About Tiny’s of Maui

Tiny's of Maui owners

In the mid 90's my bruddahs Pani Malaikini and Boy Kana'e agreed to help me open a small restaurant in Lahaina that would serve Hawaiian food to locals and tourists, as well as, serve the Hawaiian community. The food was as authentic Hawaiian as possible and locals and tourists loved it. Unfortunately the restaurant didn't survive very long and to this day … [Read more...]

Somewhere over the Rainbow – Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole

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Download the Song: http://www.izhawaii.com/store Get a free song from IZ: http://www.izhawaii.com/download/ Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole's Platinum selling hit "Over the Rainbow" OFFICAL video produced by Jon de Mello for The Mountain Apple Company • HAWAI`I BUY THE SONG: Official … [Read more...]

The Road to Hana Maui Timelapse

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Uploaded on Feb 12, 2011 by @geektraveler The drive from Kahului to Hana in less than 8 minutes*. the full road to Hana in timelapse video. Taken with Panasonic DMC-ZS7 and car mount. *I know some Hana residents who can drive it in less time than that. They will remain unnamed! … [Read more...]

Video of Pink So Foxy’s Road Trip to Hana Maui

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About Pink So Foxy Ex-beauty product junkie. Non-guru. Just a girl, sharing her obsessions. Studying natural beauty secrets from around the world... because great skincare is the best foundation. … [Read more...]

2012 Festivals of Aloha in Hana

Shirley Kahula

The 2012 Festivals of Aloha fittingly culminate with an action-packed agenda in heavenly Hana. Non-stop activities include a town parade and Ho’olaule’a, Aloha Wear contest, fishing tournament, Poke Contest, Ulu (Breadfruit) Cook-off, Lei & Floral Show and lots of hula and Hawaiian music -- all happening at the one of the most authentic, unspoiled … [Read more...]

Rainbow Eucalyptus Trees

Rainbow Eucalyptus trees

Came across this on Pinterest and it brought back my great memories of a trip I made to Hana with my friend Willi. I thought I knew every special place along the Hana Highway and he proved me wrong. I could tell you where these Rainbow Eucalyptus trees are, but then I'd have to.... Follow HanaMarketplace on Pinterest. … [Read more...]

Hana Fire Truck and Water Tanker Truck

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Our friend from Mississauga Canada was impressed enough with the equipment in Hana to record this video. It's not often the fire department outshines the beautiful scenery that the Hana Highway and Hana are world famous for. Way to go Hana Fire Department! And mahalo Miss from Mississauga! … [Read more...]

15th Annual Hoolaulea

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The Hana Cultural Center and Museum is holding it's 15th annual Ho'olaule'a Saturday August 4th, 2012 at the Hana Store Fairgrounds. The event is featuring a silent auction, lucky draw, local food, local music, cultural demonstration, keiki activities, local crafts, and more. Join them on Facebook: HanaCulturalCenter   … [Read more...]

Native Hawaiian Recognition Bill Becomes Law

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A bill that formally recognizes Native Hawaiian people as “the only indigenous, aboriginal, maoli people of Hawai‘i,” was signed into law by Governor Neil Abercrombie on July 6, 2012. U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka, who has been trying to pass a Native Hawaiian recognition bill at the federal level, applauded the signing of the measure, saying the right … [Read more...]

Hana Community Gives the Lindquists the Tiny Malaikini Award

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The Hana community was stunned when news circulated that the Lindquists were swept to sea and were lost. No doubt that their vehicle didn't stand a chance when their vehicle attempted to cross a rain-swollen stream. We met Carl back in 1985 when my wife and I visited Hana for the first, and fateful, time. He was a kind man and very close to my adopted … [Read more...]

Ku-ula, the Fish God of Hawaii

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Translated from Moke Manu by M.K. Nakuina The story of Ku-ula, considered by ancient Hawaiians as the deity presiding over and controlling the fish of the sea,--a story still believed by many of them to-day,--is translated and somewhat condensed from an account prepared by a recognized legendary bard of these islands. The name of Ku-ula is known from the … [Read more...]

Google Speaks Hawaiian Language Now

Keola Donaghy

Search in Hawaiian using Google: http://www.google.com/intl/haw/ On August 26th CNN reported that, 'Google's got a new way to surf the Internet, Hawaiian style'. For Hawaiian educators, the addition of Hawaiian is a small step toward legitimizing a language that is considered "critically endangered" by the United Nations. "It's the capstone of a … [Read more...]

The Original Hana Marketplace: How the Dream Became the Nightmare

Hana Marketplace

Finally, I found the story about how the original Hana Marketplace that had so many in Hana excited and dreaming entrepreneurial thoughts, had taken a nose dive and become more of a nightmare. The article explains how the dreams of the marketplace died leaving a deteriorating monument to government incompetence in the heart of Hana for all to see. I … [Read more...]

Ku’u Pua I Paoakalani

Natalie Ai-Kamauu - Photo courtesy of KazuK

Ku'u Pua I Paoakalani performed by Natalie Ai Kamauu with husband Iolani Kamauu and brother Chad Ai at her "I" CD release and birthday party. From Haoikani … [Read more...]

Kaleohano

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Enjoy the story and song Kaleohano w/3 Scoops of Aloha with Mel Amina, Analu Aina, Jason Swangel and Klyde Kaimana   … [Read more...]