Maui Business
QKC Remains Open, Community Events Postponed, Store Hours Vary
QKC will remain open for business, however individual store hours will vary so please call the individual store before coming to QKC.
Hawaiian Electric to Temporarily Close Payment Centers
The closure will take effect Wednesday. Company representatives will reassess and decided whether or not to reopen on March 30.
Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce Suspends Gatherings
Suspension includes “Talk Story” networker originally scheduled for April 14.
Hawaiian Homes Commission Act Conference Still a go
The Centennial Puwalu (conference) will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 21 at Above The Wave co-share workspace, 400 Hana Highway, Suite B.
Hawaiian Airlines Suspending Australia and New Zealand Service
Hawaiian Airlines today announced it will temporarily suspend nonstop service between Honolulu and its Australia and New Zealand gateways starting later this month due to new government entry restrictions being imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federal Efforts Look to Combat Coronavirus Impacts on Hawaiʻi
Measure aimed at assisting families with health, safety and financial security needs.
Maui’s Fair Housing Training Postponed
The Fair Housing Training, that was scheduled for April 3, has been postponed, “out of an abundance of caution because of coronavirus concerns.” The training will be rescheduled at a later date.
Public Special Use Permit Events at State Capitol Suspended
The state Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) is suspending all public special use permit events at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, Washington Place, and other facilities it manages beginning Monday, March 16. The Hawaiʻi State Art Museum will also be closed until further notice.
Maui FCU Annual Luncheon Cancelled to Help Prevent Coronavirus Spread
Maui Federal Credit Union officials today announced the cancellation of its annual membership luncheon scheduled for Sunday, March 29 at the Maui Beach Hotel Ballroom. The business meeting portion will still take place at the hotel, but there will be no food, refreshments, door prizes, and distribution of gifts.
March 19 Economic Summit Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Wailea Realty Corp. + Windermere Real Estate will cancel its annual Economic Summit that was scheduled for Thursday, March 19, at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the company decided to cancel the event until further notice.
Hale Makua Implementing Visitor Restrictions
Hale Makua Health Services announced today that it will be limited visitors starting Monday, March 16, 2020 to both Hale Makua Kahului (472 Kaulana Street) and Hale Makua Wailuku (1540 Lower Main Street).
Hawaiian Airlines to Reduce Flight Capacity Systemwide in April and May
Hawaiian Airlines today announced it will reduce flight capacity systemwide in April and May in response to declining demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawai‘i Labor Department Identifies Jobs Most at Risk for Exposure to COVID-19
Very High Exposure risk jobs are those with high potential for exposure to known or suspected sources of COVID-19 during specific medical, postmortem, or laboratory procedures.
Maui County Farm Bureau Postpones General Membership Meeting
The Maui County Farm Bureau’s board of directors announced today it will postpone its General Membership meeting scheduled Wednesday, March 18. The new meeting will be on Wednesday, April 15.
HMAA Announces Full Cost Coverage of COVID-19 Testing for Members
Hawaiʻi Medical Assurance Association (HMAA) announced that costs associated with physician-ordered COVID-19 diagnostic testing will be 100% covered for their members under HMAA’s medical plans when performed by an in-network provider.
UH President Details Actions to Address COVID-19 Pandemic
Hawaiʻi President David Lassner provided details about the planned transition to online classes and other changes at the university amid response to COVID-19 concerns.
RESULTS: 2020 State Middle School VEX IQ Championships hosted on Maui
A total of 39 Hawaiʻi VEX IQ teams from Hawaiʻi Island, Maui, Molokaʻi, and Oʻahu participated in the state middle school robotics championships, which has been sponsored by Hawaiian Electric since 2013.
UH Economic Research Organization Forecasts “Sharply Lowered” Forecast Amid COVID-19
Due to the dramatic international spread of the novel coronavirus, the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization (UHERO) has sharply lowered its economic forecast for the state.
UH to Move Classes Online After Spring Break Amid COVID-19 Concerns
The University of Hawaiʻi will be moving classes online after spring break, effective Monday, March 23, 2020 according to an email communication from UH President David Lassner to students this morning.
