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Stories by Diane Haynes Woodburn.

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It’s Elemental

From the fury of Pele's fiery volcano, to the gentle tug and pull of lunar tides, Hawai'i is a study of beauty and contrasts created and continually carved by the forces of nature.
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Old Flame

Our theme this issue is “hot stuff” — and what could be hotter than a sexy, champagne-gold Jag . . . in flames?
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From the Publisher

Maui No Ka Oi Magazine publisher Diane Haynes Woodburn discusses aloha spirit.
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Up and Away

In celebration of our twentieth anniversary, we have been sharing some of our favorite stories from the archives.
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Days of Awe

Visiting the east coast for a wedding, Maui No Ka Oi publisher, Diane Haynes Woodburn, experiences a sense of awe while seeking inspiration through thoughts of her ancestors.
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What Is Luxury?

The meaning of luxury — good health, family, friends and moments of unexpected harmony and joy.
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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.
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We welcome Ashley Stepanek as our new managing editor as we also close a decade of publishing, and look forward to the next.
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Second Helping

The best of Maui is the stories we share, with love and aloha. We are honored to share them with you.
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Romantic anniversaries . . . oops, missed it.

This issue offers just about everything to make your special day perfect . . . unless you forget.
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Into the Wind

Congratulations to all our winners, and to everyone who paddles into the wind, every day.
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Think Content!

Believe in the truth and strength of this message: Pursue happiness.
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Round Trip, Full Circle

Diane discusses the annual lilikoi tasting at her house and the launch of Mo‘okiha o Pi‘ilani, the double-hull voyaging canoe of Maui.
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More Zest, Please

Change is inevitable . . . embrace it with zest.
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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.
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Spring-cleaning

Diane begins her spring cleaning regimen.
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Here comes the … sun

Maui No Ka Oi Publisher Diane Haynes Woodburn talks about the preparations both physically and mentally for the wedding of her son Michael Haynes.
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Food, Glorious Food!

This issue is a paean to food, family and friendship.
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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.
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Kitchen Tales

In this ‘Aipono issue, we are proud to share with you some of the many ways our island's chefs and restaurants make Maui a better place.
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From the Publisher

A note from our publisher on turning sixty.
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From the Publisher

This issue holds a wellspring of folks with green on their minds. It is to those stewards of our future that this issue is dedicated.
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From the Publisher

Our publisher wishes everyone a year of joy and hotel rooms with hot showers.
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Real and metaphorical sharks.
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Maui No Ka Oi Publisher Diane Haynes Woodburn talks about the disappearing honeybees and the environmental heroes making a difference on Maui.
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Paddle in, Pull Water

Maui No Ka Oi Publisher Diane Haynes Woodburn talks about people she knows who have pushed forward, overcoming tough obstacles.
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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.”

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Island Living

On an island, we need each other.

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Island Style