Conspiracy Theorists Hijack Hawaii County General Plan

Dear Editor, May 5, 2025

Mayor Alameda stated in his weekly county update last Friday why he paused work on the General Plan update. He wants the county to review the verbiage being used in the document and make it more inviting for local residents.

I'm very angry that he took this action after meeting with a small group of conspiracy theorists. This group believes the United Nations will be taking our property away from us. Mayor Alameda's decision to pause work on this document only invigorates these clowns to hold this process hostage. This isn't fair to longtime residents that have vested interest in this island's future.

Aaron Stene

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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Maui County Responsible for Lahaina Fire

Dear Editor,   May 5, 2025

The after-action reports told the real reason behind the fire. 

The firefighter in charge put out the morning grass fire and decided  they should all go back to the station for lunch.

In spite of a red alert high wind warning, no crew was left behind to monitor for possible flare-ups.

Monitoring hot spots is fire-fighting 101.

This captain is responsible for $5+ billion in losses and 101 lives.  Maui County, and not taxpayers of the rest of the state, is liable.

Who is sticking up for the customers of HEI and other state taxpayers?

Chinatown and Lahaina have burned down several times in the past.  Who paid for that at the time?

Thanks

John Jones, Honolulu, Oahu