Daily Archives: September 6th, 2008
Maui Restaurants | My Maui Travel
Posted in Maui news
As it is such a hot tourist haven, Maui restaurants are plentiful and cover a wide diversity including cafes and eateries as well as pubs and bars. Many of the good restaurants in Maui serve locally caught seafood which is invariably a treat. There are certain up market restaurants while a few cater for those on a budget.
Travel to Hawaii: Hamoa Beach Vacation Paradise
Posted in Maui news
The black sand of Hamoa Beach is one of the best beaches on Maui. The water isn't too rough, there are no rocks in the surf, the crowds are minimal, and the nearby scenery is amazing. For a beach vacation, Hamoa Beach is tough to beat.
Candidates to appear on Akaku
Posted in Maui news
KAHULUI - A series of three-minute videotaped segments of candidates for office in Maui County will be broadcast by Akaku: Maui Community Television beginning at 1 p.m. today on Channel 53.
The Akaku announcement said the "Meet the Candidates" videotape will be rebroadcast repeatedly through Sept. 19 - the day before the primary/county special election.
Judge: Foundation laudable, but ‘you are also a thief’
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WAILUKU - While acknowledging that Glenn Mabson may have raised public awareness of epilepsy, 2nd Circuit Judge Richard Bissen on Friday said the executive director of the Epileptic Foundation of Maui is still a criminal.
"You may be a teacher, Mr. Mabson. But you are also a thief," Bissen said as he sentenced the 68-year-old Kihei man to six months in jail and five years' probation on Friday.
Panels to ‘investigate’ GPAC issues
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As the General Plan Advisory Committee labors over its review of the county's main planning document, the group has formed "investigative" subcommittees that meet in private.
General Plan committee seeks more time
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Already years behind schedule, the Maui County General Plan update could be looking at further delays, as the volunteer committee tasked with reviewing it has asked for a three-month extension.
Committee members acknowledged the delay but said hours of public testimony and the plodding pace of meetings that give all 25 members of the volunteer board a chance to speak have made for slow going.