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LETTERS for the Week of Dec. 4

Use carrots, not sticks, to help Maui fire victims Usually when people negotiate, they are looking for a “win-win” result — one that will leave everyone happy or at least satisfied. Ideally, no one is left feeling angry or taken advantage of. Hawaii’s leaders should keep that ...

LETTERS for the week of Oct. 30 to Nov. 3

Imagining a new Lahaina Town As we grieve for those who perished in the Aug. 8, 2023 Lahaina fire, let us continue our healing by imagining what a new Lahaina Town can become. We know that the reconstruction of Lahaina Town will cost between $10 billion and $20 billion, and take many years ...

LETTERS for the week of Oct. 9-13

The people have spoken on delaying tourism Governor Green, can someone please explain why you do not recognize and act on a petition signed by over 1,400 people to delay tourism in West Maui? You are not listening to the people who voted you in office. You have selective hearing; a ...

LETTERS for the week of Sept. 25-29

An island way of life for 60 years gone Aug. 8, 2023, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii — 80 MPH winds with higher gusts throughout the day wrapping around from the south. Late in the afternoon, I look south and into the sky — nothing but black smoke and flames. Around 7:30 p.m., a loud speaker ...

LETTERS for the week of Sept. 10-16

Lahaina will rise again After the great Chicago fire in 1871, the Chicago Tribune wrote a famous banner headline: “CHICAGO WILL RISE AGAIN.” Scores of architects descended to create some of the most iconic buildings of the 1800s. Indeed, like Chicago, LAHAINA WILL RISE ...

LETTERS for the week of Sept. 3-9

Lawmakers face economic challenges A lot of ideas are floating around right now concerning the future of Lahaina, but few of them consider the enormity of the economic challenge ahead of us. More problematic, most of the suggestions involve a bit too much “top-down” direction and ...

LETTERS for the week of Aug. 14-18

Our hearts go out to our Maui ‘ohana Today, I find myself reaching for the words to express my overwhelming sorrow over the destruction caused by wildfires on Maui — especially the tragic loss of Lahaina, a city that so many of us in Hawaii and around the world hold dear. I ...

LETTERS for the Aug. 3 issue

GET increase will impact residents Well, the council passed the General Excise Tax increase of .5 percent. Does that mean it goes up to .4667? It is now .04167. The council also expected to get $80 million from the GET, with 30 percent coming from visitors. So, the rest must be ...

LETTERS for the July 27 issue

Remove the Sugar Cane Train’s tracks and signals The Sugar Cane Train is — allegedly — bankrupt. Maybe it will again at Christmas and do the Kaanapali run? Either way, I just wonder how long it will take until the tracks and lights at the main intersections south of there ...

LETTERS for the July 20 issue

Comments sought on Managed Retreat Maui residents have seen how Climate Change and Sea Level Rise have and are affecting Maui’s valuable shorelines. To those who call the shoreline home and/or have experienced accelerated changes to our valued beaches, your perspective and input ...