Really moving to come to downtown Lahaina, or what it used to be... And still see the tree here…read more The last time I came, they were not letting anyone in town unless they were residents. This year, as rebuilding has continued, you can park in an industrial lot a block away from the park and then look into the fenced park at the Banyan tree, which is regrowing. So much was lost in the fire, but the tree is a symbol of #LahainaStrong. It was an honor to be able to come and pay homage to the people of WestMaui who went through a lot and are rebuilding.

Mourned at the L homecoming yesterday.... My cousin showed me a photo just the week before the…read morefires. Now, it's fenced off, and we admire it from afar, grateful that it still stands----

King Kamehameha I united Hawaii under one single entity from warring separate islands in the 18th…read morecentury. This set the tone for the Hawaiian Kingdom that rolled over the islands until 1893's annexation. I was fortunate to visit here on a recent trip to the Big Island. It was here in Kohala, that was the birthplace of the great Hawaiian king. As such, a state of King Kamehameha was erected here. It's said that this one here in Kohala is one of the original statues in all of Hawaii. With that said, I arrived here at my request, as it was my birthday day on of arrival. I got to see the king and had lunch literally across the street at the King's View Cafe. I spent about a good 15 minutes here while my friends started to head into the Cafe and order their food. There was a few people / tourists who was also doing the same thing I was doing, so I just stood there admiring it and thought to myself "lucky to be living Hawaii". It was those things where it was a cool thing to be a Hawaii resident and to be able to say proudly that "I'm from Hawaii". With that said, I did that admiration thing for a while and then took some selfies with the King before heading back across the street. It's one of Hawaii's most famous statue, since I've read that this one in Kapaau is the original one and the statue on Oahu is the replacement. It was an interesting story to say. Today, the King Kamehameha statue is displayed in 3 places: here in Kapaau, one in Honolulu across Iolani Palace, and one in Hilo, also on the big island. The overall experience here at the King Kamehameha statue here in Kapaau, HI was as awesome as it was spiritual. It was empowering to be in the area where the King was born in the Kohala district of the Big Island. It was a good thing really to see the statue and be reminded that you are in the comforts of greatness. To be able to do what he did to unite the islands into one sovereign entity was pretty remarkable from warring islands in the early 19th century. We hear about legendary battles and King Kamehameha I did a lot during his tenure as the first king of Hawaii and left a royal legacy until 1893. The statue itself is way larger than you think. You can really literally walk up to it and smile. It's a bronze statue that really is beyond measure. The craftsmanship to make one of these must be dedicated and determined as well as detailed. The statue of the king provides us a glimpse of the past, offering heroism, Hawaiian nationalism to some extent, and just a general source of pride. What the King did to unite these islands helped us today. In the grand scheme of things, King Kamehameha I is a man to be admired for sure. If you are in the area and want to see the original statue, come on by. Only thing is that it's quite a drive from Kailua-Kona and Hilo. Best thing would be a rental car to get in and out of the area. The original King Kamehameha I statue is located across the street from the King's View Cafe. Its address is 54-3897 Akoni Pule Highway, the address of the Cafe, but the statue itself is basically across the street, as mentioned previously. As far as parking goes, your best bet would be to find parking at the statue itself versus finding parking elsewhere on residential streets nearby and walk it in. There is no admission fee, which is awesome! The statue stands here as a monument and a reminder of the great King who United Hawaii from the warring island factions pre 1810. For me though, it was a place to explore and find some form of peace and purpose when life turns and twists into some crazy representation of ugly and you just need to get away from it all. The statue here in Kapaau is a representation of history and reminds us of our historical tribulations of how we got here as a people and how time resulted in a man's dream to be king and to unite the islands into one sovereign entity. To be honest though, this experience gave me chills and reminded myself that dreams can come true. Believe it and you can achieve anything you set your mind to it. That was the takeaway from my experience here. Hope there's a similar message for you. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. Support local! A+

I'm normally more wordy than this, but I have some catching up to do…read more.. This statue is right off the roadway with parking available across the street. While you are in Hawaii spend some time and learn the history and the true culture of the Hawaiian islands. As long as you are in the area make sure you check out the local shopping and restaurants!

SOLID. David Sereno is as good as it gets on Maui. He's sharp and can be aggressive, if need be. I…read morehad a situation that needed handling, David was not intimidated by anyone, and handled it. Don't settle for a mild, weak paper pusher when you need real results.

