Maui Business
Maui Police to Host “Beating Scammers” Presentation
The presentation will be offered on two different dates: Monday, Sept. 24 at the Kīhei Community Center; and Tuesday, Sept. 25 at the Wailuku Community Center. Both presentations will be held at 5 p.m.
Call for Commercial Guided Astronomy and Hiking Tours at Haleakalā
Haleakalā National Park will begin accepting applications for guided astronomy and hiking tour Commercial Use Authorizations, valid for up to two years.
Kapalua Golf Giving Back After Fires, Storm
Kapalua Golf & Tennis is supporting associates and the West Maui community affected by Tropical Cyclone Lane and the West Maui brush fires.
JAL Celebrates 1st Year of Non-Stop Flights Between Tokyo and Kona
Japan Airlines marked the one-year anniversary of its round-trip nonstop service between Tokyo and Kailua-Kona over the weekend.
5th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Fair, Sept. 22
The public is invited to attend the fifth annual Domestic Violence Awareness Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at Queen Kaahumanu Center.
Maui Electric Upgrades to Impact Customer Services
Maui Electric will be upgrading their computer software at the end of the month, affecting phone, online and walk-in services from Friday, Sept. 28, to Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.
Maui County Receives Strong Credit Rating
Mayor Alan Arakawa announced that three major bond rating agencies awarded Maui County the highest bond ratings in the state last week.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Summit to Address the Future of Travel
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) will be hosting their Global Tourism Summit from Oct. 1 to 3 at the Honolulu Convention Center. The theme of this yearʻs summit is Charting the Course, which HTA said will focus on the need for balancing tourism’s popularity with its impact on local communities. HTA said that the summit’s […]
First Hawaiian Bank Introduces Voice Banking
First Hawaiian Bank announced it will now introduce voice banking capability as an added feature to their online and mobile banking services.
Hawaii Tourism Authority: Don’t be Complacent About Olivia
“To our visitors, take nothing for granted and listen to the advice of our tourism industry professionals before venturing outside, going to the beach or getting on the roadways. Make sure the weather effects of Olivia have passed.”
Revised Pi‘ilani Project Topic of Community Meeting
Koa Partners announced that they will host a community presentation and listening session regarding the revised Piʻilani Promenade Project on Monday, Sept. 17.
Maui County to Sell Highly Rated GO Bonds
The County of Maui plans to issue $109 million in its highly rated General Obligation Bonds. Bonds will refund outstanding loans and partially reimburse the county General Fund.
Hawai‘i Student Entries Sought for 2018 Congressional App Challenge
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard today announced that she is accepting submissions from Hawai‘i middle and high school students for the Congressional App Challenge.
Local 5 Hotel Workers Vote to Authorize Strike
UNITE HERE Local 5 hotel workers from six Marriott-operated hotels in Honolulu and on Maui have voted to authorize a strike with a 95% yes vote.
LeVecke Family Celebrates Six Months at Maui Gold Pineapple Co.
In March, the LeVecke family, owners of Hāliʻimaile Distilling Company, acquired Hāliʻimaile Pineapple Company and its Maui Gold Pineapple Company.
Tackling Climate Change Impacts on Cultural Heritage
Hawai‘i community leaders will attend a global climate conference Wednesday to address climate change’s threat to historical and cultural sites.
Maui Olivia Power Outage Updates
Below is an ongoing list of Power Outages and Power Restoration happening in Maui County. This post will be updated regularly over the duration of the storm.
Hawai‘i-based Ships “Sortie” Ahead of Tropical Storm Olivia
Rear Adm. Brian Fort, commander, Navy Region Hawaiʻi/ Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, announced that US Navy ships and submarines based in Hawaiʻi not currently undergoing maintenance availabilities have sortied as Tropical Storm Olivia travels toward the Hawaiian Islands.
Hawai‘i Gas has Sufficient Propane Supplies Statewide Ahead of Olivia
As Tropical Storm Olivia approaches the state, Hawaiʻi Gas has sufficient propane supplies statewide and its synthetic natural gas plant on O‘ahu is operating normally.
Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber Postpones Social Due to Olivia
Due to the approach of Olivia, the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce has postponed its next social originally slated for Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018.
