In four decades of teaching history at Maui’s college, Bert Kikuchi has had thousands of students, and many remember him fondly.

A&B’s Charlie Buckingham finds an entrepreneurial side to leasing for Maui’s biggest property owner.

Chairing the Council’s Maui Island Plan Committee was “the job nobody wanted.” Gladys Baisa, who accepted the hot seat assignment, has a history of excelling at difficult tasks.

Irene Bowie, Maui Tomorrow’s executive director, likes to “find common ground.” But when all else fails this environmental activist is not afraid to litigate, as in the Super Ferry case.

Bryant Neal embarks on a new chapter in his long career: he’s telling the story of Hawaii at his new exhibit space in Maalaea.

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.