Hawaiian Telcom Brought Fast Broadband to 10,740 Locations in 2020

Hawaiian Telcom cleared heavily forested areas and traversed mountainous lava rock terrain to bring fast broadband to more than 10,740 locations in Hawaiʻi in 2020.

In-Suite Pelotons at Four Seasons Maui

The resort announced that guests at all 21 ocean-front suites now have access to outfitting the accommodations with a Peloton bike throughout their stay. For all other guests, Peloton bikes are available once checked into the Resort on a first-come-first served basis, for a daily fee of $75 with a three-day minimum.

Timeshare News: Hilton Grand Vacations To Acquire Diamond Resorts International

Hilton Grand Vacations has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Diamond Resorts International, the largest independent timeshare operator. The combined company will have 720,000 owners and 154 resorts.

Hawaiian Airlines Expands Pre-Clearance Program to Japan and South Korea

Hawaiian Airlines is expanding its pre-clearance program to Japan and South Korea. The program allows travelers who meet Hawai‘i’s pre-travel testing requirements to bypass the state’s 10-day quarantine and additional airport screening in Honolulu by having their documents verified before boarding.

March is National Noodle Month: Lineage Maui Shares Garlic Noodle Recipe

In celebration of March’s National Noodle Month Lineage Maui at The Shops at Wailea is sharing it’s popular Garlic Noodles recipe. Chef de Cuisine Mijin Toride has prepared the recipe for Lineage fans who want to recreate this dish at home.

Jersey Mike’s Subs to Open in Lahaina, Maui

Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, will open at 1221 Honoapiʻilani Highway in West Maui at the Lahaina Cannery Mall on March 17. This will become the third Maui location for the franchise.

7 Year Old Wailuku Entrepreneur Gifts $150 in Bracelet Sales to MEO Youth Program

A 7 1/2 year old Wailuku entrepreneur chose the Maui Economic Opportunity Head Start program to receive $150 from the proceeds of her handmade bracelet sales.

The Pint & Cork and Ruth’s Chris Steak House Reopens at The Shops at Wailea

The Shops at Wailea announced the reopening of The Pint & Cork and Ruth’s Chris Steak House on Friday, March 12.

Fairmont Kea Lani Accepting “SuperHero” Nominations for Dream Vacations

Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui in partnership with Hawaiian Airlines and Maui Visitors Bureau, is saying “thank you” to SuperHeroes by honoring four outstanding people with a dream vacation to the South Maui property.

Hawaiian Airlines Launches Nonstop Honolulu to Orlando Flights

Hawaiian Airlines launched its new, twice-weekly nonstop flights from Honolulu to Orlando on Thursday. The carrier also announced it is increasing service between Hawai‘i and Florida to three weekly flights from June 1 through Aug. 10 to meet summer demand.

Office of the Mayor Budget Office Receives GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

The Office of the Mayor Budget Office received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the fulfillment of nationally recognized guidelines for effective presentation in its budget documents.

Hawaiʻi Chamber of Commerce Foundation Survey Found Residents Support Aid for Small Businesses

Hawaiʻi residents would like to see legislative support for small businesses struggling due to the pandemic, according to a recent survey of 625 people conducted by the Hawaiʻi Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

Hawaiian Airlines Launches Long Beach-Maui Service Today

Hawaiian Airlines today began nonstop service between Long Beach and Kahului, Maui, welcoming Southern California travelers onboard with the convenience of a second daily flight to Hawai‘i.

Third Hawaiʻi Commercial Rent Survey Reinforces Urgent Need for Relief

The results of the Third Hawaiʻi Commercial Rent Survey with National Overlay show the commercial rent situation continues to worsen for businesses in Hawaiʻi and across the country due to the affects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Study: Americans Paid Off Record $82.9 Billion in Credit Card Debt During 2020

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic leading to massive unemployment in the United States during 2020, Americans paid off a record $82.9 billion in credit card debt, according to study by the personal-finance website WalletHub.

FCC Grants Dept. of Hawaiian Home Lands Two More Broadband Licenses

The Federal Communications Commission approved two additional applications submitted by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for broadband licenses in response to a Rural Tribal Priority Window.

Maui Grown Therapies Presents Cannabis and Cancer Care Webinar, March 11

Maui Grown Therapies presents a free webinar on “Cannabis and Cancer Care” featuring Dr. Donald Abrams, Integrative Oncologist at the UCSF.

ClimbHI’s 9th Leadership, Exploration, Inspiration Program for Youth To Be Virtual April 9

ClimbHI’s ninth annual LEI (Leadership, Exploration, Inspiration) program to promote workforce development in Hawaiʻi’s youth will take place virtually April 9 from 9-10:45 am.

Maui’s Sharon Suzuki Retiring from Hawaiian Electric

After 28 years with Hawaiian Electric and Maui Electric, Sharon Suzuki, president of Maui County and Hawai‘i Island utilities, will retire effective today.

Southwest Airlines Announces Four-Day Sale with Fares Starting at $29

Southwest Airlines launched a four-day “WOW Sale” today, through March 4, 2021, 7:59 p.m. HST (11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time), with fares starting as low as $29 one-way.
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