I hired David Sereno to represent me in a basic Temporary Restraining Order case. A competing…read moremobile, shave ice / snack vendor made dirty false statements to the Police that I harassed her, swore at her, gave her the finger, threatened her, tried to hurt her, friends and family. She wanted me off the streets and to stop mobile vending in the area that I have been vending for 7 years. We went to court and after all the dirty allegations and under oath, to the Judge, she admitted I said nothing, she lost. Then approx. a year later she tried again ,the allegations got much meaner and stronger. Back to court and their 100 % huge lies just basically scared the judge. David didn't bring any of the evidence or witnesses he promised that would of proved that nothing happened, In court I tried to tell David what really happened on some of the allegations and he said " sit there and be quiet. I lost and I received a 3 year Restraining order. The judge told us that we could return in 6 months to review the case. David dropped me approx. 1 week after the trial. I contacted David around the 6 month date and requested that we return to court to straighten out the mess, he declined. This was purely a money, customer grab. I have never said anything to this lady, nor threaten her or her friends. No harassment, nothing. The huge problem with a restrainer order is that if someone is out to get you now they have the legal right on their side. Now it only takes a few more dirty lies to get you placed in Jail and criminal charges. This vendor continues to make false allegations. This is a conspiracy to destroy me and my business by the competing vendor, it's seems to be personal. I was warned about this lady before any of this started . Since the court date I have lost my business , my beautiful legal commissary kitchen , my three trucks, my income, my reputation, my health. I'm now 61 years old and will find it almost impossible to resume my business from scratch. I was a A + business, BBB. everything legal and above board. I have one year remaining on my TRO and I'm in hiding from the vendor, they are trying to put me in jail with their lies. I have surveillance tapes of the competing vendor and myself on it, nothing happened but they tried as hard as they could to have me arrested by the police, this has happened several times. I also contacted the Better Business Bureau and complained about David. He said that he couldn't discuss my case because of Attorney Client Privilege. I told BBB that they had my permission to discuss. He again stated that he couldn't discuss because of Attorney Client Privilege. I have asked several top attorneys , they said it's up to me not David, if I want my case discussed. This is my horrible experience with David and my allegations. Auntie Terri

Not going to lie, just hearing the 3 letters, D-M-V is enough to stress me out and fill me with…read moredread. HOWEVER, I was pleasantly surprised with my recent visit. My number 1 tip is only go to the DMV if you HAVE TO! Several services can be completed online and mailed in to the office. Number 2, if you do HAVE TO go in, see if you can make an appointment online, fill out applications ahead of time and review necessary documents you may need to bring. I noticed that appointments become available 3-4 days prior. Selecting an appointment that worked for me saved me a great amount of time and stress. Though luckily at the time I went, the wait outside didn't appear too long, mind you, I've seen the line wrap around to the old Subway location. There is a separate line to wait at for appointments which makes checking in a breeze. Once inside, I maybe waited 5 minutes before my number was called. My transaction went smoothly and was done within 15 minutes. Their COVID procedures appear adequate and appropriate though some flaws were observed. For example, I was asked to get fingerprinting and the machine was not immediately disinfected after the last use. I know this because I saw it firsthand. They also provided a mask to an individual who did not have one. Hand sanitizers are provided at nearly every counter. Social distancing is enforced. Thankfully this was an easy trip and I hope it can continue to be that way!

Every form of life is required to pass through these portals...for IDs, permits, Drivers Licenses…read moreand Vehicle Registration. Be ready for 2 hour minimum wait to process most anything. The screening is first to place you in the right spot, so pick a number and wait. Make sure you have the right paperwork, forms of ID, proof of birth, residency. At least they take credit cards.

Joanne is very knowledgeable, compassionate, & communicative. My father was blessed to have her as…read morehis attorney, she made sure he understood every aspect of what was happening & gave him a very clear cut understanding of the outcomes in all aspects. I would recommend Joanne to everyone because she is thorough, she follows thru, but most of all she shows up!!

I worked with Joanne Hicks on a TRO case. This could have potentially damaged my professional…read morereputation and ultimately resulted in my termination. I felt like she was truly interested in my case and worked hard on my behalf. She came up with a plan of action and the TRO was dissolved. She was squarely on my side but showed compassion for the other side which ultimately lead to a favorable outcome for me. She is the lawyer you want for your case.

Stopped while driving to lahina. What a beautiful spot. Was very windy but wonderful. Easy in and…read moreout too.

BEAUTIFUL!!! I can't think of much more to say!! The blue/green of the ocean against the beauty of…read morethe cliffs is awe-inspiring!

You can find the Old Fort in Historic Lahaina, Maui on the corner across from the Lahaina…read moreCourthouse. It's an interesting recreation of one corner of the old fort that once stood on the property and a good example of cut coral building construction - something you see from the early days of Hawaii's settlement from the west. Divers would go out into the reefs and chisel out huge blocks that would be shaped into the building blocks - several historic buildings on Maui and Oahu use similar materials, like colonial churches. I'd say overall this location is of only modest interest, there isn't much innovation to be seen through the example. It is on a beautiful stretch of property however and perfect for a photo op. Plenty of free street parking nearby but really, just stay in Lahaina and walk to it - it's on the Historic Lahaina walking tour, which I also recommend.

I was just out and about in Maui, Hawaii and we were walking across this park and I saw this. It…read more was the remainder of an old fort. What was left of it? I guess they couldn't leave more of it because of the danger of the rocks falling, but it's something to see. I guess this was a fort used to defend the island. At some point I took a snapshot of what it was saying and the history. Nice to take some selfies by the fort.9

Chris is always there for me. It's a crazy world out there and it's rare to find anyone with all…read moreof his expertise. He can find your person just give him a chance.