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 irreverance 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 inovate.

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.

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 foundless. 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 inovative. 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 rememberance 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. Want an all-over Hawaiian tan? Start stripping and Begin Here.

Buck Quayle in Lahaina, 1970

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.

On Maui Beaches At Makena-Public Sun On Private Places May Get You Burned Being nude on Maui beaches, even makena, is illegal. Sometimes arrests are made. This is one such arrest. Change the names and this situation is unchanged.

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.

The Banana Patch Counter-Culture Is Leaving The Banana Patch counter-culture which has been flourishing within the organic biodegradable valley is leaving. Why?...

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.

Humans Ponder Dogs' Destiny Dogs cringed on Maui,Hawaii as people howled in protest and accord over a proposed dog leash law.

Maui Camping Discouraged By County Goverment In Hawaii The County Goverment discourages Maui camping and you can no longer stay overnight at Hana, Kamaole or Waiehu County parks.

Make Truckloads Of Money On Maui From Reading? There's much money in the Lahaina Library. In books. Can you really read your way into becoming rich? Read on...

Food Is Too Expensive In Hawaii-But Just Got Better You pay an arm and a leg for food throughout the Hawaiian islands. But here, oddly enought, is an improvement. It seems unreal.

A New Maui High School Opens-While Still Incomplete A new Maui High School is set to open while still incomplete. The multi-million dollar investment will continue.

Protect The Environment: Life Of The Land And Maui Mayor Cravalho Environmentalists protect the environment with the government and from the government. Here are stories of soap and sand.

A Hospital Denied In Lahaina,Hawaii For Thirty-Six Years A hospital for Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii rejected since at least 1971-is still debated in 2007. The exact same arguments. See here.

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.

Maui Crime In Hawaii-Doesn't Enter Your Mind, Does It? Maui crime is not much of a worry. The Chief of Detectives only handles a murder every 12 to 15 years, he said.

Whales Are Fun To Watch Off Lahaina,Maui,Hawaii. And More... Whales are fun. Period. And Lahaina the whaleship harbor. Now modern Ahabs are back.

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.

Turkey May Be Deadly-Veggies Don't Read Turkey-Delightful Or Deadly. A not very thankful Thanksgiving on Maui, Hawaii. The turkey was bad.

First Hawaiian Christmas The first Christmas celebration in Hawaii was held aboard the English sailing ship Queen Charlotte in 1786.

Big Mala Wharf Plans-Near Lahaina Center-Would Change Area The Mala Wharf with holes and all is a favorite of local fisherman and sunbathers. Now big plans appear on the horizon. And an either/or situation exists.

A Sacrificial Temple On Maui Is To Be Restored The Bishop Museum will restore a sacrificial temple in ruins on Maui. The Pihana heiau was consecrated about 1779.

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.

The Girl From Japan Visits Lahainaluna The girl said, "I sick for boyfriend."

Underground Tie Dyeing Taught By The Best Lynn Taylor teaches us tie dyeing. She learned from Tie Dye Annie-noted underground figure.

Alex de Renzy Anchors In Lahaina With Boatload Of Girls Alex de Renzy, the nation's foremost pornographer, anchors his 185-foot converted Navy ship off Mala Wharf in Lahaina, and says he doesn't want publicity.

Old Fashioned Maui Chips Very In Fashion Maui Chips are world famous. Really. They're salty, crunchy, dark and misshapen. And hard to find.

Hawaiian Words You'll Hear On Maui Some good hawaiian words for malihinis. In daily use.

Maui Newspaper Update From Past To Present A four-decade newspaper update starts with The Lahaina Sun and ends with the Haleakala Times.

Maui Mahalo Contact Page We Get By With A Little Help From Our Friends The Maui mahalo contact page is where we get by with a little help from our friends. Mahalo means thanks. Thanks for approving, listing and linking with maui-lahaina-sun.com.

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.

For Discount Maui Airfare And Cheap Airline Tickets-Read Here And Google For discount Maui airfare, read here, and research Google for last minute cheap airline tickets.

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.

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.

Inexpensive Maui Activities As A Way Of Life Inexpensive Maui activities abound and can become a way of life. Surf and ye shall find.

Maui Hawaii Hotel Travel Packages For Maui, Hawaii hotel travel packages, "tweek" your mouse here. I hope this is what you want.

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.

Maui Condemner Condemned By Public Maui condemner condemned as he tries to take private land for a State park.

Hawaii Printing Celebrates 150 Years Hawaii printing at the old printing house, called Hale Pai, completes 150 years. Party time.

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.

Don Graydon Maui Commentary Don Graydon Maui Commentary reflects the concerns of old Hawaii. However, the old and new are often the same.

Maui Property Tax Maui property tax remains the same. The net taxable value of land and buildings has risen steadily.

Student Civil Liberties Increasing Student civil liberties are growing. Both police and school administrators are taking note.

Maui Libidinous Solicitations On Maui libidinous solicitations was a crime in the 1850's, 60's and 70's. See you in court.

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

Fire On Aloha Airlines112 Persons Aboard Fire on Aloha Airlines at Kahului airport at start of takeoff at 90 miles an hour with 112 aboard.

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