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Makawao resident Cole Christie, 22, catches air off the Akamai Track in the Kahakapao Recreational Area of Makawao Forest Reserve on Tuesday. Kahakapao mountain bikers said a recent state announcement on âillegal trailsâ built by area mountain bikers cast the riders in a poor light and they want to spotlight the positive work they have been doing. The Maui News / KEHAULANI CERIZO photos
MAKAWAO Mountain bikers who volunteer their time to maintain trails in the Makawao Forest Reserve said they’re not to blame for the illegal trails that have become an ongoing problem for state forestry officials.
The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photos
First photo: Kula’s Bea Morrison adds a Christmas ornament to a display tree at the Wailea Villages’ Sunset Market on Thursday evening. Morrison and husband Troy Morrison own TBM Creations and specialize in resin art, woodwork and acrylic pouring. Bea said the pandemic has changed their business model. “It’s a lot of transitioning from this kind of market to online,” she said. “A lot of adjustments for sure.”
Second photo: Aki Sword (right) gets a pair of print aprons for a customer while helping girlfriend Bailey Onaga on Thursday. Onaga is the owner and illustrator for B. Miyo Art.