Kauaʻi Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami sits down with Pacific Media Group COO and MauiNow director, Jack Dugan to answer questions regarding tourism’s role in Kauaʻi’s economic future and its residents. Kawakami said that the island of Kauaʻi is currently in a good place in terms of its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. He cautioned,... Read more »

Hurricane season in Hawaiʻi runs from June through November. With just one week before the start, it's time to get properties prepared, including checking on trees and shrubs for any special care. Even if a storm doesn't make landfall in the islands, it can pass close enough to cause significant damage.

Donovan Fayd, account executive for MauiNow interviewed Wakon and Jill Childers, owners of Bowman Termite & Pest Management to learn how the essential business is navigating the coronavirus pandemic. Wakon announced the availability of their disinfection and sanitization services for homes, businesses, restaurants, municipal and healthcare facilities. “If you’re just concerned about any kind of... Read more »

Terry Fischer, President and CEO of Polynesian Adventure Tours speaks with Patty Lee, operations manager for Hawai’i Airport Advertising and on-camera host for Pacific Media Group to discuss the future of Hawai’i’s tourism industry. Fischer said that the coronavirus pandemic completely halted the operations of Polynesian Adventure Tours. “Our operations have come to a complete halt. We... Read more »

Effective May 26, 2020, Maui County Federal Credit Union (FCU)’s Kahului branch at Maui Marketplace will reopen, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Lahaina branch will go back to its normal hours of operation: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Earlier this month, the Wailuku branch resumed normal hours of operation Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Central Pacific Bank Senior Vice President and division manager, Kyle K. Sakamoto sits down with Pacific Media Group COO and MauiNow director, Jack Dugan to answer questions regarding the financial hardships Maui residents and businesses are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sakamato said that Central Pacific Bank has worked to support its clients by communicating and... Read more »

Greg Maples, the incoming chairman of Hawaii Restaurant Association sits down with Patty Lee, operations manager for Hawai’i Airport Advertising and on-camera host for Pacific Media Group to discuss the future of Hawai’i’s restaurant Industry. Maples described that the restaurant industry is in a state of terrible distress. “There’s never been a time in the history... Read more »

The list of retailers that are now open at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului is growing since many were given the green light to resume operations under new guidelines last week.  The expanded list of stores that have since reopened for business is posted here...

Lahaina Gateway in West Maui has announced updated retail hours for its various tenants and retailers as of May 20, 2020.  

The Shops at Wailea announced the reopening of retail activity at the Center, with current operating hours from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays until further notice.