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Why Not Now!

March 10, 2010 By Jasmyne Boswell

Why Not Now! “Often the difference between a successful person and a failure is not that one has better abilities or ideas, but the courage that one has to bet on one's ideas, to take a... more »

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Visiting Maui

By TheARTman - Jul 14 2009 10:10AM

No trip to Maui would be complete without taking advantage of the world class snorkeling available all over the island. The underwater views are simply stunni. more »

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Eve Hogan’s Sacred Garden of Maliko

March 17, 2010
Eve Hogan’s Sacred Garden of Maliko Free and open to the public daily. It is more than a beautiful nursery. Plants, orchids, a walking labyrinth and peace gardens. Open free, daily, 10 a.m.–5 p. more »

Top Headline Poll

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Should the new healthcare reform include a public option?
Yes. It's just like medicare, which is also a public healthcare program. Besides, it'll give quality competition to the private healthcare providers, making it more consumer-friendly! Don't know, or care. I'm fine, either way. No. This will lead to government-controlled socialized medicine. I neither trust nor need the government to manage my healthcare.
Yes. It's just like medicare, which is also a public healthcare program. Besides, it'll give quality competition to the private healthcare providers, making it more consumer-friendly!
51%
Don't know, or care. I'm fine, either way.
0%
No. This will lead to government-controlled socialized medicine. I neither trust nor need the government to manage my healthcare.
49%

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Motorists Advised of Upcountry Road Resurfacing

March 16, 2010 The County of Maui’s Department of Public Works advises motorists traveling in the Pä‘ia and Ha‘ikü area that the resurfacing work that began on Monday, March 15 will take approximately eight weeks to complete. » Full Story

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It’s A-Bout Time

It’s A-Bout Time

March 11, 2010 During the ’50s and ‘60s, roller derby became a popular spectator sport in Hawai‘i, drawing thousands of fans at their entertaining and aggressive bouts on O‘ahu. » Full Story

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Dying To Entertain

March 11, 2010 SeaWorld’s damage control team is in overdrive following the tragic death of a trainer who was killed by one of the theme park’s captive orcas. But if SeaWorld held press conferences every time an animal died at their facilities, people would be staying away in droves. SeaWorld, which owns most of the captive orcas and bottlenose dolphins in the United States, has one of the worst histories of animal care.Marine mammals are literally dying to entertain you. Twenty-one orcas died in U.S. SeaWorld facilities between 1986 and 2008—an average of nearly one a year for 22 years. » Full Story

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Common cents

March 11, 2010 A temporary excise tax increase... am I dreaming? I’ve looked everywhere in the news and can’t find a word about it. If it happens, this is closing the barn door after this cow is long-gone. This Hawai‘i Department of Education state employee has canceled her phone, landline and television. I’ve sold everything, canceled my retirement fund and chose cheaper medical coverage. I never go to restaurants or movies. I shop at the Animal Shelter Thrift Store—so my little speck of money is going to the dogs. » Full Story

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Ha‘ikū woman still missing

March 11, 2010 The Maui News - Police are continuing to investigate the disappearance of a 43-year-old woman whose van was found Feb. 22 near the Pauwela lighthouse near Ha‘ikū. While an official search for Laura Vogel was suspended last week, friends and family members have continued to search for her. On Wednesday, March 3, a candlelight vigil for her was held near Pauwela lighthouse. Another candlelight vigil was held the following night in Rio Rancho, N.M., where Vogel had taught high school science. » Full Story

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Kīhei Business Supports Food Bank

Kīhei Business Supports Food Bank

October 22, 2009 Chuck and Lisa Burke, the owners of Island Window Covering and Upholstery, successfully raised $600 on behalf of the Maui Food during their recent “Will Work for Food” promotion. During the promotion, the Burkes donated a percentage of every window covering sale to the Maui Food Bank. » Full Story

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Counties and UPW Hawai‘i reach agreement

March 11, 2010 Pacific Business News - The United Public Workers (UPW) labor union has reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with the four county governments in Hawai‘i. On Monday, Feb. 22, the Hawai‘i Council of Mayors announced that UPW’s contract with Honolulu, Maui, Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i Island—will run through June 30, 2011. The governor must approve the deal before members can vote to ratify it. Specifics regarding the new contract, which covers approximately 10,000 city and state government workers in UPW’s Bargaining Unit 1, were not revealed. » Full Story

Arts & Entertainment News

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Julio Iglesias Concert Rescheduled for Friday, April 23

March 11, 2010 Due to unforeseen travel complications, Julio Iglesias must reschedule his March performances in Honolulu and on Maui. The Maui Arts & Cultural Center performance on Tuesday, March 16, has been rescheduled for Friday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the Castle Theater. » Full Story