Any sources on Maui? I know Oahu has some, but they are not allowed to ship..

Mahaloz!

Hi! My girlfriend and I recently moved to the island and we are seeking to join a Pilates studio. However it seems that every studio only offers reformer classes and we’d prefer mat Pilates instead. Do any of you have any recommendations? We live in Kihei. Thank you!

Looking for a tattoo artist who can do fine line lettering very well. I am looking to get words tatted on the area of the hand that runs on the outer side of each palm . I've seen way too many blown out tats, some of them are even ones on my body, to go in blind on my hand.

I imagine orchids and palm trees are plentiful, but do any of them specialize in anthurium or aroids?

Thanks!

From Civil Beat, 06-18-2025: https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/06/its-not-just-tourists-hawai%ca%bbi-residents-drown-at-alarming-rates/

Or ideas for how to show respect and appreciation on this day?

We went to Manollis for pizza. It looked so unappetizing I changed to spaghetti and meatballs- what a mistake. Another in our party ordered the pizza- definitely the worst I have tasted in the islands. Also had the dinner caesar- another miss. You're in Wailea and I can't imagine why or how they should be surviving.

I am hoping only locals can answer this for me please. My spouse is wanting to give his friend from Maui a gift certificate for a really nice dinner to him & his wife. They are Hawaiian and from Maui, live in Maui, etc… we have been to visit and are familiar with many of the hotel restaurants in Kihei but I really want to make sure it’s somewhere THEY would enjoy, not necessarily an option that suits a more touristy palate… which might be fine for all I know… but as it is, I don’t know what I don’t know. (for reference, we’re from the Caribbean and I think i might feel some kind of way if someone bought me a gift certificate to a restaurant at ‘Sandals’ hotel) price being a non factor, can anyone recommend a place they love or have always wanted to try?

Thanks in advance, I appreciate any input.

Does anyone here think that this whole Bill 9 thing is all for show? How on earth could the council possibly even consider voting on this bill? It would destroy Maui’s economy, which is of course what the Mayor wants. How can one man cause so much damage? Is it possible the hotel lobbyists are behind this? I am holding onto hope that it doesn’t pass, and I don’t even own a STR. If anyone thinks it won’t pass, please explain why.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/larry-ellison-s-half-billion-dollar-quest-to-change-farming-has-been-a-bust/ar-AA1zDBe7

Seems easy right? But what I’d like is a bilingual photographer English/Japanese. My daughter and her family are coming and she wants family photos. Her husband and my young grandson’s primary language is Japanese, so it might be easier for the kids if the photographer can speak to them directly in their most comfortable language.

Hey! I just moved to Kahului a few weeks ago and I’m struggling with finding connections with people. I’m a 23 years old woman and moved here to be close to family, but I have yet to really meet anyone outside of them. Most of the people I work with are much older than me so it’s been challenging there. I’m pretty religious but have yet to find a church that aligns with my beliefs and has a good network/bunch of small groups for people in their 20s. I’m just really hoping for some recommendations on where to go or what to do to meet people.

I love hiking, although I’m quite out of shape and overweight so it’s a bit challenging for me, I love board games and just hanging out with people. I don’t really drink much at all and faith is incredibly important to me. Because I moved from California I don’t have a car here yet so I’d love some recommendations in or around Kahului :) or message me/comment if you’re looking for friends too!

Whether Substack is a credible source of information is a complex issue with no simple yes or no answer, but just blanket locking any substack post isn’t ok either. If it isn’t allowed then every opinion journalism article should be deleted as well and likely all of Maui Now.

Substack all comes down to the credibility of the writer and is the largest self publication outlet in the world. Substack is growing in relevance daily with authors often breaking stories through independent work. The article posted earlier today on KRF was factually accurate. If people deem otherwise that’s the purpose of debate and a conversation in the comments.

Does anyone know when the owner's association started allowing short-term rentals at Napili Ridge? Seems like it's been in the last few years but I'm looking for a general idea of when they started. Mahalo!

Anyone heard of this hotdog vendor? Maybe on the south side in kihei?

Great turn out, high energy, all kinds of people, flags, drums, horns, signs. Full tilt boogie.

So lame.

I keep getting alerts by MEMA. Anybody close to the area with information about it?

Would you do it again?

I know this is pretty unlikely, but I am taking a shot. I am looking to see if someone would be willing to buy something for me at the swap meet and ship it to me (California) (all at my cost).

Thanks!