From the Publisher
The morning of the 2011 Japanese tsunami the Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyaging Society canoe is taken from its sandy resting place at the edge of an ancient fishpond by the early-morning tidal wave.
Publisher’s Note
Maui No Ka Oi Publisher Diane Haynes Woodburn talks story about an emergency journey in the Pacific and recalls the many challenges that face our own small island in this environmental issue.
Lilikoi Hunting
Maui No Ka Oi magazine publisher, Diane Haynes Woodburn, shares the perks of living in a tropical paradise on an afternoon excursion to collect lilikoi.
Food, Glorious Food!
The spirit of aloha it is alive and well on Maui — accessible to all of us, even if the gift is as humble as chicken soup.
From the Publisher
Maui No Ka Oi Magazine publisher Diane Haynes Woodburn reflects on her recent trip to Italy and the kamaʻaina in us all.
Old Flame
Our theme this issue is “hot stuff” — and what could be hotter than a sexy, champagne-gold Jag . . . in flames?
Second Helping
The best of Maui is the stories we share, with love and aloha. We are honored to share them with you.
Dim sum, kugel or Christmas pudding, we’re all family.
Wishing you a holiday season filled with gratitude and tolerance, fond memories, laughter, and good health. And perhaps a little dim sum!
From the Publisher
Maui Nō Ka ‘Oi publisher Diane Haynes Woodburn welcomes the Year of the Dragon, which promises big changes for the world – and this magazine.
What Is Luxury?
The meaning of luxury — good health, family, friends and moments of unexpected harmony and joy.
Publisher’s Note
We welcome Ashley Stepanek as our new managing editor as we also close a decade of publishing, and look forward to the next.
From the Publisher
Diane Haynes-Woodburn reflects on the one constant in life—change—and previews some of the exciting stories of rebirth and renewal in the spring issue.
Just Keep Swimming
Whether your style is to blindly jump in, or to simply test the water with your toes, I hope you find your perfect beach.
The Signs (and Singes) of Summer
The Pacific golden plover's annual flight marks the beginning of summer.
Publisher’s Note
Our publisher comments on the simple luxuries we share and that luxury is in the eye and heart of the beholder.
Publisher’s Note
Maui No Ka Oi Publisher Diane Haynes Woodburn talks about the disappearing honeybees and the environmental heroes making a difference on Maui.
Publisher’s Note
It started with a phone call four months ago. “When is your dad’s birthday?” asked Kimokeo. “Tell him I’m going to give him a lu‘au, so he has to visit us.”
Publisher's Notes
Food, Glorious Food!
The spirit of aloha it is alive and well on Maui — accessible to all of us, even if the gift is as humble as chicken soup.