Ahh, this little North Shore town seems forever to be the place to visit, at least where MauiTime readers are concerned. Living there, with its few, tiny homes seems like a dream, but it’s no big deal to drop by the town and see the locals, hippies, Euros and surfers who do spend their days there. Paia also offers plenty of quaint boutiques, cool cafes, some of the whitest … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Town to Visit on Maui: Paia
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MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Town to Live in on Maui: Kihei
This is a tough one. Kihei isn’t exactly a walkable town–sidewalks are rare and portions of South Kihei Road more closely resemble a street racing course than a local thoroughfare–and it’s pretty much the best definition of “urban sprawl” I’ve yet found in Hawaii. Indeed, much of the South Maui coast is hidden from view behind rows of Kihei condominiums. And yet, so many people … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Town to Live in on Maui: Kihei
MauiTime Best of Maui 2012:Best Scary Public Figure on Maui: Linda Lingle
Technically Lingle hasn’t been a public official since she left the Hawaii governor’s office in 2010, but here campaign to replace retiring U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka (D, Hawaii) is close enough for me. Our readers think she’s scary, but there’s a very real chance the state’s voters (who twice elected her governor) will send the Republican who tried to Hawaii Superferry sail … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2012:Best Scary Public Figure on Maui: Linda Lingle
MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Political Activist on Maui: Irene Bowie
It’s always nice to see our readers acknowledge the hard work and dedication of an activist not often seen in the spotlight. Irene Bowie is definitely that person. Since 2007, Bowie has been the president (and the lone full-time employee) of the non-profit slow-growth group Maui Tomorrow. A resident of Maui since 1978, Bowie helped found the Pacific Whale Foundation and has … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Political Activist on Maui: Irene Bowie
BEST OF MAUI 2012: Best Maui Politics, Community and Environment Revealed
BEST COUNTY OFFICIAL Elle Cochran Apparently, more than just MauiTime readers agree that Elle Cochran–who’s been in government a scant two years now–is the best public servant. After just one term of office as a member of the Maui County Council (representing West Maui), Cochran is running unopposed for reelection. She’s the chairperson of the council’s Infrastructure … [Read more...] about BEST OF MAUI 2012: Best Maui Politics, Community and Environment Revealed