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 isn’t just by … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Worst Environmental Issue on Maui: Dying Coral Reefs
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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 as bad until the County finally reopened the old … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Worst State Blunder on Maui: Bypass Road
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 we all have a part in restoring. The first thing you … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Worst County Blunder on Maui: Homeless
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 resources. She is … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Political Activist on Maui: Tiare Lawrence
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 as a … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best County Official on Maui: Elle Cochran