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Sharon Purvis

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May 8, 2025, 6:11:38 PMMay 8
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I just got my bill from my insurance group for my condo and was surprised at my costs. The bill was up $500.00 from last year, nothing has changed in my condo so I have no idea at what put it up. Has this happened to anyone else, and does anyone else have a suggestion?
Sharon Purvis #660

paulsen5257

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May 8, 2025, 8:06:21 PMMay 8
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Aloha Sharon

Can I ask how much your policy was for last year? 
I currently have RLI Insurance through Atlas Insurance.
My policy from 9/1/2024 to 9/1/2025 premium is $1,175.00

My Coverages are as follows:
Dwelling $35K
Personal Property $35K
Loss of Use $25K
Personal Liability $1,000,000 Each occurrence 
Medical Payments $5,000
Each Person

Other coverages include
HO 1
HO 6
HO 17
HHO 507 Additional Insured (AOAO)

My deductible is $1,000

Keith Paulsen 573


In our situation, I'm not concerned if others feel our personal property coverage is too low. Since the building is concrete construction and fire protection sprinklers specific to each area, I don't see a big risk in widespreaddamages. Hurricane Insurance is excluded. But we are all "scr#w#d" if there's a major Hurricane that manages our building. 
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Sharon Purvis

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May 8, 2025, 8:10:38 PMMay 8
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Last year it was $864.00 this year it is$1,434.00 for the exact same of coverage. I do not rent my place out

paulsen5257

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May 8, 2025, 8:51:32 PMMay 8
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I guess I should have spell checked Google voice.
"Widespread damages"
And
that "damages" our building.

Greg Ferrer

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May 24, 2025, 1:16:33 AMMay 24
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"Shoreline access near Lahaina Harbor opens to public."

Is this true?

Thanks.

Greg Ferrer

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Greg Ferrer

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May 24, 2025, 1:25:00 AMMay 24
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I so miss The Pioneer Inn.

Greg

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Bill Field

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May 24, 2025, 11:47:21 AMMay 24
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I haven't heard that, but Baby Beach was open when I was there in April.

Bill Field 1259H

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Bill Field

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May 24, 2025, 11:48:29 AMMay 24
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Can it be replicated?

Bill

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Greg Ferrer

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May 24, 2025, 1:23:42 PMMay 24
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That's a good question.

It would sure be nice in my opinion.

My family use to go there every year for our "first Maui breakfast". Then, off to Safeway for "rations".  LOL

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Marlene Cohen

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May 24, 2025, 1:38:57 PMMay 24
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I just saw a post from Jesse Wald, who updates Lahaina progress every month, and he said the harbor is opening today for limited activities, but didn't say open to public.


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paulsen5257

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May 24, 2025, 2:07:29 PMMay 24
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It would take a concerted effort to convince the local and state politicians to replicate Old Lahaina Town.
They could use the "Historic Exemption" to bypass major hurdles. The shoreline setback could be mitigated also.

University of Hawai‘i has Old Lahaina town scaled to an 1/8 of an inch. It could easily be replicated with newer fire retardent/resistant materials.
And I believe the funding would be available through state and federal funds along with funds from the business owners.

Keith Paulsen 573



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Bill Field

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May 24, 2025, 2:22:55 PMMay 24
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Banana mac nut pancakes for breakfast and Doc Fingers on the piano in the afternoon at the Pioneer. 
Then, Longhi's for dinner, Don Drysdale's Pub in the evening, and music 'til midnight at The Blue Max where celebrities {including Elton} would pop in to jam. Never had to leave Lahaina.

Old Folk Bill

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Jodine Warfle

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May 24, 2025, 4:40:58 PMMay 24
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Greg, do you have info from election status. We’re in AK and couldn’t lg in at that time due to medical appt. 
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I so miss The Pioneer Inn.

Greg

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Jamie Brown

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May 24, 2025, 4:40:58 PMMay 24
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Yes, it is true.  A few weeks ago Shaw St was opened (where Salvation Army used to be), and now you can drive down Front Street (north) to the dirt lot at the corner of Front and Prison.  From there you can walk to the harbor.  Lots of people like to surf there and I suppose that’s why this change  has been made.  So now you can drive in from the north to Mall Wharf and from the south to Prison St.  The central part is still closed off.  I drive in regularly to see my lot and look around at Puamana.  There is quite a bit of building going on in Sharkpit.  We are just waiting on permits in Puamana.

Jamie Brown
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Greg Ferrer

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May 25, 2025, 12:49:57 AMMay 25
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Hey Bill.

Those Banana Mac Nut Pancakes were The Bomb.  I miss them SO much. Breakfast outside was good..................But breakfast in the bar was also an experience...........w/ all the interesting "artwork" on the walls.  LOL 

You're right.  Longhi's was also an amazing place to eat. 

What memories.

Signed,

Geriatric Greg      

Greg Ferrer

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May 25, 2025, 1:11:14 AMMay 25
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Hi Jodine.

No. Unfortunately  I do not. But if you call AOAO they might be able to help you.   

Sorry.

Greg

Jim Doan

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May 25, 2025, 1:45:38 AMMay 25
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Question for the group:

Does anybody know why the tiki torches and propane seems to be off now?     I'm assuming it has something to do with the barbecue investigation?

For those of you that were on island about 5 days ago, the Whaler lost power for about 3 hours... and since the propane was turned off, the generator did not kick on.

I believe the Whaler used to have a diesel generator 4 times of power outages (which seem to be common in Maui), but somehow we switch to a propane unit?

  Can anybody opine or comment on this?

