Maui Business
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.
Victorino Invokes Temporary Appointment Provision
Mayor Victorino has invoked the County Charter’s temporary appointment provision to maintain three acting department directors until replacements can be found.
Vendor Applications Now Open for Made in Maui County Festival
Food truck and product vendor applications are now available for the sixth annual Made in Maui County Festival. The festival will be held at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on Friday, Nov. 1, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A total of 140 product […]
Maui Health System to Host Community Health Fair
In celebration of Heart Month, the Maui Health System will be hosting their fourth annual Heart Failure Awareness community health fair on Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Maui Memorial Medical Center. The event is free to the public and will include informational booths with hands-on activities, entertainment and prizes, […]
Maui Council Confirms Eight, Rejects Three Appointees
The Maui County Council on Friday approved eight nominees to respective department directorships, and rejected three appointees.
Mastering Stocks and Broths with Rachel Mamane, Feb. 23
The Maui Food Innovation Center at UHMC will present a food workshop, “Mastering Stocks and Broths” with Rachael Mamane on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Anne-Marie Forsythe to Receive Hui No‘eau Angel Award
The Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center will host their annual Art Affair auction on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. As a fundraiser to support community visual arts education, the event recognizes individual members of the community for their contributions to the arts with the “Angel Award.” This year’s Angel Award recipient […]
Maui Woman Named Hawai’i Director of Book Trust
Book Trust has selected local Maui resident, Katie McMillan as its new Hawai’i Director.
LahainaTown Action Committee Annual Meeting Recap
The LahainaTown Action Committee hosted its annual meeting on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019 at the Pioneer Inn Courtyard in Lahaina, Hawaiʻi.
Maui AIDS Foundation’s Maui Mardi Gras, Feb. 23
Hawaiʻi based musical supergroup Brunch will headline Maui AIDS Foundation’s annual Mardi Gras Maui fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019.
Maui Gas Prices Remain Constant at $3.55
Gas on Maui was $3.55 for a gallon of regular, which is unchanged from the week before, 11 cents lower than last month and 38 cents lower than a year ago.
Maui Mom-and-Pops Focus of Talk Story Event
The three featured mom-and-pop businesses are: MAWaddell Enterprises, Maui Rainbow Tea and The Love Shack Maui.
Grand Opening of New HMSA Center in Kahului, Maui
A grand opening ceremony takes place this weekend for the new HMSA Center in Kahului. The 4,200 square-foot center is located in the Puʻunēnē Shopping Center.
