Maui Business
Southern Airways Acquires Mokulele Airlines
The Mississippi-based Southern Airways has acquired Hawaiʻi-based Mokulele Airlines.
Ross Launches Fundraising Campaign for Boys and Girls Clubs
Ross Stores, Inc. announced their new “Help Local Kids Learn” fundraising campaign for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Customers can now make a monetary donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui at both the Kīhei and Kahului Ross locations throughout the month of February. “We invite our Ross customers to join […]
Auwahi Wind Farm Draft Habitat Hearing, Feb. 15
Auwahi Wind Energy, LLC operates eight 3-megawatt wind turbines augmented by an 11-megawatt battery storage system located on ‘Ulupalakua Ranch.
Eye-to-Eye with Humpbacks at Maui Ocean Center
“Humpbacks of Hawai‘i Exhibit & Sphere” is now open at Maui Ocean Center in Mā‘alaea, sharing an experience literally like no other on earth.
New Albatross Chicks Hatch on Midway Atoll
Midway Atoll is the only place on Earth where Layasan, Black-footed, and endangered short-tailed albatross chicks live side by side, according to staff at the islandʻs Midway Atoll Refuge and Memorial. This year, two new chicks are joining the flock. Wisdom, a 68-year-old Laysan albatross, hatched a new chick just this week. According to refuge […]
Whale Trust’s 13th Annual Whale Tales, Feb. 15
Whale Trust invites the public to join world-renowned researchers at the 13th Annual Whale Tales from Feb. 15 to 18, at the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua.
Bill That Sought 100 Year Old Purchase Age for Cigarettes Dies in Legislature
A House bill that sought to raise the legal age for purchasing cigarettes to 100 has died in committee.
Researcher Returns With Introduction to Medical Cannabis
Backes will explain how cannabis works to manage a range of symptoms and conditions, different methods of administration, and the differences between THC, CBD..
Maui Gas Down 8 Cents, Experts Weigh in on Polar Vortex Impact
On Maui, the average price is $3.55, which is eight cents lower than last Thursday, 10 cents lower than last month and 31 cents lower than a year ago.
Maui Nominations Sought for 2019 Outstanding Older Americans
Nominees for the awards must be 65 years of age or older and a resident of Maui County.
Bill Seeks 3.6% Pay Raise for Federal Workers
US Senator Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i today joined Congressman Gerry Connolly of Virginia in reintroducing the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act.
Legislature Revisits Holdover of Revocable Water Permits
The item surfaces as A&B ceased nearly 150 years of sugar production on Maui in 2016 and completed the sale of 41,000 acres of ag land to Mahi Pono in December.
100 Years Old to Buy Cigarettes? Hawai‘i Bill Seeks Progressive Ban
HB1509 would progressively ban the sale of cigarettes by raising the minimum age of individuals to who may legally buy them to 100 years of age in 2024.
Southwest Airlines Completes First Validation Flight to Hawaii
The carrier’s first ever touchdown in the Hawaiian Islands comes as part of Southwest’s authorization process with the FAA to offer future scheduled service to Hawaii.
Maui AIDS Foundation Co-Hosts Sex Trivia Night, Feb. 21
Maui AIDS Foundation co-hosts a sex trivia night with Planned Parenthood Maui on Thursday, Feb. 21, at Vibe Bar Nightclub in Kīhei.
Imua Hosts Early Childhood Development Conference
Imua Family Services hosts an Early Childhood Development Conference on Saturday March 9, 2019 at 8 a.m. at the organization’s offices in Kahului.
“Humpbacks of Hawai‘i” Sphere Exhibit to Open Soon
Maui Ocean Center’s “Humpbacks of Hawai‘i” interactive exhibit and 3D film brings guests eye to eye with whales in a 120-seat sphere, starting Feb. 10, 2019.
Project Footprint Rewards Carbon-Reducing Activities
Hawaiian Electric Companies’ new Project Footprint rewards customers for reducing their carbon footprint and helping to build a more sustainable Hawaiʿi.
Bank of Hawai‘i Announces New Vice Presidents on Maui
Bank of Hawaiʻi today announced two new vice presidents on Maui: Chuck Dando and Jacob Simons.
Affordable Housing Presentation at MNHCOC Networker
The Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce welcomes Howard Kihune, Jr. and Sandra Duvauchelle to make a presentation at their next general membership meeting.
