Lehua Cosma (middle) is this year’s winner of the Tiny Malaikini Mea Kokua Award. She stands with Lynette Malaikini, widow of “Tiny” Malaikini, and Sorelle Malaikini, his granddaughter. The award is given annually to a Hana resident who has worked selflessly for the people of Hana.
For more see the Maui News article: 2008 Winner of [...]

Poom poom!
Hard to believe it’s been 23 years since we met down at Hana Bay my bruddah Pani. Time goes by too fast, but my time sure has been better having met you out on the pier that fateful day.
I know you’re hurting over Boy’s death and I wish I could be there with you [...]

He Ali`i Ka ` Aina, He Kaua Ke Kanaka
(The Land is a Chief, Man is Steward)

Hui ` Aina o Hana is what’s known as a cultural land trust whose mission is to protect and preserve the culturally significant stretch of land known as the Hana coastal district of Maui. Their mission is also to offer [...]

Hana Hotties are gourmet hot sauces inspired by the flavors of Hana Maui. The fruits used are straight off the tree. The chili peppers are red hot and the perfect complement for the sweet fruits used. If you’re into spicy hot treats try these HanaHotties for yourself. Visit HanaHotties and tell ‘em who sent ya.

I met Uncle Bill Kamai and his wife on my first trip to Hana back in 1985. He is absolutely one of the nicest men on this Earth. He’s a very quiet, very proud man. Also winner of the Tiny Malaikini Award in 1996.
He provided the grinds for nearly every gathering I ever had the [...]

I met John many years ago when he and I went fishing out of Hana with Robert Malaikini and Mark Collins, the Captain. Although I don’t recall how many fish we brought home I distinctly remember John’s excitement over his brand new flower growing business in Hana. As an entrepreneur I know that feeling of [...]

Born and raised in Hana Maui, Pekelo’s Hawaiian slack key music is perfect for getting the flavor of the laid back Hana mood.
There was a nice article about Pekelo recently in the Maui News, ‘Hana artist rooted in right spot’.

Learn more about Pekelo, the Hawaiian music awards he’s won, listen to some of his songs, [...]

Aloha
As you’ll read below a lot of money went into getting a marketplace built for Hana for all the right reasons:
Hana Marketplace Grant: (Excerpt is from 2002)
Overview The University of Hawaii – West Oahu Campus will receive a $599,875 Alaskan [...]