Maui Business
Maui Electric to Hold Auction for Retired Vehicles
Maui Electric’s Fleet Department will hold a silent auction for its retired vehicles.
Chris Tatum Joins HTA as President and CEO
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s (HTA) board of directors unanimously confirmed the appointment of longtime tourism executive Chris Tatum as its new president and CEO.
SBA Workshop for Hurricane Lane Loans Applicants, Dec. 1
The US Small Business Administration is helping Hurricane Lane victims apply for disaster relief loans at the West Maui Senior Center on Saturday, Dec. 1.
Marriott Details Starwood Guest Reservation Data Breach
An investigation determined that there was unauthorized database access, which contained guest information relating to reservations at Starwood properties.
Maui Visitor Arrivals Up +1.8% to 216,606 in October
Maui realized growth in both visitor spending (+1.8% to $377.3 million) and visitor arrivals (+1.8% to 216,606) in October of 2018.
Largest Containership Built in US Arrives in Hawai‘i
The Daniel K Inouye is the largest containership ever built in the US. It’s arrival also marks the start of a nearly $1 billion investment by Matson.
Royal Lahaina Resort Welcomes New Executive Chef
Royal Lahaina Resort has hired Dylan Montano as its new executive chef.
Maui’s First Two Large Scale Energy Projects Blessed
Maui’s first solar farms were blessed on Wednesday in separate ceremonies at the Lahaina and Kīhei locations.
Former Governor Linda Lingle to Speak at Nisei Veterans Memorial Center
Former Governor Linda Lingle will speak at the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center’s Leadership Series Luncheon.
Gabbard Recognizes #GivingTuesday as Opportunity to Unite Country
#GivingTuesday, the first Tuesday following Thanksgiving, kickstarts the holiday giving season with a global day dedicated to charitable giving and volunteerism
Home Health by Hale Makua Celebrates 50 Years on Maui
Since opening its doors in 1968, Home Health by Hale Makua has cared for over 25,000 individuals and provided over one million home visits
Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue Expand Codeshare Agreement
Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue today announced an expanded codeshare agreement that allows travelers from dozens of cities to connect to the Hawaiian Islands via Boston’s Logan International Airport starting in April.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Awards $3.56 Million to Support 130 Programs
A total of seven programs in Maui County received funding including: the Moloka‘i Land Trust; Ma Ka Hāna Ka Ike Building Program; Coral Reef Alliance; The Nature Conservancy; Maui Nui Botanical Gardens; Friends of Auwahi Forest Restoration Project; and the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council.
GOTTLING Home Store Hosts Decadent Shopping Soiree
GOTTLING Home Store at The Shops at Wailea is hosting a Gold Rush inspired soiree.
MEO Receives Hawai‘i Community Foundation Flex Grant
In the last fiscal year MEO administered nearly 40 grants serving more than 18,800 individuals and touching more than 56,000 lives.
Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce 2019 Board Installation
The Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce hosts its Annual Christmas Party and 2019 Board Installation Ceremony on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Tante’s Fish Market in Māʻalaea.
QKC Cares: Breakfast With Santa, Angel Tree, Toy Drive and More
The community has the opportunity donate to various non-profit organizations this holiday season through the Queen Ka’ahumanu Center’s QKC Cares initiative, happening now through Dec. 22, 2018.
Hawai‘i’s Economic Growth Positive but Slowing
A new report by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism indicates that Hawai‘i’s projected economic growth will slow.
Talking Law: Expunging a Criminal Charge
Have an old dismissed or deferred criminal charge haunting your record? David Sereno gives us the steps to get it expunged in this Talking Law video.
Hawaiian Telcom Increases Broadband Access
Hawaiian Telcom announced it has enabled more than 1,000 rural locations throughout Hawai‘i with fiber broadband this year.





