When you listen to original Hawaiian music you are supporting Indigenous arts. I never thought of it that way until I met Halemanu Villiarimo. While I've viewed Hawaiian music as a genre, I've taken … [Read More...]
Restaurant Review: Master Chef Yoshino at Ossu Sushi Pop Up at Grand Wailea
Ossu Sushi is Grand Wailea’s clever new pop-up with master sushi chef Tadashi Yoshino at the helm. The sushi concept spot is right next to Cafe Kula, serving its sushi and nigiri menu from 5pm to … [Read More...]
New Bakery Review: Cymz Sweet Kre8tionz Bakery with Cymbree Fevella
Desserts are in my DNA. I love a sweet treat. As a recent cancer survivor I know I should be diminishing sugar intake, but after going through treatment, there's a fine line between enjoying a certain … [Read More...]
MauiTime Annual Best Of Maui 2019 Readers Poll – Winners Revealed!
We’re living in troubling and revolutionary times. Between images of environmental degradation, children held in cages, and kupuna arrested on Mauna Kea, it feels trivial to produce an 88-page paper … [Read More...]
CORRECTION: Honolulu Civil Beat’s ‘News and Brews’ will be held at 6pm TONIGHT
Honolulu Civil Beat's 'News and Brews' will be held tonight, Friday Aug. 23, from 6-7:30pm in the Maui Brewing Co. Kihei Tasting Room. Share your community concerns and let Civil Beat staff know what … [Read More...]
News of the Weird: An explosive septic tank, a bank robber tells on himself, and introducing the ice cream hotdog
CHUTZPAH! Lake Worth, Florida, homeowner Phil Fraumeni emerged from his house on July 19 to find a white Tesla not only parked on his lawn, but tethered to an outlet on his house, charging the car's … [Read More...]
Eh Brah! What are you doing about the reef?
My wife and I have been traveling to Maui for several decades, enjoying the swimming and snorkeling all over the west and north coast. We live in San Diego. We typically stay in Wailea. Yesterday … [Read More...]
County Launches WailukuLive Website
Wailuku Town is changing, and the County of Maui has launched a new website to keep the public informed of the various construction projects slated for the town. The website, WailukuLIVE.com, also … [Read More...]
Sign Language: Don’t be a sore winner, Libra
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Change is always alarming, and I’m sure it’d be a little freaky to wake up and find your house being lifted off its foundations and loaded onto a truck by construction … [Read More...]
Former Mayor Alan Arakawa ‘Is Asking for the Police Force Over Here to Use Violence,’ Says Kia‘i
A year after terming out as mayor and losing his bid for a seat on the County Council, former Mayor Alan Arakawa is back in the news and showing that he’s still got it (if by “it” you mean the ability … [Read More...]
Speaking of a Tourism ‘Tipping Point,’ Community Members Urge Action
Sitting outside Council Chambers in the late afternoon, Councilmember Shane Sinenci expressed disappointment. It was a rare moment for the usually cheerful councilmember, who hours prior was hopeful … [Read More...]
MauiTime’s Maui Movie Theaters & Showtimes | August 22nd-28th, 2019
NEW MOVIES ANGEL HAS FALLEN - R - Action - Secret Service agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) is framed for an attempted assassination of the president. Now it’s him versus the FBI and Secret … [Read More...]
MPD Officer Under Investigation for Abuse of Power
Maui Police Department officer Brandon Saffeels is under investigation following a Hawaii News Now report that the cop abused his power. Texts and phone calls uncovered by reporter Lynn Kawano show … [Read More...]
‘Good Boys’ New Movie Review: It’s Super Bad
Best friends Max (played by Jacob Tremblay of Room), Thor (played by Brady Noon of "Boardwalk Empire"), and Lucas (played by TV veteran Keith L. Williams) have been friends since the beginning of … [Read More...]
George Kahumoku Jr. and his Slack Key Show Ohana at Napili Kai Beach Resort
See George Kahumoku Jr. and his Slack Key Show Ohana at Napili Kai Beach Resort on Wednesday, August 23rd. This week’s slack key ‘ohana features the combined musical talents of George Kahumoku, Jr., … [Read More...]
Lunch & Learn: Medical Cannabis Lecture at Imua Family Services West Maui Office
There’s a ‘Lunch & Learn: Medical Cannabis Lecture' at Imua Family Services West Maui Office on Saturday. August 24th. Led by author Micheal Backes, the talk is titled "What You Should Know." … [Read More...]
Yoga + Coffee Class at Belle Surf Cafe
Check out the Yoga + Coffee Class at Belle Surf Cafe on Sunday, August 25th. Attendees can savor a morning focused around the Kaiut Method, integrative yoga wellness, and drinks like golden milk … [Read More...]
MauiTime’s Maui Calendar of Events | August 22nd-28th, 2019
BIG SHOWS BROOKS MAGUIRE W/JIMMY DILLON ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE - Thu. Aug 22. Brooks Maguire breathes new life into Americana music by summoning his Gulf Coast roots with that southern touch of gospel, … [Read More...]
The Dirty Monkey’s Sunset Yacht Rock Party at Lahaina Harbor
The Dirty Monkey's Sunset Yacht Rock Party departs from Lahaina Harbor on Saturday, August 24th. Enjoy a Maui sunset cruise like no other with DJ Louie Mole of NYC. Guests can expect an innovative … [Read More...]
BEAT-LELE at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
BEAT-LELE is happening at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Saturday, August 24th. It’s an ‘ukulele concert dedicated to the music of the Beatles with Dennis Muth, Sonny Aquino, Alastar McNeil, and … [Read More...]
Baldwin Beach Park Final Concept Plan Released Ahead of Thursday Open House
The County of Maui is inviting the public to view the newly released final concept for the Baldwin Beach Park Master Plan on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 4:30-7pm. Interested individuals can drop in at the … [Read More...]
Obon Festival at Kula Shofukuji Mission
There’s an Obon Festival at Kula Shofukuji Mission on Saturday, August 24th. The Japanese Buddhist tradition of obon honors the spirits of one's ancestors. During the festival, chochin (paper) … [Read More...]
Aikido Ki Principles Public Workshop at Maui Ki-Aikido
The Aikido Ki Principles Public Workshop is happening at Maui Ki-Aikido on Saturday, August 24th. Available to teens and adults, the class will be taught by Joni Jackson, a 6th dan Maui Ki-Aikido … [Read More...]