I was a four-year old the last time Sheraton Maui employees went on strike. Back in 1990, I barely knew what was going on. I remember clinging to my mom’s denim jeans as she and other housekeeping … [Read More...]
A Tale of Two Mauis: Newly released census data reveals growing inequality
Median household income in Hawai‘i is rising along with income inequality between areas, newly released census data shows. The data, compiled by the Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic … [Read More...]
Maui County Says No to the Foam: What Maui’s Styrofoam ban means, how we got here, and what’s next
Back in May 2017, a small, dedicated group witnessed a momentous event in Maui County Council chambers: A unanimous vote to restrict the use of polystyrene foam food service wares. The ordinance was … [Read More...]
All Aboard the Holiday Express! Next Stop: Santa’s Depot!
The Westside is a landscape of iconic images: Honolua Bay’s perfect, peeling waves, the sweeping mountains over Olowalu, the pineapple fields of Kapalua, and, of course, the Sugar Cane Train. The … [Read More...]
Kim McDonald and Kai Lenny collaborate for PYCC
The Pa‘ia Youth & Cultural Center is auctioning off an original piece of surfboard art that is a collaboration between world champion waterman Kai Lenny, Maui fine artist Kim McDonald, and the … [Read More...]
Human Rights Day officially recognized in Maui County
Maui AIDS Foundation recently inspired Maui County to officially recognize December 10 as Human Rights Day. Mayor Alan Arakawa issued a proclamation to make December 10 officially Human Rights Day in … [Read More...]
Drew Toonz: Emo Cat finds a compromise for the Border Wall
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Maui Film Festival 20th annual First Light: Academy Screenings at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Maui Film Festival FirstLight 2018: Academy Screenings on Maui returns on Friday, Dec. 21 and Saturday, Dec. 22 to the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. This will be the 20th screening on Maui and … [Read More...]
Anonymous donor supports arts programs for Maui’s youth
An anonymous donor has generously provided the Maui Arts League with funding for two youth programs for students with art aptitude. The first program is a new Maui Arts League scholarship program … [Read More...]
News of the Weird: Body cams catch a cop in the act, a pants-less bandit, and more
WAIT, WHAT? Akihiko Kondo, 35, of Tokyo, spent $18,000 on a Nov. 4 wedding ceremony to marry the love of his life, Hatsune Miku – a computer-generated hologram with big eyes and long, turquoise hair. … [Read More...]
Moku Roots leads the ‘farm to table to farm’ movement with a commitment to zero-waste healthy food
A little restaurant in sunny Lahaina has been making waves with tasty local options that are healthy for both bodies and the Earth. Since opening its doors in May, Moku Roots has been serving … [Read More...]
Department of Liquor Control Audit: By the numbers
It’s been a couple of weeks since the third-party audit of the Maui County Department of Liquor Control was released, and at 104 pages long, it’s a keg of a report. While there’s yet to be a … [Read More...]
Eh Brah! Some fast you ran away into the bushes…
It was a super dark night at the top of the road to Jaws. I was looking at the stars, for less than 10 minutes, waiting for my husband to help me fix my flat tire for the extra car for his … [Read More...]
Mayor-elect Mike Victorino announces leadership selections, six carryovers from the Arakawa Administration
The fear expressed by many during election season that a Victorino Administration would become the Arakawa Administration version 4.0 is being slowly realized, starting with Mayor-elect Mike … [Read More...]
Sign Language: Keep jumping, circus poodles!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) A brick building doesn’t go up all at once, but gradually, piece by piece. You might be able to build and raise a wooden barn in a matter of hours, but in order to have … [Read More...]
MauiTime’s Maui Movie Theaters & Showtimes | December 13-19th, 2018
NEW MOVIES A PRIVATE WAR - R - Biography/Drama/War - A film based on the true story of Marie Colvin (played by Rosamund Pike), a celebrated war correspondent who embarks on a dangerous assignment in … [Read More...]
Nathan Aweau at Napili Kai Slack Key Show
Nathan Aweau will perform at the Napili Kai Slack Key Show on Wednesday, December 19th. Aweau is three-time Male Vocalist of the Year winner, and will showcase his extraordinary 8-string electric bass … [Read More...]
Island Ball Sacred Concert at Haiku Mill
The Island Ball Sacred Concert will be at Haiku Mill on Wednesday, December 19th. Welcome Ashana Sophia back to Maui’s North Shore! This elegant evening will be full of mystically mesmerizing music … [Read More...]
Naughty Noel Variety Show at ProArts Playhouse in Kihei
The Naughty Noel Variety Show will be at ProArts Playhouse in Kihei from Friday, December 14th until Sunday, December 23rd. Presented by Cabaret & Cocktails, guests can enjoy a holiday show with … [Read More...]
MauiTime’s Maui Calendar of Events | December 13th-19th, 2018
BIG SHOWS ON MAUI THE OFFICIAL MAUITIME MIXER FEATURING MAUI CANNABIS GUILD - Thu. Dec 13. Mauitime, HI Tide Nation and Deep Green present The Official Mauitime mixer launch party. The Maui … [Read More...]
Nisei Veterans Leadership Series Lunch at Kahili Golf Course
Attend a Nisei Veterans Leadership Series Lunch at Kahili Golf Course on Sunday, December 16th. For this edition, the guest speaker will be Linda Lingle (Governor of Hawai‘i from 2002-2010). Lingle … [Read More...]