by John “JC” Carper Edited by Kevin Cody My first exposure to surfers was on the Hermosa Beach Pier. I’d never seen a grown man without a suit. My dad was a…
The problem with the monster homes is the shortage of housing. Most monster homes end up as rental units. All over the state you have properties of four o
In 1986, Kīʻope Raymond was asked to join the board of the ʻAha Pūnana Leo to found the first private, nonprofit pre-school in Hawaiian language on Maui. There are now three ‘Aha Pūnana Leo schools on Maui and pathways enabling Hawaiian immersion language students to receive instruction and graduate from Lahainaluna, Hāna, and King Kekaulike high schools. Maui Now writer Gary Kubota interviewed Raymond as part of this People of Maui series.
“The Business of Being Blind,” a workshop for family, friends, co-workers and employers of people who are blind, will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Feb. 10, at Maui Economic Opportunity in Wailuku.
Derrin Abac has joined Hotel Wailea, Hawaii s only Relais and Châteaux property, as Director of Food and Beverage to lead the resort-wide culinary team including The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea, the property s acclaimed signature restaurant, and Birdcage Bar, an open-air lounge concept with dramatic island views. Continuing Hotel Wailea s tradition of supporting local talent in the state of Hawaii, Derrin is a fourth-generation Maui resident with an esteemed background having worked at Wolfgang Puck s Spago at Four Seasons Resort Maui and earned his Advanced Sommelier accreditation from the Court of Master Sommeliers. With Derrin at the helm, Hotel Wailea s distinguished food and beverage program will continue its impressive trajectory as one of Hawaii s most sought-after culinary and event destinations.