Best County Official Alan Arakawa Going into an election in which five other people would like to replace him, we’re sure that Mayor Arakawa will appreciate the fact that our readers consider him the county’s best public official. Hey, have you seen his yellow campaign signs? The ones that say, “Mayor Arakawa–Getting It Done.” Pure genius. Who cares what “it” is–“it” … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2014: Best County Official on Maui: Alan Arakawa
Best Maui Politics Community and Environment 2014
MauiTime Best of Maui 2014: Best of Maui Politics Community and Environment
Politics and Environment Best County Official Alan Arakawa Going into an election in which five other people would like to replace him, we’re sure that Mayor Arakawa will appreciate the fact that our readers consider him the county’s best public official. Hey, have you seen his yellow campaign signs? The ones that say, “Mayor Arakawa–Getting It Done.” Pure genius. … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2014: Best of Maui Politics Community and Environment
MauiTime Best of Maui 2014: Best Maui County Blunder: Missing Women
Best County Blunder Missing Women As you undoubtedly know, Maui County is dealing with a fair number of unsolved cases involving missing persons. And for readers, nothing shows failure like the fact that these cases have gone on for months (in one case, years) without any sort of solution. There’s Laura Vogel, who’s been missing since 2010. No one’s seen Moreira … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2014: Best Maui County Blunder: Missing Women
MauiTime Best of Maui 2014: Best Place to See Hawaii as it Was Pre-Contact: Kahikinui
Best Place To See Hawaii As It Was Pre-Contact [STAFF PICK] Kahikihui It’s remarkable to think that the place archaeologists believe was the spot Polynesians first landed in Hawaii is also one of the most unchanged parts of the state. What we today call Maui’s “backside”–a rocky, remote stretch of land between Ulupalakua and Kaupo where the clearest radio stations you … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2014: Best Place to See Hawaii as it Was Pre-Contact: Kahikinui
MauiTime Best of Maui 2014: Best Place to Pay Respect to Maui History: Ka’uiki Head
Best Place To Pay Respect To Maui History [STAFF PICK] Ka‘uiki Head It’s hard to miss this hill overlooking Hana Bay. It’s a big hill, with steep sides, crumbly soil and tall trees. Mostly known as the birthplace of Queen Ka‘ahumanu, it’s also the most fought over piece of ground in Hawaii. The warriors of Hawaii and Maui fought many battles there, but you’d be … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2014: Best Place to Pay Respect to Maui History: Ka’uiki Head