Mahalo !!
 
Jim Doan
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paulsen5257

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May 25, 2025, 2:11:28 AMMay 25
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Aloha Jim

The power went off for close to an hour. It was off next door at the Outrigger and areas across Kaanapali Pkwy. 
Our generators did not kick on because there was an malfunction in a relay, a switch, or other part. The power came back on in roughly an hour.

The backup generator was repaired the following day. It had nothing to do with propane. 
The propane tanks and lines have been tested post the BBQ incident. No leaks detected.

I'm not 100% sure, but I believe the torches won't be turned on for another month or two.

Mahalo for the webcam.... we love it and view it regardless of where we are, including while we are at the Whaler.

Keith Paulsen 573

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Jim Doan

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May 25, 2025, 2:59:53 AMMay 25
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Mahalo Keith!

Thanks for the feedback & clarification.  Much appreciated🌴 

....glad you are enjoying the web cam!

Jim


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Greg Ferrer

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May 26, 2025, 1:37:36 AMMay 26
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Just saw this photo. [see below]  It appears to be north Lahaina just south  of the Cannery Mall. Does that sound right?

Are those new concrete slabs?  Just curious.

Greg Ferrer

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Bill Field

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May 26, 2025, 11:14:09 AMMay 26
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That's the location, Greg. Not sure if some of those concrete slabs are new. 

Bill

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Greg Ferrer

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May 26, 2025, 2:28:10 PMMay 26
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A couple more pictures.

Greg

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paulsen5257

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May 26, 2025, 2:37:48 PMMay 26
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Aloha Bill and Greg

What you are seeing is the crushed rock that was brought in where the original foundations were. The lots were excavated down several feet. They hauled the dirt and contaminated debris to the temporary landfill.
There are dozens under construction in the Lahaina area, which is great to see. 
One of the lots in your picture of Kamaka Circle and Front Street has the white chalk on top of the crushed rock outlining where the owner is getting ready to trench for their footing.

Keith Paulsen 573

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Greg Ferrer

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   I sure miss Longhis.

But it shut down a couple of years before the Lahaina Fire didn't it?  

I loved the black and white checkered floor.

Greg

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Bill Field

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Jun 2, 2025, 12:05:17 PMJun 2
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I do too, but the new location at the Marriott works well. Only the street ambiance is missing. 

When Bob passed away in 2012 the kids tried to carry on the tradition but it didn't work out, and they closed in 2019 after 42 years. 

Son, Peter is now in charge. If you want to talk about Longhi's history with Peter and long time door man John McCrea, they hold court at the bar most Friday nights. 
Next year will be Longhi's 50th anniversary, and I'll celebrate 50 years of dining there. 

bill

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Michael Meleyco

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Jun 27, 2025, 9:47:56 AMJun 27
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Needing a second studio unit around 7/21 thru 8/3...so spouse and daughter might travel peasefully

Will need help with structure of what/how to do it.  Mike Meleyco

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Greg Ferrer

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Great news if true.

Greg Ferrer
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whalerconcerns

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Jul 3, 2025, 2:40:46 PMJul 3
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Sorry.... it's not true.
Did you see it on FB?
Some jerk keeps posting it.
Maui County Council has not approved a comprehensive plan for the future of Front Street.

Keith Paulsen 573




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Kevin Surace

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Mick said in an newscast that he intends to rebuild and has filed the permits but going through some hoops
That side of front street is possible to build soon. The ocean side not.


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paulsen5257

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Jul 3, 2025, 3:34:40 PMJul 3
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Aloha Kevin

Did Mick say he was building it on the Lahaina side? Because I heard rumors (like his song...Lol). The other rumor is that it was going to be on the other side (south Maui).

Keith 

Kevin Surace

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Jul 3, 2025, 3:57:34 PMJul 3
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Thats what I saw some months ago.

HOWEVER Maui is very slow issuing the permits even if they did say they will allow reconstruction on the mountain side of front




Greg Ferrer

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Jul 4, 2025, 1:23:35 AMJul 4
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Keith.

Yes.  I saw it on a Lahaina or Maui FB group.

Why do these people keep misleading everyone?

Sorry re the False Alarm.

Take care.

Greg 




Kevin Surace

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Because it’s what Mick said in a news interview

Whether Maui lets him restart we don’t know

But that was his goal


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Brian Busalacchi

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Hello Everyone,

My daughter and I are looking to rent a studio or 1 bedroom unit from 7/30-8/6.

Mahalo!
Brian Busalacchi
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Greg Ferrer

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Jul 30, 2025, 2:26:46 PMJul 30
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Aloha. 

We've been following the tsunami situation from afar and it sounds like there was very little [if any] damage there at the Whaler and in Kaanapali in general.  Is that correct?

Thanks. 


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Diane Bakker

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Kevin Surace

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Jul 30, 2025, 2:31:53 PMJul 30
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There was a 1-foot wave that smashed into Kaanapali.

true.

This time very lucky!



Greg Ferrer

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Jul 30, 2025, 2:37:35 PMJul 30
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It looks to me like everything is PERFECT in PARADISE.

If so..................that's great.

Thx Diane. 

Greg 

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Doug Kaye

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Jul 30, 2025, 2:39:47 PMJul 30
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I've been there for two tsunamis. In both cases, the waves were unusually calm.

   ...doug

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Diane Bakker

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Jul 30, 2025, 2:41:15 PMJul 30
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It's perfect. I was in the ocean yesterday for an hour and I would've rated it a 10 it was so calm warm and beautiful. We've had several really great weeks here with the water and the weather.


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