Fair Winds
Trade winds are the prevailing gusts that blow across the tropics. But here in Hawai‘i, they’re mostly known for delivering perfect weather.
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.
No Dice
Emily Bott examines the car culture on Maui and all manner of creative dashboard gear, chains and bumper stickers that appear on island vehicles.
Go Fish
The Daniel Perreira Memorial Spearfishing Tournament pays tribute to children fighting cancer while celebrating family unity, ocean awareness and stewardship.
Hala: The Hawaiian Aphrodisiac
When foraging for plants to kindle romance, the love-struck Hawaiian had no further to look than the distinctive Hala tree.
Cinema by the Sea
They say a sequel never quite measures up to the original, but that's not the case with the Maui Film Festival, which seems to outdo itself year after year.
Capturing the Light
During fourth annual Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational, you’re likely to encounter the artists as they scatter across the island to find the subjects and settings that move them.
Yesterday & Tomorrow
Celebration of the Arts at the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua provides visitors and locals alike with a glimpse into Hawaiian cultural song, dance and ceremony.
Frog Busters (VIDEO)
Jeepers peepers: At only about the size of a quarter, coqui frogs are extremely hard to spot, but all too easy to hear.
Gobble gobble!
The Church of the Nazarene in Pukalani, Maui cooks 250 turkeys in the imu every Thanksgiving.
Talk Story
The Man Behind Maui’s Best Athletes
Story by Ashley Probst
Scott Sanchez’s training facility in Ha‘iku is an athlete’s paradise. The floor is an organized chaos of...
Honoring Those Who XL
Forty years after Maui-born politician Patsy Mink created Title IX, we honor the U.S. congresswoman who helped ensure equality for women and girls.
The Call of the ‘Alala
Ancient Hawaiian Chanters used the unique sounds of the Alala, Hawaiian crow, to broadcast messages in battle. Currently they are extinct in the wild.
String Theory
Maui luthier Steve Grimes has built guitars for some of the top players in the world, including Steve Miller and Willie Nelson.
Still Tops After All These Years
One of the most enduring games invented was played with the humblest of objects: the cardboard disks that once upon a time sealed glass milk bottles.
Turtle Tracks
Since 1996, volunteers have helped Hawaiian hawksbills turtles reach the ocean, and you can too.
The St Nick of Market Street
Meet the owner of a string of shops on Market Street in Wailuku who has been called the unofficial mayor of Market Street.
What Erased Maui’s Rubber Plantations?
A century ago, Maui’s business leaders were excited about a new crop: rubber.
The Urchin and the Hala Tree
Learn about hala trees (Pandanus tectorius), which are among Hawai‘i’s most recognizable and versatile native plants.
“I do.” Now they do, too.
Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie signed same sex civil unions into law as of January 1, 2012.
Support Your Local Role Model
A Wailuku lingerie shop aims to focus beyond lacy undies to the woman inside.
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.
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...
