kiawe cocktail

Stuck on Kiawe

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

South Shore Tiki Lounge

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

Whale Tales 2026

  A Whale of a Time Whale Trust marks two milestones with its 20th annual Whale Tales event in West Maui Held during peak whale season, Whale Tales...
Shipwreck Beach Lanai

Ghost Ship?

Does Lanai have a ghost ship?
Hawaiian bees

Local Buzz

Hawaiian bees face unique challenges.

ʻAipono Winners

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2018 Maui Restaurant 'Aipono Awards.
Hawaiian hale

Social Structure: Hawaiian Hale

Indigenous architecture was shaped by—and helped to shape—life in early Hawai‘i. Descendants of the Islands’ first people are building on that foundation.
Peanut noodles with shredded chicken, vegetables and chili crunch

Island Kitchen: Lineage

A Family of FlavorAt Lineage, staff meals, family roots and bold flavors drive a menu that redefines Maui dining. story and photographs by Chris Amundson The...
hawaiian spiny lobster

Lobster Love

Lobster season closes to allow Hawaiian spiny lobsters a chance to reproduce.
parrotfish

Uhu? Uh, unusual!

Seven species of uhu dwell in Hawaiian waters, including three endemics.
Maui Jaws big wave surfing competition

Facing Down Jaws

Monster waves aren't Peʻahi's only challenge...
ie‘ie

Social Climber: ‘ie‘ie

This versatile vine wove its way into the fabric of Hawaiian life.
Miso Phat Sushi Maui

Dee-lish: 5 Winning Restaurants

Our food editor Becky Speere dishes on the Maui dishes she loves.

Fork & Salad

Where freshness meets flavor on Maui By Savy Janssen  When most people think of “farm to table,” they think of fine dining: candles and white linens,...

10 Free Things to Do on Maui

It’s no secret that visiting (or living in) Maui can be expensive. But the good news? There are a ton of fun free things...

2011 Environmental Heroes

We recognize a few individuals who make Maui no ka oi by protecting the environment, preserving indigenous wisdom, building sustainable communities.

Sweet Charity

Philanthropy is at the center of each piece of Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate.

Old Lāhainā Lūʻau

Dance and music take audiences on a journey through time.   Story by Serene Gunnison Photographs by Joshua Hardin & Azelan Amundson A pair of torches scarcely illuminates...

Try These 12 West Maui Restaurants on Your Next Visit

West Maui Eats: 12 Restaurants To Try on Your Next Visit West Maui is a hub for great eats, home to some of the best...

Mauiʻs Ocean Shores

Ho’okipa Beach Park - Photograph by Daniel Sullivan Explore nine of the island’s best beaches by Serene Gunnison   Exactly a quarter of Maui’s 120-mile coastline is occupied...
Kidnapped Hawaiian king

The Kidnapped King

Discover the true-life drama of the last monarch of Kauai, Kaumualii, and the important role he played in the formation of the Hawaiian nation.

Seaside Splendor

If ever there were a home that could give new meaning to the term “beach house,” this is it.