Maui Business
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.
The Club Goes Country! Hoedown, March 30
The Maui Country Club hosts a Western Hoedown on March 30, 2019, complete with pony rides, a chili contest, country buffet, hayrides and live Country music.
Re-Merchandising Underway in Wailea, New Retail Offerings
The Festival Companies announced the latest leasing updates in connection with its ongoing re-merchandising plans to create a unique shopping and dining experience at The Shops at Wailea.
Ige to Participate in Hawai‘i Energy Conference on Maui
This year’s conference will take an in-depth look at the innovative policies and technologies that continue to allow rapid growth in PV.
Matson’s Newest Container Ship, Kaimana Hila Christened
Matson has invested nearly $1 billion to build four ships entering service soon, including Kaimana Hila and her sister ship the Daniel K. Inouye
Budget Meetings for FY2020 Begin April 1
The proposed fiscal year 2020 budget is the county’s financial plan for the 12-month period that begins July 1, 2019.
The UPS Store Opens at Maui Mall
The UPS Store opened their doors at Maui Mall in Kahului on Saturday, March 9, 2019.
$8.5 Million Unclaimed in 2015 Hawaiʻi Tax Returns
According to the IRS, unclaimed federal income tax refunds totaling over $8.5 million may be waiting for an estimated 7,000 Hawaiʻi taxpayers who did not file a 2015 federal income tax return.
Real Property Tax Notices Sent Out
The department of Finance Real Property Assessment Division announced that they sent out real property tax notices for 2019 through mail or email on Friday. The notices show the taxable value of the land and, if applicable, property improvements, the amount of allowed exemptions, the person who received the exemption, and the classification assigned to […]
MEO Brings Back Senior Farmersʻ Market Program
Maui Economic Opportunity is bringing back their Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. The program aims to improve the health status of low-income seniors, age 60 or older, by offering them fresh, locally grown produce. Qualified seniors will receive coupons worth $50 to exchange for fresh, nutritious, and unprocessed locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey […]
Maui Gas Prices Change Slightly This Week
Maui gas prices in Kahului and Wailuku averaged $3.60 a gallon for regular. That’s is one cent higher than last Thursday, five cents higher than last month and 34 cents lower than a year ago. Gas prices changed just slightly in most areas of the islands in the past week, according to the AAA Hawaiʻi […]
Hawaiian Airlines Increases San Francisco-Hawai‘i Service
Hawaiian Airlines today announced it is adding a third daily flight between San Francisco and Hawaii in October using its new Airbus A321neo aircraft.
Maui Hui Malama Welcomes New Executive Director
The Maui Hui Malama Board of Directors appointed Chelsie Haunga Evans as their new executive director. Evans, who was born and raised here on Maui, recently returned home after working for various nonprofit organizations statewide and nationally. Evans also served as the director of the Youth Services Center in Wailuku in 2005. “I am honored […]
