Honolulu Star-Advertiser Newspaper – Front Page HeadlineMAUI MAYOR WANTS TOURISM PAUSE I was shocked that Maui Mayor Michael Victorino would have this stink’n thinking. I wrote him the following letter and put together cartoon postcard. It’s important that we share our option with the ruling class. It’s a long letter Read more…
My direct mail postcard (see image below) message to the Governor and Mayor: The Hawaiian ruling class has been yapping about taking action on over-tourism and the need for diversification for years. No meaningful progress! Victorino’s recent Star-Advertiser article (tourist pause), the costly Maui COVID-19 arrival second test, the tourists’ Read more…
Faxed a letter to the Governor after his recent Safe Travels comments:“They know (the airlines) what are requirements are and are fully informing the travelers so I believe there’s absolutely no confusion and no possibility for chaos, because … it’s the same rules, and we are proceeding on that basis.” Read more…
Decorating for the 4th of July. The Maui News stopped by my home to check out my July 4th holiday decorations. I was excited to find that they feature my decorations on the front page with the following caption: Kihei resident Phil Winter adjusts the Fourth of July decorations outside Read more…
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser published my “Letter to the Editor” in the July 4, 2021 Sunday edition with the title “GOVERNOR HOLDS HAWAII HOSTAGE.” Strong words but some of the actions and comments by both the governor and mayor do not always pass the common sense or science test. This is Read more…