Starting on Sunday, Oct. 6, visitors will be allowed to parts of West Maui, almost two months after deadly wildfires destroyed much of the coastal town of Lahaina and killed at least 97 people. It’s the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in over a century. Maui County’s first phase of reopening on Sunday will be […]
Pāʻia is, without a doubt, one of the best towns to visit on Maui. The Valley Isle’s own Haleʻiwa—an equally beach-y town found on the North Shore of Oʻahu—,there are countless things to do in Pāʻia, even though the town only consists of a handful of blocks and bays. So if you’re looking to experience
Sometimes, the road less traveled can lead to some exceptional discoveries. A prime example of this can be found in the recent discovery of the Clermontia hanaulaensis, a new addition to the Clermontia family. The Clermontia hanaulaensis was spotted by botanist Hank Oppenheimer of the Plant Extinction Prevention Program (PEPP), a partnership with DLNR and the
For a fruit that’s not from Hawaiʻi, locals and visitors alike sure do love pineapples. A staple fruit in the Islands for centuries, the pineapple—which originated from South America—has become intrinsically linked with Hawaiʻi. And there aren’t a lot of people who know more about the subject than Darren Strand, who joins Cat and Kevin
Roy and Kathy Sakuma, the founders of the ʻUkulele Festival Hawaiʻi nonprofit organization, are back at it again. Knowing full-well how healing music can be, the Sakumas are donating over 800 ʻukulele to various Maui organizations and institutions who will help get the instruments into the hands of those who have been directly affected by the
Traveling to Maui right now is a complicated subject. After the disastrous Maui wildfires that affected large parts of West Maui and some sections of Kula, the Valley Isle was sent into a state of recovery as thousands of residents were left without jobs, homes and even loved ones. But what we’re seeing from businesses,
UPDATE: Sep. 19, 2023 In a video posted by the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources, greenery blooms in a sea of dead leaves. It is none other than the Lahaina Banyan Tree, which has acted as a ray of hope for Lahaina locals and residents who lost everything in the deadly Maui wildfires
It’s a confusing time to be a visitor with travel plans to Maui. The discourse on social media has made it even more confusing too, with influencers and locals saying to “stay away.” However, while not affecting areas like Lahaina and certain parts of Kula is definitely the call, the rest of the island—and its
Planning a trip to Maui—but not sure if you should go? Many visitors are opting to postpone or cancel vacations to Maui right now, three weeks after deadly wildfires destroyed Lahaina and killed at least 115 people. But the state is urging people to keep their travel plans to the Valley Isle—just don’t visit West
On Friday, Sept. 1, Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners will lead the state in a day of spiritual healing via a statewide vigil to support and hopefully mend the grief and trauma of those affected by the Maui wildfires. Hōkūlani Holt-Padilla, a Maui-based kumu hula (hula teacher) and leader in Hawaiian culture, explained that, while supporting Maui with
Right now, the best way to help those affected by the Maui wildfires and support Maui is by supporting them with your wallet. The road to recovery for many residents who have lost their homes and businesses will not only be long, but extremely expensive. Fortunately, you can help Lahaina and West Maui residents by
Updated Thursday, Aug. 24, 6:30 a.m. It has been over two weeks since a deadly wildfire torn through the historic coastal town of Lahaina on Maui, leaving at least 115 people dead. More than 1,000 people—many children—are still missing. The fires also caused more than $5 billion in damage. President Biden and First Lady Dr.
