Maui Business
IRS Warns of COVID-19 Crisis Scams
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will begin to distribute COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments in a matter of weeks.
AAA Hawai‘i: Gas Prices Dip, Kahului Average is $3.58
In Kahului, the average price is $3.58, which is four cents lower than last Thursday, 16 cents lower than a month ago and16 cents lower than on this date a year ago.
President Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Hawai‘i
President Donald Trump today approved a major disaster declaration for Hawaiʻi, according to an announcement today from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Doctors On Call Offers Video-Visit Telemedicine Appointments on Maui
Doctors On Call Maui is offering video-visit telemedicine appointments to patients by phone or video from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily, seven days a week, the Maui urgent care clinic announced.
Maui Health is Treating its First COVID-19 Positive Patient
Maui Health today acknowledged that per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention protocol, it is treating its first patient confirmed by the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health as having COVID-19.
First Hawaiian Bank Waives ATM Fees Through June 30, 2020
First Hawaiian Bank today announced it is initiating an ATM Fee Waiver Program, now through June 30. Non-First Hawaiian customers can withdraw cash from any of the bank’s network of 270 ATMs throughout Hawaiʻi, without being charged a convenience fee by First Hawaiian Bank.
Hoʻāla Assistance Program Provides up to $1000 Per Household for Financial Hardship Due to Pandemic
The Hoʻāla Assistance Program, funded by the Hawaiʻi Resilience Fund is providing one-time emergency financial assistance of up to $1000 per household to Hawaiʻi residents facing hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mike Rembis, Maui Health CEO with Today’s COVID-19 Update
A new radio feature runs this week featuring executives and doctors with Maui Health who will provide updates and answer questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s guest is Mike Rembis, Chief Executive Officer with Maui Health.
Hawaiian Airlines to Support Medical Workers with Complimentary Neighbor Island Flights
Effective April 4, Hawaiian will be providing a total of 16 daily roundtrip flights with Boeing 717 aircraft between Honolulu (HNL) on O‘ahu and Hilo (ITO) and Kona (KOA) on the Island of Hawai‘i, Kahului (OGG) on Maui, and Līhu‘e (LIH) on Kaua‘i. For travelers not originating in or bound for O‘ahu, the schedule was carefully created to offer three daily roundtrips via HNL to all Neighbor Islands.
New Loan Program Offered to Hawaiʻiʻs Small Businesses
“This new loan program will help Hawai‘i small businesses meet their payroll and provide people with paychecks for up to eight weeks.”
Effective Immediately, Maui Health Allows Employees to Wear Their Own Masks
Effective immediately, new hospital protocol for personal protective equipment (PPE) allows Maui Health employees and providers to wear their own masks.
CDC Ranks Moloka‘i Among the Most Vulnerable Communities in Maui County
While there are no reported cases of COVID-19 on the outer islands of Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi, county officials say Molokaʻi is rated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as one of the most vulnerable communities in Maui County, based on 2018 data, specifically for hospital and medical resources.
Lisa Paulson, Director of Strategic Communications with Maui Health with Today’s COVID-19 Update
A new radio feature runs this week featuring executives and doctors with Maui Health who will provide updates and answer questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s guest is Lisa Paulson, Director of Strategic Communications with Maui Health.
Maui Family Support Services Offices Closed Until Further Notice
Services to families participating in Maui Family Support Services continue through tele-practice, tele-visits, teleconferencing, or video-conferencing. In person meetings, visits, and support groups are temporarily suspended.
MEDB Gets $100K for Local Manufacturing of Ventilators During COVID-19 Response
Mayor Michael Victorino announced today, $100,000 in grant funds to Maui Economic Development Board Inc. for local production of emergency ventilators to treat COVID-19.
Maui Health Foundation Coordinating PPE Donations
Maui Health is partnering with the Maui Health Foundation to serve as a community drop-off site for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) donations.
Maui Air Arrivals Slow to 74; Statewide Arrivals Drop to 826
Maui had a total of 74 passengers arriving on the Valley Isle on 10 flights, including 42 crew members, 21 residents and 11 visitors, according to new numbers compiled by the HTA.
Charter Expands Free 60-Day Spectrum Broadband Internet & Wifi Offer to Educators Who Are New Subscribers
Charter announced it is expanding the eligibility for its 60-day free offer for Spectrum broadband Internet and WiFi access to include educators (K-12 teachers and College/University professors) who do not already have a Spectrum account.
Maui Resorts Donate 1000 Pounds of Produce and Provisions to Nonprofits
Two Maui resorts donated more than 1,000 pounds of produce and provisions to local nonprofits as island hotels cope with the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
Maui Air Arrivals Slow to 81: 28 Residents, 10 Visitors and 43 Crew Members
On Saturday, 1,207 people arrived in Hawaiʻi on the third day of the state’s 14-day mandatory self-quarantine for all incoming passengers, according to information compiled by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. Maui had a total of 81 passengers arriving on the Valley Isle, including 43 crew members, 28 residents and 10 visitors, according to new numbers compiled by the HTA.
