And only 16 days after they arrested him! Way, way back on Oct. 26, the Maui Police Department sent out one of their press releases stating that they’d just arrested one of their own: Officer Tristin Hickman, 35, of Kahului. Cops rolling on a domestic violence call on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 24 from an unnamed 26-year-old woman had found Hickman, and had arrested him for … [Read more...] about Maui Police finally release Officer Tristin Hickman’s booking photo
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Maui Comic Con 2017
The first ever Maui Comic Con took place last year at the Lahaina Cannery. An estimated 2,000 people attended, many in costume with their keiki. The event featured appearances by top tier comic book artists, an Artist's Alley of local comic book artists, buyer's booths, scores of comic books, a VIP room and panels pertaining to comic book films and TV shows. The Lahaina Cannery … [Read more...] about Maui Comic Con 2017
Akamai Coffee Co., an exquisite Maui Coffee experience
Kimberly and Byron Brown are Maui's power couple of coffee. You can taste their detail-driven coffees at two Akamai Coffee Co. locations. One is a drive-thru in Kahului on the corner by Home Depot that's been open for more than a decade. The other is a drive-thru and cafe in Kihei. “All of our coffees are grown on Maui and roasted by us,” says Kim. “Our espresso is our … [Read more...] about Akamai Coffee Co., an exquisite Maui Coffee experience
Girls in the Lineup: How a small Maui nonprofit wants to make water sports more accessible to women
Princess Keleanohoana‘api‘api, or Kelea, was a graceful and daring princess of Maui. She loved to surf and was told by the gods that she would find the love of her life only in the ocean. This wayward surfer is the inspiration for The Kelea Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to making water sports accessible to all girls and women. This fall, the foundation is putting on a … [Read more...] about Girls in the Lineup: How a small Maui nonprofit wants to make water sports more accessible to women
New Look and Success Story For Goodwill Maui
The renovated Goodwill Store and Donation Center in Kahului celebrated its grand reopening Sept 30 and Oct. 1. The weekend festivities kicked off with a blessing and a ceremony to recognize a Maui woman who overcame financial and personal hardships to find employment with Goodwill’s help. Miriam Baraoidan, the woman who was honored as “Goodwill Maui Success Story of the … [Read more...] about New Look and Success Story For Goodwill Maui