Maui Business
Comments on East Maui Water Lease, Draft EIS Due by Nov. 7
The applicant notes that the lease would also allow the continued provision of water to approximately 30,000 acres of agricultural lands (formerly in sugarcane) in Central Maui.
$10M in Federal Funds Dedicated to Native Hawaiian Education, Development
Nearly $10 million dollars from the federal government will support programs that promote Native Hawaiian education and enrichment.
Inaugural Pedal Imua Gran Fondo Benefit Planned
Imua Family Services, along with a committee of community based cycle enthusiasts are proud to announce the launch of the very first Pedal Imua Gran Fondo on Dec. 1, 2019.
State Acquires Land Under Maui’s Front Street Apartments
State officials say the move brings the state a step closer to keeping the Front Street Apartments affordable for some 250 tenants.
Nominations Now Open for Mālama i ka ʻĀina Award
Nominations are now being accepted to honor invasive species prevention efforts within Maui County.
Molokaʻi Initiative Gets Prestigious Equator Prize at UN Climate Change Summit
County of Maui Environmental Coordinator, Makaleʻa Ane, returned from a recent trip to New York City where she represented Mayor Michael Victorino and Maui County at the United Nations Climate Change Summit.
Condominium Rentals Hawaii GO PINK For the Pacific Cancer Foundation
For each online vacation rental reservation made at www.crhmaui.com and www.crhkauai.com in the month of October, Condominium Rentals Hawaii will donate $10 toward breast cancer prevention.
Cafe Celebrates Honolulu Pride Month With Rainbow Macarons
In honor of Honolulu Pride Month, La Tour Café will sell a limited edition rainbow macaron set in all of its locations throughout October.
Hawaiian Homes is Expanding its Housing Options
A new rule will allow the Department of Hawaiian Homelands to offer multi-family units, kūpuna homes, and rental housing options.
Energy Program Aims to Help Nonprofits Cut Costs
Applications for Hawaiʻi Energyʻs EmPOWER Hawaiʻi Project will be available on Oct. 1.
Maui Sees Rise in Visitor Spending and Arrivals
According to the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, more visitors came to Maui in August compared to last year. They also stayed longer and spent more per day.
Free Talk to Discuss Civil Rights in Hawaiʻi
The public is invited to a talk story event that will focus on the current landscape of civil rights and the criminal justice system in Hawaiʻi.
Watch: Suda Store Says Aloha
Dozens of old-timers bid farewell to South Maui’s iconic Suda Seafood & Deli today.
Made in Maui County Festival Exclusive Shopping Day Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets are now on sale for the Exclusive Shopping Day of the 6th Annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival in Kahului.
Maui Mayor Victorino Backs Recommendations to Deal with Tourism Impacts
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino endorsed recommendations from his fact-finding Tourism Group that call for ways to address the environmental and community impacts of the visitor industry.
Southwest Airlines Accelerates Timeline For New Hawai‘i Flights
Southwest Airlines announced that more flights for Hawaiʻi are being offered ahead of schedule. Southwest is also offering interisland travel for as low as $29 one-way** from Nov. 12, 2019 through April 8, 2020.
REAL ID-Compliant Identification Needed to Board Commercial Flights starting Oct 1, 2020
The “star in a gold circle” on a Hawaii driver’s license or identification card indicates the credential is REAL ID compliant.
Long-Time Dept. of Labor Employee Appointed as Deputy Director
Gov. David Ige has appointed Anne E. Perreira-Eustaquio as the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations’ deputy director.
Hawai‘i AG Fights Proposed Changes to SNAP Food Assistance Program
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Clare Connors joined a coalition of 24 Attorneys General in opposing proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Awards Aloha ʻĀina Funding
Several conservation projects on Maui and Moloka’i are receiving grants for their efforts to protect and manage natural resources.
