With what’s been happening on Maui, it’s safe to say that everybody on island could use a day, or really quite a few days, to calm the mind and recover mentally. It’s just been such a draining time for kamaʻāina. To help the community, Maui Ocean Center is looking to let residents of Maui enjoy […]
On a Thursday afternoon in the heart of old Makawao town, volunteers sew with great care and beneficence. The day’s project is stitching bags for kūpuna (elders) to attach to their wheelchairs. In the spring of 2020, a group of Maui residents began sewing together to address the severe shortage of face masks on the
There’s really no way to get around talking about Maui at the moment, the situation there is too immense and too tragic. Cat and Kevin discuss a few important aspects of the Maui wildfire disaster, as well as the initial timeline of the fire, that’s been unfolding for the past few weeks, which has left
Communities from across Hawaiʻi have been coming together to gather funds and support Maui and its residents in one of their most dire times. And to further drive donations, a group of some of the most talented local musicians have come together to perform at the Maui Ola Benefit Concert, which is being held today
There’s been a huge wave of support, both monetarily and through donated goods and clothing, for the situation on Maui. It’s inspirational, and both residents and people who love Hawaiʻi, but may not live here, have been showing so much aloha over the past few days by contributing. But there’s more that can be done to help
Maui County officials confirmed 55 deaths so far from the catastrophic Lāhainā wildfire, that number expected to rise in the coming days as search-and-rescue efforts continue. “It’s a heartbreaking day,” said Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green, in a news conference yesterday. “Without a doubt, what we saw is catastrophic.” Added Maui Police Chief John Pelletier about
The Maui fires are causing some of the worst damages and destruction we’ve seen in recent history on the Valley Isle. Homes have been destroyed and businesses are being burnt to the ground, from Lahaina to Upcountry. Hundreds have had to evacuate, and many are sheltering with not much more than the clothes on their
The sound of rushing water and singing lovebirds is all I can hear as my girlfriend, Kaila, and I pull up to Hotel Wailea, Relais & Châteaux. A bellman takes our bags and directs us to the check-in desk, where we’re greeted with lei and two glasses of Champagne. Waiting for our room to be
We’re in the swing of summer, and our editorial team has been out and about, searching out stories to share in our upcoming winter issue. Editor Kevin Allen recently returned from a day trip to the Lānaʻi Cat Sanctuary, a shelter for feral cats on the island. He got to hang out with the more
In the late 1960s, a family friend introduced then-10-year-old Laurie Loney to a tennislike game. The sport used a smaller flat paddle and a plastic ball full of holes. Most people know of this now-popular game as pickleball. But to Loney, it has always been “pukaball.” Today, Loney brings this game she loves to others
Maui may be the perfect destination for honeymooners—but the Valley Isle has a lot to offer vacationing families, too. There are kid-friendly hikes, beaches great for snorkeling, farms to visit, even fun playgrounds that will give parents a much-needed break. Here are our picks for the best things to do with kids if you’re planning
