WORST POLITICAL SCANDAL FALSE BALLISTIC MISSILE On a Saturday morning in January, our cell phones went off with the warning: “BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL.” It was one of those moments that everyone had a story about later. What happened next in the minds and hearts […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Environmental Non-Profit on Maui: Surfrider Foundation
BEST ENVIRONMENTAL NON-PROFIT SURFRIDER FOUNDATION MauiTime readers vote Surfrider Foundation’s Maui Chapter as this year’s favorite environmental nonprofit! They’re dedicated to protecting Maui’s oceans, waves, and beaches by advocating on a county level and taking action in the community. “Rise Above Plastics” is one of their current campaigns that includes volunteer-based monthly beach clean-ups. They […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Community Non-Profit on Maui: Boys & Girls Club of Maui
BEST COMMUNITY NON-PROFIT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MAUI There should be no questions about this. A free organization that takes in children, straight from school on the MEO bus, and entertains them and makes study time, exercise, and social interaction available until their parents are finished with work and they can come and pick […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Worst Environmental Issue on Maui: Dying Coral Reefs
WORST ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE DYING CORAL REEFS Maui’s coral reefs need more help than ever, but the good news is that there are a host of nonprofits, marine scientists, organizations, and philanthropists helping to restore, protect, and improve the overall health of Maui’s coral reefs. The best way our community can continue to support these efforts […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Worst State Blunder on Maui: Bypass Road
WORST STATE BLUNDER BYPASS ROAD The road to Lahaina has suffered from coastal erosion, construction, and notorious daily traffic jams. The County decided to cut off the old road at the halfway mark and connect it directly to the overpass road that feeds down into the Lahaina Cannery mall. The traffic jams were three times […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Worst County Blunder on Maui: Homeless
WORST COUNTY BLUNDER HOMELESS Maui’s biggest County blunder is our homeless issue. It’s actually not an issue, it’s a serious problem. When you think about homeless folks on Maui, your mind might go to Kanaha Beach Park. In fact, that’s the Hollywood version of homeless life on Maui. Folks, this is a huge problem that […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Political Activist on Maui: Tiare Lawrence
BEST POLITICAL ACTIVIST TIARE LAWRENCE Without a doubt, MauiTime readers have voted Tiare as best political activist because she really is. She believes that in order for Maui to thrive, our island needs to support our small business farmers and working families. She believes in protecting our environment and she also believes in supporting natural […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best County Official on Maui: Elle Cochran
BEST COUNTY OFFICIAL ELLE COCHRAN As a born-and-raised Maui resident and council member for four terms, Elle Cochran won Maui residents’ vote on our ballot for her reputation for representing local interests, listening, and seeking different perspectives. After eight years as a representative, she is now seeking the mayoral seat. Cochran began her political career […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Scholastic Female Athlete on Maui: Nanea Estralla, LLHS
BEST SCHOLASTIC FEMALE ATHLETE NANEA ESTRELLA, LLHS This rising Lahainaluna sophomore has a bright future ahead of her. In 2017, Nanea Estrella took the Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association championship in wrestling for the 117-pound weight class. Earlier this year she took first place in the 2018 HHSAA wrestling tournament for the 122-pound weight class. […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Children’s Activity on Maui: Maui Ocean Center
BEST CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY MAUI OCEAN CENTER Without a doubt, the Maui Ocean Center has certainly stepped up their game this year. Not only are they Hawai‘i’s favorite aquarium, but they also offer a wide variety of events and activities for the whole family. We are all super thankful for their invaluable assistance in helping Maui’s […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best High School Spirit on Maui: Lahainaluna
BEST HIGH SCHOOL SPIRIT LAHAINALUNA Lahainaluna high school’s school spirit is very strong. As a student there I know most people are very proud to be a part of Lahainaluna and the west side. We have the only Hawaiian school alma mater, a very strong boarders department, and are the oldest school west of the […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Playground on Maui: Giggle Hill
BEST PLAYGROUND GIGGLE HILL Giggle Hill is the place to be if you want to host a nice family outing. The playground is what kids dream of. With a castle-like design, secret tunnels, well-maintained swing sets, and monkey bars for those cute little monkeys. For those parents who are infamous worrywarts: No worry! The playground […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Yoga Studio on Maui: Afterglow Yoga
BEST YOGA STUDIO AFTERGLOW YOGA Led by the charismatic powerhouse owner Jasmine Judson, Afterglow Yoga has taken off over the past several years. With studios in Wailuku, Kihei, and Lahaina, the studio offers fun, powerful, and body positive classes for all abilities. Their instructors are encouraging, their spaces are beautiful, and the variety of classes […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Yoga Teacher on Maui: Tenya Jayawuk at Island Spirit Yoga
BEST YOGA TEACHER TENYA JAYAWUK, ISLAND SPIRIT YOGA Maui you love the energy and grace in Tenya’s Gentle Yoga and Vinyasa Flow Yoga classes. When it comes to a class with the Best Yoga Teacher on Maui yogi’s flock to Island Spirit Yoga for her classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. This summer Tenya can […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Fitness Club on Maui: Maui Powerhouse Gym
BEST FITNESS CLUB MAUI POWERHOUSE GYM Whether you’re serious about fitness or just want a friendly, welcoming place to dabble in exercise, Maui Powerhouse Gym is the place to train. With a nice facility, friendly staff, and fully equipped gym with plenty of cardio machines, power racks, and a variety of weights, Powerhouse Gym is […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Spa on Maui: Spa Grande at Grand Wailea
BEST SPA SPA GRANDE, GRAND WAILEA Years, after year, Spa Grande is still Maui’s favorite spa. Located at the Grand Wailea, here’s where you go to escape reality. This 50,000-square-foot spa is actually the largest spa in all of Hawai‘i. In over 40 treatment rooms, they create blissful experiences for not just visitors but locals, […]