Maui Business
Health Department: State on Target to Reach Renewable Energy Goal
According to the Hawaiʻi Department of Healthʻs “Hawai‘i Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report,” Hawaiʻi is on target to meet its greenhouse gas emissions goal for 2020. The report, which was prepared by the ICF International and the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization, indicates that the state is on track to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to […]
IRS Warns Against Phone Scams
As the April tax filing deadline approaches, the Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers to stay alert to tax time phone scams. According to the IRS, these scams involve aggressive criminals posing as IRS agents aiming to steal money or personal information. Phone scams or “vishing” (voice phishing) has cost thousands of people millions of […]
Sponsors Sought for 2019 Made in Maui County Festival
This year’s Made in Maui County Festival will be held on Nov. 1-2, 2019 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului.
Ehiku Seniors Club to Hold Rummage Sale, March 16
The Ehiku Seniors Club in Kīhei will hold its semi-annual arts and crafts-bake-rummage sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2019.
Medical Cannabis for Seniors Topic, March 16
The Lunch & Learn presentation, “Seniors & Medical Cannabis” is slated for 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 16 at the Leis Family Class Act Restaurant at UHMC.
Hospice Maui’s Medical Director Moving to Kaua‘i
Hospice Maui staff and board celebrated Dr. Nancy Long’s last day of service as Medical Director for Hospice Maui on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Maui Nonprofit Directors Meeting, March 21
Topics of discussion include what nonprofits need to know before appearing before the County Council and changes to the budget hearing process.
Creative Lab Maui Information Session, March 7
The State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is holding a Creative Lab session on Maui Wednesday, March 7.
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 […]
