Maui Business
Maui Bus to Reduce Fares for Seniors, Disabled and Others, July 1
The County of Maui Department of Transportation announced that beginning Monday, July 1, 2019, the Maui Bus is implementing reduced single boarding fares of $1.00 for fixed route service. This reduced fare applies to seniors (55 years & older), paratransit eligible and person with a disability (with pertinent valid ID), and Medicare card holders.
19 Maui Students Earn Filipino Chamber Scholarships
The Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce Foundation issued scholarship awards to 19 Maui students as part of it’s Gintong Pamana Leadership and Scholarship Awards.
AARP: “Finance Your Future Even if You Live to be 100”
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is offering Maui residents of all ages a free financial class that addresses the fact that retirees are living longer lives than ever before.
Final EA Filed for Kalaupapa Airport Renovation
The State of Hawai‘i, Department of Transportation, Airports Division has prepared a Final Environmental Assessment for improvements at Kalaupapa Airport.
Cannabis Nursing Conference on Maui, Aug. 3
The “For Nurses, By Nurses” Medical Cannabis Conference is slated for Saturday, Aug. 3 at UH Maui College in Kahului.
Trilogy Excursions Offers New Summer Ocean Adventure Camp
Beginning June 19, Trilogy’s Ocean Adventure Camp will offer children ages six through 12 a full day of exploration, discovery, marine biology…
Airbnb Among 20 Bills on Ige’s Intent to Veto List
Gov. David Ige notified legislative leaders and key lawmakers of his Intent to Veto 20 measures.
OHA Awards Grant to Hui No Ke Ola Pono
The $6,000 award is for the 2nd Annual ‘Aha Mauliola – A Native Hawaiian Wellness Gathering set to take place in August.
Kahului Airport Gets $4.29 Million in Federal Funds
Maui’s Kahului Airport will receive $3.6 million to reconstruct its taxiway and $693,750 to purchase aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles.
DOH Partners With Longs Drugs for Emergency Preparedness
Hawai‘i Department of Health partners with Longs Drugs to promote emergency preparedness statewide
Hawaiian Airlines Reveals Newly Renovated Lobby at Kahului Airport
Hawaiian Airlines celebrated the renovation of its newly designed lobby at Maui’s Kahului Airport on Friday.
County Re-Evaluating Original Wailuku Civic Concept
Mayor Victorino announced that the County is re-evaluating the original concept, which featured a civic complex with office space and an open plaza.
‘Ohana by Hawaiian Celebrates 5 Years: Helps to Restore Moloka‘i Dunes
‘Ohana by Hawaiian employees commemorated a milestone 5 years of service by assisting in the restoration of the Mokio Preserve and dunes on Moloka‘i.
Maui Unemployment Rate 2.5% in May
The unemployment rate for the island of Maui was 2.5% in May, according to the Hawaiʻi Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
Maui, Honolulu Airline Food Workers Vote to Strike
Airline food workers who prepare, pack, and deliver food and beverages served onboard several major air carriers on Maui and Oʻahu, voted unanimously to strike.
Legislation Aims to Address Threats Facing Coral Reefs
US Sen. Mazie Hirono and Rep. Ed Case of Hawaiʻi introduced legislation that aims to support practices to preserve, sustain, and restore coral reef ecosystems.
Thirty Meter Telescope Gets Notice to Proceed
The controversial Thirty Meter Telescope or TMT project atop Mauna Kea on Hawaiʻi Island has obtained a notice to proceed from the state.
Drought Conditions Tax Upcountry Water Resources
It is likely that Maui will meet the federal definition of a drought disaster “if not this week then the following week,” said James Robello, Director of the Maui County Farm Service Agency.
GOTTLING Gallery Hosts “Meet the Artists” June 20
The GOTTLING Gallery at The Shops at Wailea will host “Meet the Artists,” an interactive event that will feature live painting by internationally renowned artists residing on Maui.
Maui Mall Village Hosts “Summer Splash Days”
Maui Mall Village is hosting “Summer Splash Days” starting Wednesday, June 26 from 12 to 1 p.m. and continuing weekly on Wednesdays until July 31, 2019.
