Maui Business
Moloka‘i Makahiki Events Receive $6,000 OHA Grant
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has awarded a $6,000 grant to Ka Molokai Makahiki for events in 2019 that perpetuate the traditional Hawaiian Makahiki festival.
Hawai‘i Schools Introduce Students to Computer Science
STEMworks, will be helping over 100 teachers at 72 public, public charter, and private schools across the islands to get students involved in computer science.
Applications Available for 2019 Summer Student Research Program
The eight-week undergraduate program runs June 17 to Aug. 9, 2019, and provides hands-on experience for college students interested in becoming physicians.
Kamehameha Schools Moving to Reposition Forest
Kamehameha Schools has moved closer to selecting a new licensee to oversee operations and harvesting of 3,000 acres of forest on the Hāmākua Coast of Hawai‘i island.
Monthly Talk Story with Yuki at Upcountry Farmers Market, Dec. 8
Councilmember Yuki Lei Sugimura will hold her monthly Talk Story with Yuki outreach program on Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Upcountry Farmers Market from 7 to 11 a.m.
$50K Grant for Healthy Development of Hawaiian Children
Funds will go towards operations statewide, programs on specific islands, and programs that support healthy development of Hawaiian children and young adults.
Josh and Souk Jerman Foundation Scholarship Accepting Applicants
Josh Jerman of Hawai‘i Life Real Estate Brokers is once again offering the Josh and Souk Jerman Foundation Scholarship.
Made in Maui County Festival’s Program Earns Pinnacle Award
The 2018 Made in Maui County Festival’s official program booklet tied for Bronze in the “Best Event Program” for events under $250,000.
Governor Ige Proclaims Dec. 3 to 7 as Cancer Screen Week in Hawai‘i
Governor David Ige helped pass a resolution in the 2018 legislative session proclaiming December 3 to 7 as Cancer Awareness Week in the State of Hawai‘i.
Maui Gas Prices Continue to Fall
Cheaper crude oil prices drove retail gas prices down across the islands this week with Kahului’s average gas price at $3.61 a gallon and Wailuku’s average gas price at $3.98 a gallon.
John Cruz “Island Style” Celebration to Benefit Keiki Cancer Program
The Pacific Cancer Foundation, Street Bikers United Hawaiʻi, and Nalu’s South Shore Grill are partnering to host an “Island Style” Celebration to benefit Maui’s Keiki Cancer Program.
Hawaiian Airlines Brings Business Class Auction Upgrade to Asia
Hawaiian Airlines has announced the expansion of its Business Class auction upgrade service, Bid Up by Hawaiian Airlines, to flights operating between Hawaiʻi and Japan and South Korea.
World’s First Commercial Mobile Platform Supporting Multi-Gigabit 5G Unveiled
The Snapdragon 855 Mobile Platform is currently sampling to customers and is expected to begin shipping in commercial devices in 1H 2019.
Imua Family Services to Host Color Festival Hawai‘i
Imua Family Services will host the Color Festival Hawai‘i on Saturday April 13, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Qualcomm Ushers in Decade of 5G at Summit on Maui
Cristiano Amon, President of Qualcomm Technologies Inc shows off the world’s first 5G reference design smartphone at the company’s Snapdragon Summit on Maui.
Hawaiian Airlines to Open IT Center in Arizona
Hawaiian Airlines, Inc., a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., today announced it will open a technology IT center in the Phoenix area in the first quarter of 2019.
Spike in Scam Calls Reported by Hawaiian Electric Companies
Phone scammers kicked into high gear this week, targeting Hawaiian Electric Companies’ customers including small businesses and even some churches.
First Ever “Maui Street Market” at UH Maui College
The first-ever “Maui Street Market” will be held 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College in Kahului, Maui.
Maui Electric Makes Donation to Boy Scouts STEM Program
The Maui Electric Company recently donated $15,000 to the Maui County Council Boy Scouts of America to support their STEM Scouts program. The donation, provided by Maui Electric’s Hawaiian Electric Industries Charitable Foundation (HEICF), will help with participatory costs and outreach efforts. STEM Scouts is a co-ed program serving youth from grades 3 to 12. The […]
Talking Law with David Sereno: Getting Questioned by Police
Law enforcement questioning can be a stressful experience, and how you respond can greatly affect what happens to you. Attorney David Sereno shares insights.
