Standing on the blustery cliff overlooking the Point at Ho‘okipa on a perfect Maui day, I watched as Sarah Hauser launched her rig at the water’s edge. Wetsuit-clad and hefting her windsurf gear – a … [Read More...]
‘Terrible for the Pursuit of Truth in our Society’: Former Maui News employees switch teams
Two former Maui News employees, Brian Perry and Chris Sugidono, have recently been hired to work within Mayor Mike Victorino’s Communications Office. Former Maui News City Editor Brian Perry … [Read More...]
‘We’re not here to talk to the public’ says Councilmember Riki Hokama on first day of new term
By now it’s no news that things have changed on the top floors of the Kalana O Maui (County) Building. On Jan. 2, Mayor Mike Victorino was inaugurated along with members of the Maui County Council, … [Read More...]
Essential but Unpaid: How the U.S. government shutdown is affecting Maui’s residents
As the federal government shutdown hurtles through its third week with no end in sight, many Maui residents are wondering how the standoff in Washington, D.C. could delay or suspend services here at … [Read More...]
Two Activists and a Lt. Governor: Mahi Pono’s first hires seem long on charm and short on farm
Mahi Pono, the island’s newest and largest landowner, has acquired some Maui employees. Former Hawai‘i Lt. Governor Shan Tsutsui and longtime island activist Sean Lester have signed on with … [Read More...]
Drew Toonz: Emo Cat has a problem Medicare-for-all can’t solve
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News of the Weird: Telling the future with asparagus, strange things in strange orifices, and more
REGIFTED? Rakhi Desai of Houston didn’t think much at first of the gift she brought home from a white elephant party in mid-December – a brown stuffed bear with a stitched-on heart. As she looked it … [Read More...]
THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD Movie Review: Don’t miss the Jan. 21 special showing of this ‘stunning’ film
The opening moments of They Shall Not Grow Old provides what you expect from a documentary about World War I; the footage is black and white, soundless and grainy. The aspect ratio is initially so … [Read More...]
Whale count proceeds despite government shutdown
The shutdown of the federal government isn't stopping Hawai‘i from counting its whales. The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary’s annual Ocean Count will take place as scheduled … [Read More...]
Sign Language: Tact is for the weak, Scorpio!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You probably feel slightly abandoned and left out in the cold. That’s because you have been, but don’t take it too hard. It’s not that you don’t have supporters, it’s that … [Read More...]
The Last Cup Of Noodles? How to cope with Maui’s changing styrofoam law
It’s finally here: “Foam Free Maui,” as the county has billed it. After years of beefing because it was argued that only styrofoam could hold – well – beef, the measure regulating the use of … [Read More...]
‘Dedicated to the twenty-two brave people who told their stories of pain and survival’: New report on sex trafficking in Hawai‘i released
Last week, the Hawai‘i State Commission on the Status of Women and the Arizona State University Office of Sex Trafficking Intervention released a report on sex trafficking in Hawai‘i. It’s the second … [Read More...]
MauiTime’s Maui Movie Theaters & Showtimes | January 17th-23rd, 2019
NEW MOVIES CYRANO DE BERGERAC PRESENTED BY COMEDIE-FRANCAISE - PG - Stage - A French National Theatre production of this classic about a romantic but shy ghostwriter with a big nose. 190 … [Read More...]
Tulsi Gabbard Announces 2020 Presidential Bid Amid Questions About Her Record
Hawai‘i’s beloved but enigmatic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-2nd Congressional District) has entered what’s shaping up to be a packed (and drawn out) Democratic presidential primary race for the chance to go … [Read More...]
Talking Story with the Playwrights behind the 2019 Maui Fringe Theatre Festival
Our society loves their blood, sex, and rock-and-roll, and the stories told in this year’s Maui Fringe Festival are no exception. The premiere of local playwright Wayne Moniz’s “Cane Fire: The … [Read More...]
Kawika Kahiapo at Napili Kai Beach Resort’s Slack Key Show
Kawika Kahiapo will perform at Napili Kai Beach Resort’s Slack Key Show on Wednesday, January 23rd. Kahiapo is a six-time Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winner that’s world famous for his Hawaiian slack key … [Read More...]
Maui’s Native Forest Birds Presentation at Makawao Public Library
The Maui Native Forest Birds Presentation will be at Makawao Public Library on Wednesday, January 23rd. Attendees can learn a slew of information about Maui’s native birds like the Hawai‘i … [Read More...]
An Evening with David Sedaris at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Attend an Evening with David Sedaris at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Wednesday, January 23rd. Sedaris is most definitely one of America’s preeminent humor writers with his cultural euphemisms, … [Read More...]
Bluegrass & Beyond at Kahale’s
Bluegrass & Beyond will perform at Kahale’s on Tuesday, January 22nd. Here’s your chance to get down to some authentically jammin’ bluegrass vibes on Maui. Grab your bandannas, cowboy boots, and … [Read More...]
Finally! A farmer! Who is Californian Ceil Howe III and what is he doing as an overseer of Mahi Pono?
[MauiTime first broke the story of the sale of Alexander & Baldwin’s old sugarcane lands in November 2018. Our ongoing Changing Maui: Mahi Pono series investigates the new owners of these massive … [Read More...]
Maui Wedding Association Mixer at Vibe Nightclub in Kihei
There’s a Maui Wedding Association Mixer at Vibe Nightclub in Kihei on Tuesday, January 22nd. The Maui Wedding Association brings all types of event professionals together to network and mingle. … [Read More...]
Monday Movie Night at Paia Bay Coffee Bar
Check out Monday Movie Night at Paia Bay Coffee Bar on Monday, January 21st. This week’s film screening will be Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. An obvious fan favorite, relax with a tea or a … [Read More...]
Cooper Shaw Workshop at Heritage Hall in Paia
The Cooper Shaw Workshop will be at Heritage Hall in Paia from Monday, January 21st until Thursday, January 24th. Cooper Shaw is performer, improv professional, and teacher at Hollywood Second City. … [Read More...]
New Shanghai Circus at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
New Shanghai Circus will be back at Maui Arts and Cultural Center from Saturday, January 19th until Monday, January 21st. Without a doubt, their annual Maui shows are one of the most anticipated stage … [Read More...]
Fleetwood Mac Tribute with Dancehall Days at Fleetwood’s on Front Street
There’s a Fleetwood Mac Tribute with Dancehall Days at Fleetwood’s on Front Street on Friday, January 18th. Dancehall Days has been thrilling audiences all over the U.S., England, and the Bahamas. … [Read More...]