Maui Business
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.
Hawaiian Airlines Appoints New Executive Chef Team and Featured Chef Members
Hawaiian Airlines appointed husband-and-wife team Wade Ueoka and Michelle Karr-Ueoka, owners of Honolulu’s MW Restaurant and Artizen, as its news executive chefs.
Nurses and Health Care Workers at Maui Health System Reach Tentative Agreement for New Contract
The registered nurses and other health care workers of Maui Health System have reached a tentative contract agreement with MHS management early Friday morning after a marathon meeting.
Gov. Ige Attends Virtual NGA Meeting; President Biden and Transportation Secretary Discuss Economic Recovery
Gov. David Ige participated in the National Governors’ Association’s virtual Winter Meeting this week, to discuss efforts to end the COVID-19 public health crisis and debate ways to ensure a strong and equitable economic recovery.
Goodfellow Bros. Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary
Goodfellow Bros. Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary with $50,000 Grant to Local Charities
Michael Kini Named MEO 2020 Driver of the Year
Maui Economic Opportunity announced the selection of Michael Kini as the organization’s 2020 Driver of the Year.
Hawaiian Airlines Keeps On-Time Record for 17th Straight Year
In March and April, Hawaiian will launch four new North America routes, including nonstop service between Honolulu and Austin, Ontario and Orlando, as well as daily nonstop service between Long Beach and Maui.
AlohaCare Selects IngenioRX for 3-Year Pharmacy Benefit Management Agreement
AlohaCare, Hawai’i’s only community-led Medicaid and dual eligible Medicare health insurer, has entered into a 3-year pharmacy benefits management agreement with IngenioRx, starting July 1, 2021.










