Maui Business
New Hawai‘i Company Expands HR Services for Local Businesses
Makai HR is a new company providing HR services to small and medium sized businesses in Hawai‘i.
AG: Progress Made in Hawai‘i Sex Assault Kit Backlog
The HI-SAKI MDT recently completed the submission of the 1,513 previously untested sexual assault kits to accredited, approved forensic labs for DNA testing.
Get the Scoop on those Maui Sunflowers!
You’ve seen them. You may have even taken photos with them. Find out what happens to the Maui sunflowers in our video, and see how it affects our island.
Gas Up 2 Cents on Maui, Increase For Fifth Week
The average price in both Kahului and Wailuku on Maui is $3.98, which is two cents more than last Thursday
Hawaiian Telcom to Launch Symmetrical High-Speed Internet
Symmetrical Internet features equivalent upload and download speeds, enabling Hawai‘i residents to send multi-media communication as fast as they receive it.
Medical Cannabis and Epilepsy Focus of Maui Talk Story
A special Maui Talk Story event will focus on understanding why epilepsy has been added as a qualifying condition for medical cannabis in Hawaiʻi.
CNHA Announces Newly Elected Board Officers
Maui’s Blossom Feitiera is the new Vice Chairwoman on the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement’s Board. She is the Director at Friends of Moku‘ula
Hawai‘i Ingredient Ban on Sunscreen and Pesticides, First in Nation if Signed
If signed into law, Hawai‘i will become the first state in the nation to ban the sale of all sunscreens that contain oxybenzone and octinoxate, and the first…
The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Recognizes Five-Star Employees
Isreal Valentine, Elsa Quezada, Nelie Sioson, Areli Medina, Reiko Abrew and Rochelle Bumagat were honored by The Ritz Carlton, Kapalua for their dedication, positive attitude and overall best in class performance.
Parks Department Preps for Tri-Annual Permit Processing May 1-11
For the community, this means there will be three windows of time each year in which application requests can be submitted.
UH Doctor Looks to Lower High Maternal Death Rate in Hawai‘i
Mothers in Hawaiʻi and the US as a whole are dying of pregnancy-related complications at higher rates than in any other developed country. In Hawaiʻi, maternal deaths account for 5-15 fatalities annually.
Maui Entrepreneurs Honored for U.S. Small Business Week
The U.S. Small Business Administration Hawai’i District Office announced the winners of its annual small business awards, celebrating the top entrepreneurs and small business owners in Hawai’i.
Bill to Make Credit Freezes Free Passes Legislature
The Hawai‘i State Legislature passed House Bill 2342, which eliminates the fee for freezing and thawing credit reports.
Grant Funding Supports Training for Maui Youth & Family Services Staff
Sixteen employees from Maui Youth & Family Services attended a professional development conference hosted by the Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma.
Tongue-in-Cheek “This Card Gives You Gas” Wins Advertising Award
Minit Stop’s tongue-in-cheek “This Card Gives You Gas” gift card earned the Judge’s Award – Best in Show honor at the Pele Awards for advertising in Hawaiʻi.
Report: Vacation Rentals Impact on Maui
Vacation rental units put pressure on Hawaiʻi’s already-stressed housing market by reducing homes for Hawai‘i residents and driving up rents.
UHMC Celebrates Kalāhou—“The New Day”
UHMC hosted Kalāhou, or “The New Day,” Wednesday, April 25, at 11:45 a.m. at the Great Lawn, followed by a grand lū‘au at the Pā‘ina building at 1 p.m.
Hospitality Industry Awards $52,000 in Scholarships to Public School Seniors
Emily N. Mitra of Maui High School earned an additional $2,500 scholarship from the Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association for being the top student from Maui.
Maui Sunflower Farm Celebrates Earth-Friendly Initiatives
In celebration of Earth Day, Pacific Biodiesel announced daily tours of its Maui Sunflower farm utilizing vehicles powered by 100% Maui biodiesel.
Sen. Schatz Honored by Goodwill in Washington D.C.
The award honors elected officials who support Goodwill’s public policy agenda.
