Grandma’s Coffee House

To Grandma’s House We Go  Beloved family-run coffee shop serves up community in Keokea  By Mona de Crinis Photographs by Ryan Siphers   More than a hundred years...
Hands pack soil around a banyan air layer in a nursery pot

Planting Back the Shade

Treecovery Hawaiʻi is rebuilding the canopy of Lāhainā and Kula, then looking beyond the burn zone. by Chris Amundson Under the porte cochere at Andaz Maui...
Hawaiian flying fish

Mālolo: the flying fish

Which Hawaiian animal can swim, “fly,” and “walk” on water? The humble mālolo, or flying fish.
Hawaiian ohelo berries

Oh, Hello!

Deck the halls this season with Hawaiian ohelo berries, a sacred yet edible plant endemic to Hawaii. They are also a nice alternative to cranberries.
kamaʻaina

The Meaning of Kamaʻaina

The Hawaiian work kamaʻaina isn’t so much about bloodlines and birthplace, as about a fully intentional way to live.
aalii Hawaiian shrub

The Steadfast ‘A‘ali‘i

The native Hawaiian shrub 'a'ali'i is as tough as it is beautiful. Learn about its role in restoring ecosystems, and its uses for Hawaii's lei makers and crafters.
peahi fern

A Fern by Any Other Name

Two attractive fern species in Hawai‘i share the name laua‘e. Both are beloved by lei makers and Hawaiian cultural practitioners.

Weapons of Old Hawaiʻi

Weapons of Old Hawaiʻi Once central to battle, mea kaua now teach story, balance and identity in today’s islands by Savannah Dagupion photographs by Daniel Sullivan Kekai Kapu...
Hawaiian Kapa

Beauty in the Bark

Among Polynesians, the Hawaiians of old excelled in the making of kapa. Their distant daughters have begun to reclaim this once-lost ancient art.

Island Kitchen

Plate Lunch Power Aloha Mixed Plate in Lahaina shares with spirit of Pacific ohana Chef Kaluna Kaauwai adds his twist to traditional recipes story and photographs by...
Haleakala Ranch Maui

Haleakala Ranch

At this ranch, story is really not about cows or even about ranching. It's about land management. Open space. Preservation of primeval forest. Running a good business. Having a damn good time with horses. Helping the people.
guava cocktail

Masters of Mixology 2016

Eight locally-made cocktail recipes to savor.
Maui Chef of the Year Jojo Vasquez

2017 Chef of the Year Jojo Vasquez

As executive chef at The Plantation House, Jojo Vasquez creates light and delectable island-style fare.

Honolua Bay

A Maui surf photographer's 50-year love affair  Story and photographs by Erik Aeder My high school notebooks were filled with sketches of perfect tropical bays I...

Hale of Hope

story by Mona de Crinis photographs by Daniel Sullivan As diverse and culturally rich as the island itself, houses of worship have long sheltered and ministered...
rubber

What Erased Maui’s Rubber Plantations?

A century ago, Maui’s business leaders were excited about a new crop: rubber.

Laulima Maui

The many hands of an island united in hope On Aug. 8, 2023, the world watched as wildfires fanned by hurricane-force winds ravaged the island...
Kihei fishponds

Deep Wisdom

Discover how the restoration of Koieie Fishpond in North Kihei is helping to connect volunteers with ancient Hawaiian culture, legends and practices of old.
kure atoll albatross

Our Kūpuna Islands

Kūpuna (ancestor) islands form the core of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
delicious vegetables at Maui restaurants

Stalking The Delectable Vegetable

Becky Speere finds dishes with delicious vegetables at Maui restaurants.
hawaii monk seal

Species on the brink: Monk Seals

The official state mammal of Hawai‘i, the monk seal, faces many threats.
nikkei sushi roll maui

Maui Dining Guide 2023

B=Breakfast BR=Brunch L=Lunch H=Happy Hour D=Dinner N=Dinner past 9 p.m. R=Reservation recommended $=Average entrée under $15  $$=Under $25  $$$=Under $40  $$$$=$40+ ♥=Gold & Silver 2022...
Hawaii Aloha Law

Aloha—It’s the Law

Are you familiar with the Aloha Spirit law?
Hawaiian weapons

The Weapon Maker’s Art

Wood and cordage, tooth and bone are used to recreate the ancient Hawaiian instruments of war. A modern weapons maker finds connection to a culture.

Pohaku

You and I are older than the stones along the Puna shoreline. These stones started just a few years ago as gobs of lava from Pele’s current eruption, gobs that dripped into the sea only to be tumbled and polished then lobbed back onto the shore.
kiawe cocktail

Stuck on Kiawe

Our thanks to Sunny Savage for sharing her recipe for this kiawe cooler.
South Shore Tiki Lounge

South Shore Tiki Lounge

South Shore Tiki Lounge delivers tasty, health-conscious bar food.