Maui Business
Mahi Pono Appoints Tsutsui as Senior VP of Operations
Former Hawai‘i Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui will join Mahi Pono, LLC, as its Senior Vice President of Operations and will lead the farming venture on Maui.
Maui’s Tasaka and Hale Makua Highlighted in PGA TOUR Charitable Impact Announcement
For 19 years, every Monday through Friday, Sets Tasaka, 80, has taken the bus from his home in Wailuku, Maui, to Hale Makua’s Adult Day Health Center.
Former State Senator Jill Tokuda to lead Nisei Veterans Memorial Center
Former State Sen. Jill N. Tokuda has been named as the new executive director of the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center.
Nā Puʻuwai Receives Grant for Free Cultural Workshops
Nā Pu‘uwai, the native Hawaiian health care center that serves the Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i communities, recently received a $3,000 grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to provide free, traditional Hawaiian workshops for expectant and new mothers. “We greatly appreciate the support of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs because this allows us to deliver prenatal […]
Department of Labor Releases November Unemployment Rates
Hawaiʻiʻs seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November 2018 was 2.4 percent, compared to 2.3 percent in the previous month, according to the Hawaiʻi State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR). Statewide, 668,800 residents were employed and 16,350 residents were unemployed in November for a total seasonally adjusted labor force of 685,150. Nationally, the seasonally […]
Maui Beach Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The Maui Beach Hotel recently celebrated 50 years of business. The hotel commemorated the golden anniversary with a traditional Hawaiian blessing from Reverend John A. Hau’oli Tomoso and a proclamation from the Governor’s office. The celebration brought together Maui’s Mayor Alan Arakawa, numerous hotel employees, including managing owner Peter Savio and president and COO of Aqua-Aston […]
Bank of Hawai‘i Assisting Those Affected by Government Shutdown
The three programs provide access to cash via special loan programs or getting relief on existing Bank of Hawaiʻi loans through fast approval and quick funding.
QKC Heart & Sole Walking Club Starts Jan. 8
The Queen Ka’ahumanu Center announces the start of its QKC Heart and Sole Walking Club on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019 and every Tuesday and Thursday thereafter…
$2,500 Donated to Puna Disaster Relief Fund
The Hawaiʻi Chapter of the American Resort Development Association recently donated $2,500 to the Hawaiʻi Island United Way’s Puna Disaster Relief Fund.
Free Maui Business Workshop Series
Maui Business Brainstormers invites Maui business owners to its “Rock Your Business in 2019” event, a series of free educational workshops being offered during January.
Free Maui Business Workshop on News Writing, Jan. 3
Maui Business Brainstormers will host a free public workshop about creating successful press releases for local media on Jan. 3, 2019.
Booths Available for Queen Ka’ahumanu Center Healthfest
Queen Ka’ahumanu Center announces January as Live Local. Live Healthy. Awareness Month, featuring QKC’s signature 3rdAnnual HealthFest.
Land Purchase Closes for Kula Ag Park Expansion
Maui’s purchase of 262 acres of A&B ag land in Kula has closed escrow, effectively allowing the county to nearly double the size of its current ag park lands.
Hawai‘i Medical-Aid-In-Dying Law Takes Effect Jan. 1, 2019
Starting tomorrow, residents with a terminal illness and 6 months or less to live may request medical-aid-in-dying prescriptions under Our Care, Our Choice Act.
$9 M in Grants Released by Maui Mayor’s Office
Funds have helped preserve our environment and open space, support our small businesses, and share our host culture with residents and visitors.
10 Tips for a Frugal New Year’s Eve
Here are 10 tips for a budget-friendly New Year’s Eve spent with family and friends.
Santa Delivers Maui Presents in Blue Hawaiian Helicopter
This Christmas on Maui, Santa delivered presents in a helicopter with the help of Blue Hawaiian Helicopters.
QKC Hosts 3rd Annual Noon Year’s Eve Celebration
Queen Ka’ahumanu Center announces the 3rd Annual Noon Year’s Eve Celebration and Countdown on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
‘Ohana Health Plan Donates 5,600 lbs to Foodbank
‘Ohana Health Plan’s 260 employees on O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Island, Maui, Kaua‘i and Moloka‘i collectively donated more than 5,600 pounds of food and beverages to the Hawai‘i Foodbank.
Lyft Offers Special Promo for Holidays on Maui
As part of its Ride Smart initiative, which encourages responsible ride options, Lyft is offering new users up to $20 in Lyft credit with promo code RIDESMARTOGG





