Maui Business
Scent of Extinct Maui Mountain Hibiscus Revived by Science
The scent of a long extinct mountain hibiscus on Maui has been revived by science.
ACLU National Legal Director to Speak on Maui
The national legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union David Cole will present a keynote lecture at UH Maui College on March 4.
Maui Energy Conservation Code Meeting, Feb. 20
A public meeting is set for Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Department of Planning conference room for new Maui County Energy Conservation Code amendments.
Lawsuit Seeks to Block LED Streetlights on Maui
A lawsuit was filed on Tuesday to block the replacement of approximately 4,800 streetlight fixtures across Maui County with new LED fixtures.
Kahului Harbor Fisheries Management Area
The state Division of Aquatic Resources hosts a meeting on Feb. 20, 2019 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lihikai Elementary School on 335 South Papa Avenue in Kahului.
The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua 5-Star Employees Honored
The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua honored 5-Star Employees of the Year: Reiko Abrew, Dennis Austria, Laura Fisher, Pamela Elkind, Blake Brasseale and Tami Bernades.
Free GoEV Molokaʿi Event on Feb. 23
Maui Electric is partnering with Maui County in hosting a free GoEV Molokaʿi event, giving attendees the opportunity to learn about electric vehicles.
Maui’s First Interactive Teller Machine Installed
Maui Federal Credit Union has opened Maui’s first Interactive Teller Machine in Kahului. The machine was installed at the Maui FCU Kahului branch.
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.
