Maui Business
Blue Hawaiian Unveils New Real-Time Booking Website
Hawaiʻi air tour operator, Blue Hawaiian Helicopters announced today the launch of its newly revamped website and “Island Story” video series.
Transportation Worker ID Mobile Event Offered
The County of Maui Office of Economic Development is stepping up to offer an event to help people obtain or renew Transportation Worker ID Credentials.
MEO Honors Sen. Baker for Years of Service
Sen. Roz Baker has served for over 25 years, advocating for issues that affect quality of life, and has been a “staunch supporter of MEO’s mission and work.”
Hāna’s Oliveros MEO Driver of the Year
Maui Economic Opportunity announced Jonnie Oliveros as MEO’s Driver of the Year at the organization’s Annual Awards event last Thursday.
County Accepting Park Security Job Apps Until March 10
The Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for park security officer jobs until Sunday, March 10.
Tea & Garden Tour to Benefit Cancer Survivors
Maui Cancer Wellness Retreats, an organization that offers retreats for cancer survivors, will host their first Royal High Tea benefit on Sunday, April 28.
Americans are Spending More Hours Driving, New Report Finds
According to the American Automobile Associationʻs American Driving Survey, Americans spend an additional 20 minutes driving each week compared to 2014. The survey also states that Americans are now collectively spending 70 billion hours a year behind the wheel, an 8% rise from four years ago. “The more time drivers spend behind the wheel, the […]
Compassionate Conservation Talk by Dr. Baker, March 13
A free public lecture on conservation practices will be presented by Liv Baker on Wednesday, March 13, at 7 p.m. at the J. Walter Cameron Center in Wailuku.
Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union Doubles Scholarship Funding
The Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union is encouraging high school seniors to apply for their Lowell Kalapa Scholarship Program for the 2019 to 2020 school year. Doubling its scholarship funding from last year, the FCU will award $80,000 to 20 Hawaiʻi students planning to attend a fully accredited university, college, or trade/vocational school. Each scholarship […]
Hawaiian Electric Continues to Strive for Renewable Energy
The Hawaiian Electric Companies achieved a 27% renewable portfolio standard in 2018, even with the loss of Hawaiʿi Island’s geothermal resource for most of the year following the Kīlauea volcanic eruption. According to Hawaiian Electric, the loss of geothermal did not set them back in their effort to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2045. The […]
IRS Tax Time Guide: ‘Where’s My Refund?’
The IRS reminds taxpayers that the easiest way to check on a tax refund is through an online tool available at IRS.gov and through the IRS2Go app.
HTA Report: Visitor Spending Drops Despite Rise in Arrivals
Despite a rise in visitor arrivals, visitors on the island of Maui spent 14% less in January of this year compared to last year, according to a report from the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. Visitor spending for the state totalled $1.62 billion for the month, a 4% decrease from January of last year. According to the […]
Mystery Maui Celebrates First Anniversary
In celebration of its first full year of business, the Mystery Maui Escape Room will be offering discounts on their social media pages throughout the month of March. Mystery Maui owners Deron and Kit Furukawa said the concept of escape rooms originated from video games in Japan around 2008 before spreading worldwide. “About 90% of […]
Kaiser Permanente Awards $188K in Hawai‘i Health Grants
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi announced the recipients of $188,500 in community benefit grant funding.
IRS: Estimated Tax Penalty Waived for Some Farmers & Fishermen
The IRS will waive the estimated tax penalty for qualifying farmer or fisherman who files 2018 federal income tax return and pays tax due by Monday, April 15.
2nd Annual Maui Economic Opportunity Gala, Mar. 2
Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. will hold its Annual Gala on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2019 at the King Kamehameha Golf Club from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel Revitalizes Hawaiian Cultural Programming
Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel is unveiling an updated suite of Hawaiian cultural activities, with more opportunities to learn about local history, customs and culture.
Funds Available for Environmental Startups in Hawai‘i
Elemental Excelerator, an environmental startup funder, is seeking applicants in Hawaiʻi that further environmental innovations for funding of up to $1 million.
Aloha Pacific Credit Union Expands to Maui
Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union has expanded to the Valley Isle, beginning with a temporary branch that opened for business Feb. 6, 2019.
Maui Sunglass Maui Jim Opens New Store at The Shops at Wailea
The store celebrates its grand opening through the end of February with 50% off all prescription eyewear, and specials on Maui Scenic Tees created in partnership with local photographers Mark and Shayla Middleton.
