The Maui of Yore and the Hawaii of Today-Everchanging Yet Timeless
From Maui,Hawaii,The Lahaina Sun weekly newspaper arises from the dead. It began almost 40 years ago and lasted 12 years. Born with a dash of irreverence and contestation, it tended to spice-up the news. To provoke-with humor. To rock-the-boat.
This was the first in a series of such newspapers-all trying to stay afloat. To gain recognition for honesty and,also,enough advertising to forge ahead. To come up with something new and different every week. To innovate.
And right here,right now-in keeping with that old aloha teen spirit-I`m going to give you a good dose of the clapboard houses of yesteryear compared to the Maui Millionaire Coast Condos of recent vintage. Yes. We`ll share a reporter`s experience-Now who could that possibly be ?-in helping to build what was a very successful newspaper on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Most of the stories you`ll read here were written by myself and published in The Lahaina Sun over 35 years ago.
Lahaina Sun Staff in the 70's: Dave, Don, Sharm and Buck.
Although they deal with change-they are quite often timeless. Change the names and you can read much of the exact same thing today. The extent to which this is true is uncanny.
Often the original worries and concerns, proved unfounded. The change so feared proved beneficial, or at least not too bad. New sewage and power facilities made for a better life. Improved roads made for better weekend drives. New housing,sometimes, proved to be uncommonly beautiful and innovative. More visitors meant improved lifestyles. More computers-better jobs.
So,yes,the fisherman`s shack did become a condo but the intrinsic beauty of the Hawaiian islands continues-timeless. Sunrises and sunsets still inspire awe. Even trying not to gush-they are very,very beautiful.
The surge of surf is also timeless. Above and below water. Great fishing,surfing and diving. The strain of the sails,also,with the trade winds abaft the beam. The offshore view,looking back at Lahaina, the old whaling port and Hawaiian capital-where just the remembrance is an uplifting of the spirit.
Let me take you there-a look at the past through the old stories of The Lahaina Sun,with added asides and an up-date,from Maui,Hawaii,with all the fun stuff. A long list of Attractions and Activities. Speaking of which.
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Buck Quayle in Lahaina, 1970
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Maui Blog A reporter's experience helping to build what was a very successful newspaper on the island of Maui. Updates and attractions are included.
Maui Goodtime Guide Our Maui Goodtime Guide, from the 70's , gave ideas for recreation, shopping, dining and lodging on Maui. Many are still in business.
After The Top Of Haleakala-On Maui,Hawaii-It's All Downhill At Haleakala National Park on Maui, Hawaii, sunsets, stars and sunrises are just the beginning. I know. Before becoming a reporter, I worked there. Wonderful people and great views.
A Kennedy Shrine From Mother Nature A Kennedy Shrine, a natural likeness of Jack Kennedy in a rock formation, may be seen in Iao Valley on Maui. U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy is interested.
Sun Travel Discounts Sun Travel Discounts is an unusual page. The aim is to give discount vacations to everyone who subscribes to Maui Lahaina Sun: News, Alerts and Offers. We'll see.
Maui Car Rental If visiting, Maui car rental is the way to go. If staying, buy a car or van-something.
Sugar Cane Burning On Maui,Hawaii Controversy over Maui,Hawaii,sugar cane burning fires up every so often. Trade winds vs. smoke and fire-dust vs. paved roads.
Maui Bike Path: A Civic Suggestion Maui Bike Path: Think of me fondly as you peddle and pant under the burning sun. Thristy-cramping-backside hurting. That's me in the air-conditioned car.
Promotion -The Name Of The Maui Game Promotion promotes big-bucks after spending big-bucks. Or so the theory goes. Guess it works. Maui now has over 2 million visitors a year.
Lahaina Hospital,Maui: Still a Dream in 2011 A hospital for Lahaina, Maui finally approved in 2009 suffers anobther blow: business partners split in June 12th . See below an original article from Buck Quayle in "The Lahaina Sun".
Shopping In Maui Can Be Fun Shopping in Maui, Hawaii can be great fun. At least for the spender, if not the earner. Front Street, in Lahaina, is a start.
Maui Condo By Owner Kaanapali Many search maui condo by owner Kaanapali so here it is. You'll find more than that here. Including bed and breakfasts. You can book too-from outside site.
A Maui Motor Coach Tour Awaits A Maui motor coach tour is provided by three companies. This can be convenient when a group of friends want a quick tour of Maui.
The Maui Ferry No One Cared About The Maui ferry which no one cared about-read The Lahaina Sun's first stories here. Forty years later, people are concerned with raming whales, environmental reports, spreading unwanted plants, cars.
LahainaTong Building Repainting OK The Lahaina Tong Building on Front St. has served as headquarters for a fraternal organization of Chinese immigrants to Maui. The Maui Historic Commission controls the restoration.
Return Kahoolawe From Navy Bombing Return Kahoolawe demands U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye after 31 years of Navy bombing practice. "Patience is wearing thin."
