LOCAL COACH Paul Kauhane Luuwai Though Luuwai was the center of some controversy when he was suspended with pay as a teacher at King Kekaulike (he was later reinstated, and the reasons for the suspension remain unclear), his story has mostly been one of success and accolades. (Many colleagues and students rushed to his defense after the suspension.) A respected and driven … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2009: Best Local Coach on Maui: Paul Kauhane Luuwai
MauiTime Best of Maui 2009: Best Scholastic Athlete on Maui: Bailey Massenburg
SCHOLASTIC ATHLETE Bailey Massenburg Having just completed her final year at King Kekaulike High School, Massenburg has amassed an athletic resume that belies her tender age. She starred in both track and tennis, winning titles and setting records along the way. Last month, she was inducted into the Hawaii High School Hall of Honor and was named the Gatorade Hawaii Girls … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2009: Best Scholastic Athlete on Maui: Bailey Massenburg
Maui Built
Construction is booming on the Valley Isle. Contractors are getting rich building, tearing down and remodeling condos and vacation rentals at light speed. In December I was offered a job remodeling condos. Hard up for some cash, I took the job and found out what it’s really like being a Maui construction worker. Did I mention I’ve never worked in construction before? Didn’t … [Read more...] about Maui Built