This Maui Landowner Getting A Raw Deal From The State?

A man who lost his waterfront land may have to pay the state $1 million as part of an eminent domain case.

Chad Blair: A Maui Publisher Notches A First Amendment Win Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat

Chad Blair: A Maui Publisher Notches A First Amendment Win

The Hawaii Supreme Court tosses out a case against MauiTime’s Tommy Russo, who filmed cops on the job. No appeal is expected.

Hokulea’s Voyage To Hana Is A Homecoming For Young Captain Justyn Ay Chong/Polynesian Voyaging Society / 驶艑iwi TV

Hokulea’s Voyage To Hana Is A Homecoming For Young Captain

Hana native Nakua聽Konohia-Lind, 24, the youngest captain of the storied voyaging vessel, manned the helm as it sailed in to East Maui.

Maui Mayor In Political Hot Water Over Money To Nonprofits Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Maui Mayor In Political Hot Water Over Money To Nonprofits

The state’s campaign finance watchdog says Mayor Alan Arakawa gave thousands of dollars to nonprofits in violation of state law.

Honolulu Rail Deal Fallout: Neighbor Islands Want A More Open Legislature Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Honolulu Rail Deal Fallout: Neighbor Islands Want A More Open Legislature

County councils say state lawmakers should follow open meeting laws, even though they’re not legally required to.

4 Dead In Maui Head-On Collision Wikimedia Commons

4 Dead In Maui Head-On Collision

Several other people were injured in the multi-car accident.

 

Ian Lind: Condo War Breaks Out On Maui When Homes Become Hotels Steve Isaacs/Flickr.com

Ian Lind: Condo War Breaks Out On Maui When Homes Become Hotels

When people were required to wait in line at the front desk to check into their own units, they started complaining.

DOE: Maui’s Suspended School Bus Routes Are Being Restored

DOE: Maui’s Suspended School Bus Routes Are Being Restored

The president of Ground Transport said the Oahu-based company continues to recruit more bus drivers.

Tad Bartimus: Why Breadfruit Belongs On Our Tables Tad Bartimus/Civil Beat

Tad Bartimus: Why Breadfruit Belongs On Our Tables

As researchers look for ways to preserve and expand the varieties, a pair of Maui events are set to celebrate the ubiquitous food.

Police Deny Excessive Force In Maui Solar Telescope Arrests AP

Police Deny Excessive Force In Maui Solar Telescope Arrests

After reviewing reports and video, authorities say the officers acted in appropriately in clearing the way for a convoy to Haleakala.