“On the island, we do it island style. From the mountain to the ocean, from the windward to the leeward side…”
—John Cruz
Speaking with the island’s houseless and hearing about their needs, from warm showers to job training to basic dignity. An in-depth, porch-side talk-story with “Island Style” icon John Cruz, chronicling his musical journey and personal struggles.
Diving into tiger sharks and why there are more of them swimming in Maui’s waters as “sharktober” arrives (takeaway: they don’t want to eat you, but stay safe). Playing out Kula boy Kurt Suzuki’s (possibly) final big league season, and honoring his legacy as one of our most decorated athletes.
Sampling Maui-brewed kombucha. A new, local horoscope and crossword puzzle. Maui’s premier film critic Barry Wurst II’s take on the world of cinema. Plus, as always, comprehensive calendar listings and our No Ka ‘Oi 9 top-events spotlight.
This edition of MauiTimes covers a lot of ground, which is and will always remain our central mission. We want to tel
