By Susan Halas A lot of people know Bryant Neal. The 55 year old native of Arkansas arrived on Maui in 1982. He’s has been a busy man ever since. Some people remember him from his early days as director of marketing for a prominent Maui jewelry firm. Other people recall the more than 20 [...]

PEOPLE: Randy Piltz didn’t win the election for mayor, but he ended up on the 9th floor anyway, working to improve the county’s permitting process.

Scott Fisher, director of conservation for the Hawaiian Islands Land Trust, was amongst the winners of Sunset magazine’s 2012 Environmental Awards in its March issue.

Non-profit organization Women Helping Women invites runners, walkers, and even (baby) strollers, to their fourth annual 2, 5, and 10k “Fun Run/Walk/Stroll.”

Unusual plants are the specialty of Haiku nurseryman Alan Davidson of Ha’iku Maui Orchids. Find everything from Lady Slipper Orchids to Green Jade Vines and air borne lichen at his 14,000 square foot greenhouse.

A highly regarded Hula teacher for decades in Hawaii, Roselle Bailey now shares her knowledge of Hawaii dance and culture with students in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

“I’ve always liked to organize,” said Yuki Lei Sugimura. The Wailuku native is best known for her ability to coordinate some of Maui’s largest and most popular events.

As the 2012 Hawaii State Legislature opens for business, now is a good time to take a look at George Fontaine.

Grandma alert: all those shopping for the fairy princess crowd – Terrisa Belknap is your gal. Her wares on view every Saturday at Kahului Swap Meet booth 209: Cute, sturdy, washable, sparkly and not too expensive.

The title was the inaugural event for the pageant on Maui, featuring young ladies competing for their own individual purpose. The Miss T.E.E.N. organization stands for: Teenagers Exemplifying Excellence Nationally.