Maui Business
Maui Heart Walk, Healthy Food Drive, April 20
Participants in the 2019 Maui Heart Walk are encouraged to not only raise funds for the American Heart Association, but to also bring a healthy food donation.
Bayer Hawaiʻi Science Education Grants Available
Bayer Hawaiʻi Science Education grants are now available for public schools at the high school and intermediate level on Maui, Oʻahu, and Molokaʻi.
Philippine Consulate Heads to Maui in June
The Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu will head to Maui this June to provide a variety of immigration and consular services.
Hirono Files Joint Climate Brief Against Oil Companies
Sen. Hirono joined others in filing a brief arguing that major oil companies and producers have interfered and blocked action in Congress on climate change.
Wailuku Civic Complex Details, Funding Update
The effort to redevelop the current Wailuku municipal parking lot includes plans for a $27 million 428-stall parking structure.
Hawai‘i State Budget Bill Gets Early Approval
The bill puts a priority on appropriating funds to staff the new state hospital, make needed improvements at state airports, and pay down our debt service.
Longhi’s Lahaina Closes Front Street Restaurant
After more than four decades of service on Front Street, the Longhi’s Lahaina restaurant announced the closure of its West side location.
Maui Car Rental Facility, Electric Train on Schedule to Open May 15
The new electric train is part of a $340 million project to relocate car rental services to a single location. The ConRAC will officially open on May 15th.
Open Houses on W Maui Community Plan Alternatives
The public has a final opportunity to weigh in on the updated West Maui Community Plan during two open house events next month.
Maui Mayor Proposes FY 2020 Budget
Total county funds, including bonds for FY 2020, are estimated at $780.8 million, a $22.5 million increase, or 3%, more than the FY 2019 council-approved budget of $758.3 million.
Maui Hotels Still Lead State Despite Daily Rate Decline
Maui County hotels reported a decline in RevPAR to $337 (-4.5%) in February but led the state overall. Both ADR ($420) and occupancy (80.3) decreased.
A&B Maui Ag Sale Proceeds Fund Land Under Home Depot, Honolulu
A&B financed the $42 million purchase with proceeds from its December 2018 sale of agricultural lands on Maui.
4 Tips for Home and Building Maintenance
When dealing with home upkeep, the number one culprit of building maintenance and water issues is typically the plumbing system, according to industry professionals. Rather than focus on key issues like cast line replacement and old water heaters, below is a list of recommendations (courtesy Premier Restoration Hawaiʻi) where a little effort can save some serious dollars. 1. […]
KS Scholars Program Accepting Applications
Kamehameha School’s Scholars Program is now accepting applications from students entering 9th and 10th grade until April 30, 2019.
Maui Unemployment Rate Sees Slight Drop
The unemployment rate for the island of Maui and Maui County in February was 2.8%, according to the Hawaiʻi State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
Hawaiʻi Hunting Stamp Contest Winners Announced
The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife reviewed all the entries for the 2019 to 2020 Hawai’i Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamp Art Contest and chose two winners. The winners are: Game Bird Stamp Winner – Carol Tredway. Carol is an award winning local artist. Her paintings are on […]
Project Visions’ Hiehie Celebrates 1st Anniversary
Project Vision’s Hiehie program celebrated its one-year anniversary of providing showers and support services to Hawaiʻi’s homeless.
Maui Gas Prices Remain Constant
Maui gas prices averaged $3.60 a gallon for regular. That’s the same price as last Thursday, five cents higher than last month and 32 cents lower than a year ago.
Kalama School STEMworks to Hold Fundraiser
Makai Glass Creations will host a fundraiser on Saturday, April 6, 2019, from 3 to 6 p.m. to support the STEMworks Program at Kalama Intermediate School.
Hale Makua Announces New Director of Rehab
Cassandra “Cassie” Whittington, MS OTR/L, has been hired as Director of Rehab for Rehab by Hale Makua in Kahului.





