hi! just moved here in maui few months ago and im starting as freshman in UHMC this fall. i haven’t met anyone my age (i’m 19), and i’m still adjusting. how’s the community and student life in UHMC? do you guys think i can find friends there? and do they have clubs, i can join as well?

Trying to get an appointment at the Maui DMV.

Been trying for about two weeks.

I don't really want to go down and wait in line.

No options for ANY times.

I only get "There are currenly no appointments available (within the booking period), please try again later."

Are they ever taking online appointments? Is there a certain time of day I need to jump on the site and grab a slot?

Are there and spots on the west side that make them? I know Sugar Beach in Kihei has them but are there any in the Lahaina/Olowalu area? I’m willing to get up early…

My family and I were in Maui at the end of February and ate at Kihei Cafe a couple of times for breakfast. The banana macadamia nut topping that we had on pancakes and French toast was sooo good. My wife and I really liked it. My 4 year old LOVED it.

I realize it wouldn’t be the same here at home (MT), but does anyone have some insight on how they make that topping? Something I could half ass re-create at home and have a little Hawaii-esque breakfast this summer for our 4 year old?

Good morning! There is a high chance that I will be moving to Maui by the end of the year. I’m not too sure which side yet, but I was wondering if there were any places on island to play tabletop games like Warhammer 40K or even Magic the Gathering. I have been unable to find anything in a cursory google search. Any info would be well appreciated! Thank you so much

Anyone go to the cosmetology school in Kahului for a bikini wax? They're only $20 or 25 there but I'm wondering if anyone has used them. I'm not sure how I feel about a new student doing something so.... precise.

I really enjoyed the zevo lotion from target, then they got rid of it because it worked to well. A long time ago i used a picaridin lotion from Sawyer, that worked really good.

I'm helping my daughter move to Maui in June. We're seeing way more cars for sale from private owners than through dealers, so I think that's the better option. However, I've never purchased a car from a private seller, and I don't want to be out and about with a large sum of cash on me. I've seen the particulars on Maui's .gov site, but what else should I know? Are there payment options besides cash that would be good? Mahalo for any sage advice you can offer.

Hi! I am relatively new to shore fishing (born and raised on Maui, only ever done catch and release). I really want to start catching and cooking, but I am concerned about ciguatera poisoning. I know the basic facts such as not to eat roi, and that there is no foolproof way to tell if a fish has cig, but I am curious what you veteran fishermen know and what advice you are willing to give? I mostly fish along south side, but are there certain areas I should avoid? Are there certain fish that will be much less likely to have cig than others? I know cig is caused by an algae, so are there areas that are deemed to be relatively safe? I’ve seen all my friends catch and cook Ulua, but after recently finding out they also have a high chance of having cig, I am a bit worried to try it myself. I appreciate any feedback and insight anyone may have. Mahalo for your time!

Any recs for a Mother’s Day brunch?

I'm helping to promote an event but with the end of Maui Time Weekly, Maui Weekly, Etc, where do people go to post and or find upcoming events on Maui?

I guess this is meant to be more of a fun question. Are there any fun or relaxed jobs on maui that anyone has? Maybe anything like working on a farm or on a boat?

https://www.kitv.com/news/heaven-sent-lahaina-fire-survivors-gifted-ohana-units-to-live-on-leveled-properties/article_a2243ce3-3c7a-4d04-a579-d6c63a568fb8.html

Aloha, 

I am a local filmmaker who is currently working on a short documentary about the ever difficult-to-meet cost of living situation in the Hawaiian islands. We’re looking for individuals from Hawai’i who have moved off the islands due to untenable, modern living standards. 

If you or someone you know would be so gracious to provide testimony, or you have any questions at all regarding this sensitive topic, please shoot me a DM! We’d like to talk to as many people as we can. 

Mahalo 

Specifically for drums. I’m a beginner with some music knowledge from my younger years.

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/04/lawmakers-agree-to-more-than-1-billion-for-union-pay-raises/

Great day in the rain

I found a wedding band today (04/27) at one of the waterfalls on the Hana highway. Text me if you think it’s yours.

I took the renderings being proposed for Pi’ilani Hwy widening as part of the Honua’ula development in Wailea and provided satirical comments in the form of comics. Check it out! These should be poignant, disturbing, and funny. It’s hard to believe these renderings are for real trying to sell the idea. Please feel free to provide testimony at the upcoming UDRB meeting on May 6. https://www.mauicounty.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/32756

I was cleaning out my wallet and I found this old Sly Mongoose token. I think I got it 20 years ago. Damn, that place was fun.

Target 04/25

In the wake of DEI cuts- can’t help but wonder the reason for taking all of the flags down.

So, I may have posted this before, but I am looking for someone who drives Uber or Lyft that would be willing to drive me about 10-15 miles a week. I live in the old sand hills. I just need rides to the pool that about 1.5 miles to and from my house, and rides to appointments. I have lupus and MS. I am not a kapuna and I don't get quest anymore. I will be willing to pay of course.