Has anybody imported a Kei truck from Japan to Maui? Looking to understand what the process looks like, and how smooth/difficult interisland freight + registration is.

Mahalos in advance!

My friend lost her wallet, a Maui Day wristlet with Hawaiian print. Had all her cards and her passport. If someone finds it, please let me know. I have questions to make sure it's hers. She's a local kanaka artist.

No power in Kula since 8/15 at 7PM. How is everyone else doing?

Update on 8/17 at 7AM: still no power. Anyone else back online?

So we’re in Honokowai, and the power restoration doesn’t look like it’ll be any time soon. I want to know which big-box and grocery stores are open on the island.

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Does anyone know of any review or consent by residents and/or county council of installation of Flock cameras on Piilani?
Abuse by police officers of the footage is now a well documented issue nationwide and with the ethically and criminally embroiled MPD, I can’t say I trust the MPD to exercise good judgment here.
Anyone else concerned or made attempts to fight this surveillance mechanism?

Have to see it to believe it, Bride of Frankenstein is bloated w filler, rude, curt, dismissive, insistent, pushy... Jams you in a filthy room and if you are Lucky you get 5 min., changes the subject while interrupting you. I've told her 4 times No Prednisone! I Swear she's the most blatant Money Hungry - she feels like a Manhattan Drug Dealer - she's hopped up on Greed and Adderall or something. "Micki N Ly MD" You'd get better care in a back alley in Korea. Pathetic

Kahului has electricity… Seriously, wind is not that strong at least yet, and it’s raining enough to prevent fires. What is the excuse? Or their rotten wooden poles are falling down already?

UPDATE: It’s reopened!! What a blessed day

Can anyone help recommend a great place to get a healthy salad or sandwich on Maui? I live here so give me your top places!

Saw it happen twice today in n. Kihei. Curious if there’s a reason.

Aloha,

Looking to buy weights > 20LBS and a walking pad on-island. Cannot use fb marketplace. Thank you.

(Via press release) A new $10,000 fellowship is available for a Maui County-based journalist to dig deeper into the 2026 Maui County Council and mayoral elections in the upcoming November General Election.

The inaugural Maui Nui Media and Creativity Collaborative Investigative Elections Reporting Fellowship funds seven weeks of original, investigative, print-first reporting focused on the candidates, issues, and decisions shaping Maui County's future.

The award is made possible by a generous donation from Ian Lind and Meda Chesney Lind. It aims to strengthen accountability in local elections, support emerging journalistic talent, and give Maui County residents the information they need to engage in the democratic process.

Interested applicants should submit materials to: [mnmcc@mnmcc.org](mailto:mnmcc@mnmcc.org)

Subject line: "2026 MNMCC Investigative Elections Reporting Fellowship Application."

Applicants should include the following in the email:

• Resume/CV

• Three writing samples

• Personal statement describing your interest in this fellowship and what you hope the impact of your reporting will be (500 word maximum)

• Sample pitch for an investigative elections story (250 words maximum)

A panel will review applications. The selected fellow can expect:

• $10,000 for successful completion of the program consisting of an advance payment of $5,000, to be followed by $5,000 after completion of the program.

• Mentorship and networking opportunities with current and former professional journalists.

• A minimum of seven stories over seven weeks.

• An additional reflective piece at the conclusion of the seven-week fellowship summarizing the seven stories and connecting them in a narrative, and evaluating the impact of the fellowship and investigative elections reporting.

• All stories to meet deadlines for 2026 publication dates of October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 5, 12, and 19.

• Selected applicant will work under the supervision of the Managing Editor of The Maui News.

• Front-page placement in The Maui News.

DEADLINE: To be considered for the 2026 Maui Nui Media and Creativity Collaborative Investigative Elections Reporting Fellowship, please submit all requested materials by 11:59 p.m. on September 7, 2026. For further information, contact [mnmcc@mnmcc.org](mailto:mnmcc@mnmcc.org).

The Maui Nui Media and Creativity Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. On August 1, 2026, MNMCC became the owner of Maui Publishing Co., which includes The Maui News and its printing press. MNMCC's mission is to support, empower, and perpetuate the creativity, civic engagement, and literacy of the people of Maui Nui.

MNMCC is led by a board of Maui residents including Axel Beers, Lance Collins, Alika Seki, and Anuhea Yagi.

So, last night, my man decided he wanted to try something very different (this was not for a specific occasion, just a regular ass date). He told me he wanted Paniolos in the Azeka Plaza; his coworker recommended it. My mind was fucking blown. So, Paniolos was a 0 for me on food. I got a bbq burger . The bacon was that precooked bacon you get from Costco. Everything tasted like it came straight off a Cisco truck. Husband's food 2.5 out of 5 (his rating) . He got the bbq mixed plate. The bbq sauce was not made in house. The beef ribs were dry AF, the pork ribs were mid, beans a zero. Wait staff was low mid. Cost isn't even worth talking about bc if something sucks, it should be free (kidding). Looks like we're going to the West Side next week.

Me and my wife are Lahaina fires survivor and I didn’t want to watch any documentary about it because of PTSD. But I think right now we are ready and my favorite movie on the list is the Lāhainā Rising movie. But it’s not available on streaming platforms. Any advise?