Maui Blog

The Maui Blog of Yore Or...may take you back to the past-say the history of Hawaiian tattoos or give you the latest ink trends-with a page on current adaptations.

What's new and what's old. What's old and published anew. What's what. Updated, possible inflated. Maybe berated.

Sun Travel Discounts

Sun Travel Discounts is an unusual page. The aim is to give discount vacations to everyone who subscribes to my newsletter. We'll see.

Lanai Tourist Project and Housing Proposed

A Lanai tourist project and housing is proposed for the pineapple isle. The population of 2,200 will grow over 500%.

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.

Tourist Industry Payroll Rivals Agricultural

The tourist industry payroll on Maui, in Hawaii, now rivals total agricultural pay. See details here.

Hawaiian Homes Commission Land-Political Charges Of Abuse

The Hawaiian Homes Commission may allow non-Hawaiians to lease land. Here's a charge of abuse-for political gain-and defense. Defense won.

That Maui Rotten Egg Smell

That Maui rotten egg smell at Launiupoko Point, near Lahaina, comes from brackish water released by Pioneer Mill. Seems like everyone hates it and no one can stop them.

The Wailuku Redevelop Plan

The Wailuku Redevelop Plan would modify the 157-acre area discribed as the North Wailuku General Neighborhood Renewal Area with an initial federal government funding request of $825,000.

Fire On Aloha Airlines
112 Persons Aboard

Fire on Aloha Airlines at Kahului airport at start of takeoff at 90 miles an hour with 112 aboard.

Mayor Orders Maui Jail Closed

The mayor orders the Maui jail closed. "Not fit for animal life."

Sacred Hearts School Kept Open

Sacred Hearts School in Lahaina will be kept open despite loss of building to fire. Emergency meeting vote.

Sacred Hearts School Blaze Studied

The Sacred Hearts School burns to the ground in one hour. This is becoming a habit.

Lahainaluna Gym Burns

Lahainaluna gym burns just three days after fire destroyed Lahaina's Sacred Hearts School.

Lahaina Petting Zoo Brush Off

The Lahaina Petting Zoo petition at the Lahaina Market Place gets the brush off. No baby animals for kids.

Kahului Town Plan Doubts

Kahului town plan doubts are expressed by Maui Mayor Elmer Cravalho. Wants another look.

To Maui With Love

To Maui: Nixon elopes with Jane Fonda. J. Edgar Hoover busted for income tax evasion. Sort of.

Maui Youth Center Indifference

A Maui youth center dies due to hostility, vacations and indifference.

Lahaina Sun Misquote

Lahaina Sun Misquote. Yeah, sure. Read this.

Three Maui Arsonists Arrested

Three Maui arsonists are finally arrested after causing several hundred thousand dollars in damages to schools.

Kamehameha School Fire In Lahaina

The Kamehameha School fire was the third in two months. A 19 and two 17-year-old arsonists were to blame.

The Maui Council

The Maui Council covers a lot of ground. Some interesting, some not. Here we have news from their meeting of Friday, January 7, 1972.

Maui Money Handling Improves

Maui money handling by the County is improving says outside auditor. But can be better. Can't everything?

Maui Resource Program

A Maui resource program of over $1million in federal funds has been approved. U.S. Sen. Hiram Fong of Hawaii makes the announcement.

Maui Flea Market

A Maui flea market is first proposed to Maui Mayor Elmer Cravalho by Ed Frazer. Ed is a photographer and distributer for The Lahaina Sun.

Films On Maui

Films on Maui, underground films, would become popular and regular. This was the first in '71.

Maui College Transfer Final

A Maui college, Mauna Olu,will be absorbed by United States International University. Over objections.

Dieing For Maui Fish

Dieing for Maui fish. That is to say, schools of fish are dieing. Why? Who knows?

Maui Air Bargain

A Maui air bargain has fallen from the sky. Fly for almost half the price from Maui to Oahu.

Teams To Maui For Sports Fans

Teams to Maui covers what I don't care about. Sports. This was written by Jack Stevens.

Lahaina Carthaginian Sinking

News of the Lahaina Carthaginian sinking spread like missionaries and drew a fun loving crowd. Some water pumps also.

Tiny Maui Bubbles A Submital

Tiny Maui bubbles is basically a head-trip by A.Bodoya and Mr. C. Honey. From the old The Lahaina Sun newspaper.