Maui Business
West Maui Hospital Foundation Seeks Financial Support
The Foundation will offer the site to selected Hospital Systems and Providers with the proven financial ability to build and operate the West Maui Hospital.
HDOT Saves Millions Refinancing Revenue Bonds
In a move that will generate $27 million of savings for the Airports Division over the next 16 years, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has successfully refinanced $245 million of outstanding revenue bonds.
Maui’s Holoholo Bookmobile Unveils Fall 2018 Route Schedule
The Holoholo Bookmobile’s Fall 2018 Route Schedule includes stops at Community Centers in Haʻikū and Pukalani as well as stops in Kīhei.
Air Charter Service Offered at Four Seasons Resort Lāna‘i
Guests of the Four Seasons Resort Lāna‘i can now bypass airport waits and enjoy private daily air charter service from Honolulu to Lāna‘i City.
Nominees Sought for Surfrider’s Ocean Guardian Awards
Surfrider Maui is accepting nominations for its 3rd Annual Ocean Guardian Awards, which honors Ocean Guardians in the categories of Community Member, Ocean Athlete, and Business.
Malama Family Recovery Center Presents Magic Under the Stars
Magic Under the Stars, a fundraiser for Malama Family Recovery Center, takes place on Sat., Aug. 11, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. at a private estate in Kula.
Stand for Aloha Rallies and March Planned Against Aloha Poke Co.
Native Hawaiians from across the nation will participate in a series of protests over the next week against what organizers are calling “aggressive efforts” by Aloha Poke Company “to assert ownership over the Native Hawaiian word ‘aloha.'”
C-SPAN Bus Visits Maui August 21-23
The 45-foot C-SPAN Bus will arrive via boat to Maui, where, in addition to hosting community events, C-SPAN will produce public affairs programming.
Maui Celebrates Launch of GO PINK! Campaign
Maui Police and Firefighters are teaming up with Pacific Cancer Foundation for the GO PINK! campaign to raise awareness and funds for Maui’s cancer community.
Rep. Gabbard Visits Maui Small Businesses and Workers
Among her stops was at the local woman-owned small business, the Choice Health Bar, which recently opened its newest location in Pāʻia.
Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce Event Features Update on Kahoʻolawe
Michael Nahoʻopiʻi, Executive Director of the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) will update Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce’s members on the ongoing restoration of Kahoʻolawe during its next membership dinner on Thursday, Aug. 16 in the Nahele Room of Kahili Restaurant in Waikapū. Archeological evidence suggests that Hawaiians came to Kaho‘olawe as early as […]
Four Physicians Added to Kaiser Permanente Team on Maui
Four doctors have recently joined Kaiser Permanente on Maui, adding to Kaiser Permanente’s staff of more than 600 healthcare providers in Hawaiʻi.
650 Attend 2018 Kupuna Aloha Luncheon
More than 650 kupuna, guests, current politicians, candidates and dignitaries attended the 46th Annual Kupuna Aloha Luncheon hosted by the Maui County Planning & Coordinating Council, and sponsored by Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc.
Maui Electric Establishes Local Partnerships to Stabilize Grid
Under the Fast Demand Response program participants save on electric bills while helping Maui Electric maintain electric grid stability and increase renewables.
Hirono Bill Strengthens Economic Ties Between US and New Zealand
Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) and Mike Lee’s (R-Utah) bill (S. 2245) to extend trade and investor visas to New Zealand citizens was signed into law by the President.
6-Week Cancer Survivorship Workshop Happening This Fall
The Pacific Cancer Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing free support services for Maui’s cancer community, is offering a 6-week cancer survivorship workshop.
STUDY: Hawai‘i Is 2018’s 5th Best State for Health Care
Hawaiʻi is ranked the 5th Best State for Health Care in the nation according to a new study released by the personal-finance website WalletHub.
State Program Guards Against Unqualified Home Care Agencies
Beginning Aug. 10, 2018, the Hawai‘i Department of Health will require all home care agencies to apply for licensure by the state.
Native Hawaiian Advocacy Group Explores Lawsuit Against Aloha Poke Co.
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement began exploring legal options against Chicago-based business Aloha Poke Co. after the mainland chain attempted to enforce a trademark on the name.
OHA is “Appalled” by Aloha Poke Co. Trademark Attempt
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs issued a statement today saying it is “appalled” by the Chicago-based Aloha Pokē (sic) Company’s recent attempts to “assert control over ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi,” the traditional language of the native people of Hawaiʻi.
