Puddle Jump to Maui
Our publisher shares her vacation stories, then introduces our Travel Issue, where you can find tons of reasons to start exploring Maui.
Written in Stone
‘Ohana is not just the people we are related to, but those who come into our lives and make a difference.
Up and Away
In celebration of our twentieth anniversary, we have been sharing some of our favorite stories from the archives.
From the Publisher
The morning of the 2011 Japanese tsunami the Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Voyaging Society canoe is taken from its sandy resting place at the edge of an ancient fishpond by the early-morning tidal wave.
From the Publisher
Maui No Ka Oi Magazine publisher Diane Haynes Woodburn reflects on her recent trip to Italy and the kamaʻaina in us all.
From the Publisher
I’m proud to announce that Maui No Ka ‘Oi is now printed on recycled paper, and not a moment too soon.
Kama‘āina Christmas
Wishing you a kama‘āina Christmas filled with sweetness and spice, respect and love.
Publisher’s Note
The publisher of Maui no ka 'oi Magazine relates the story of her jaguar xk8 going up in flames in the Pukalani Foodland parking lot.
A Little Whipped Cream . . .
Wishing you a holiday filled with friends, family, food, love, and a little whipped cream—for the memories.
Happy 20th Birthday, MNKO!
In 1996, hard work and a true-grit spirit of survival launched Maui No Ka ‘Oi — along with a mentor with a heart.
Days of Awe
Visiting the east coast for a wedding, Maui No Ka Oi publisher, Diane Haynes Woodburn, experiences a sense of awe while seeking inspiration through thoughts of her ancestors.
Yin Brown Pig—Happy New Year!
The Year of the Pig is a time for calm reflection of the past 11 years.
Publisher’s Note
Maui No Ka Oi Publisher Diane Haynes Woodburn talks story about an emergency journey in the Pacific and recalls the many challenges that face our own small island in this environmental issue.
From the Publisher
May your own canoe—and your holidays—be filled with love, laughter, and the warmth of wonderful friends.
Keeping Mo‘okiha on course
"The canoe is our family. We are nothing without the guidance of our kupuna, our ancestors. Connection with our past guides us to the future."
Publisher’s Note
Pursue happiness. It’s all over so fast, and what really matters isn’t form—it’s content. Pass the cookies, please.
Editor’s Letter
E mālama i nāholoholona lōhiu (Care for wildlife)
WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY is a business of long hours and patience. As legendary Maui-based whale photographer and co-founder...
Lulu’s Kitchen
While in Provence to visit the legendary vineyard Domaine Tempier, Diane receives an unexpected treat: its matriarch, Madame Lulu Peyraud, agrees to see her.
Publisher’s Note
Maui No Ka Oi Magazine Publisher Diane Haynes Woodburn recalls a birthday celebration that began with disaster and ended with another great Maui memory.
Publisher’s Note
If the honu can survive the dinosaurs, the ice age, man and mysterious disease, certainly we humans can survive a little economic blip.
Publisher's Notes
From the Publisher
MNKO’s publisher offers a sneak peek at the fashion-themed fall issue, introduces new staff and bids a fond farewell to others—all while balancing a giant rose on her head.