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Straight on Til Friday

Chasing history by outrigger canoe: a landlubber's log on a voyage to the Northwest Hawaiian Islands
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The Akaka Bill

In the U.S., Hawaiians are the only native people not recognized as an indigenous nation. Why do some Hawaiians oppose the bill that would grant them autonomy?
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2009 Shaka List

From Honolua Bay to the happy-faced spider--25 reasons Maui rocks!
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Breaking News

From new clubhouses, to fleets of new golf carts, to on-course renovations, Maui golf course layouts have spruced up for summer.
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Let’s Go Fishing!

Islanders have a deep appreciation for treasures inspired by the sea. Who better to know their net worth? Check out five Maui must-haves.
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A Decade on Maui

On MNKO’s 10th anniversary, we look back at how our island has changed.
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Explore Further: Native Knowledge from Ho’olawa Farms

Learn the traditional uses for native plants nurtured by Anna Palomino at Ho‘olawa Farms in Haiku.
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2012 Shaka List

From Tongan choirs to camping at Hulopoe, our shaka list gives you 25 reasons to fall in love with Maui.

To the Rescue

Call him courageous. Call him crazy. He's the man they call when there's danger between the devil and deep blue sea.
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Maui Wreath Makers

Every year, a magical holiday ritual unfolds at Kaluanui.
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Trust Worthy

Story by Judy Edwards  |  Photo courtesy of Hawaiian Islands Land Trust When I stop by the funky-chic Wailuku offices of Maui Coastal Land Trust,...
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A Curious Craving

Hawaiiana is more dream than reality, nostalgia for a past that never was. But who can argue with a dream?

A Lesson in Stewardship – Upcountry Montessori school goes green

The United Nations has declared 2005–2014 the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development. The UN could learn a thing or two from a little school on Maui.
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Paniolo Polo

At the Maui Polo Club, members continue a tradition where captains of the industry and cowboys have played side by side, and Maui’s paniolo are internationally known champions.
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The Maui Farm

A rural sanctuary helps at-risk families learn life lessons on the land.
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High Ambitions

Will kiteboarding be the newest Olympic sport? Several Mauians hope so.

Splashing in Pink!

We dive into the world of Maui Master Swimmers and come up with some colorful characters.
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Tropical Trends

Savvy wahine know how to turn heads: Choose couture designed for island comfort and style—or you might as well wear nothing at all.
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Maui Resort Report

A great resort is much more than simply a place to rest your head, and no one knows that better than Maui's resort destinations. Here's what's new and novel—whatever type of traveler you are.

Romancing the Road

For Maui's vintage car buffs, happiness is the journey--and the vehicle.
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Hawaii’s Best Beaches

Top beaches in Hawaii in these categories: best family beach, most iconic features, best snorkeling, and most romantic beach sunsets in Hawaiʻi.

How to Walk down a Waterfall (Rappelling on Maui)

Wanna walk down a waterfall? Rappel Maui is the only company on the island that takes you rappelling down waterfalls.

Save the Shaka

Beyond the “shaka,” that friendly thumb-and-pinkie hand waggle that says “hello” in a uniquely local fashio, is an intangible spirit defines these islands.
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Journals from the crew: Straight on ’til Friday

Read Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyaging Society paddler's journals from onboard the American Islander.
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Cuckoo for Coconuts (VIDEOS)

Ryan Burden is out to change the way we view coconuts — one niu and one customer at a time.
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Step Right Up!

The Maui County Fair returns with orchids and livestock and thrill rides—oh, my!

Meet Mr. Wizard

Island Golf Works at Kahili Golf Course uses missile tracking technology in its FlightScope 3D Doppler Monitor to study your swing and create custom clubs.

Maui Events & News

Imua Family Services’ Will Smith Discovery Garden

A World of Pure Imagination  Story by Savy Janssen Photographs by Jason Moore  Sunlight filtered through the outstretched arms of the 120-year-old monkey pod trees, and...

Maui Shopping Guide