Maui Business
FCC Votes 3-2 to Repeal Net Neutrality
The Federal Communications Commission today cast a 3-2 vote along party lines to repeal net neutrality protections implemented during the Obama administration.
Walt Disney Company to Acquire 21st Century Fox for $52.4 B
Walt Disney Company and Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement for Disney to acquire 21st Century Fox for approximately $52.4 B
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CANCELLED: Fish Stories: An Aquaculture Talk at UH Maui College
Dr. Karen Veverica will host a talk on aquaculture to discuss the challenges of raising fin fish in warm, fresh water environments such as Maui.
Hawai‘i Holds 3 Spots in List of Largest Hotel Deals of 2017
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa in Kāʻanapali was listed at number 5 with Marriott International Inc. selling the property for $317 million in March.
State Launches Landmark Kupuna Caregivers Program
Working caregivers who pay for services to support their kupuna may now be eligible for financial help of up to $70 per day
Wisch Named Executive Director of ACLU Hawai‘i
The ACLU of Hawai‘i announced today that Joshua Wisch will take over the helm next month from long-time Executive Director, Vanessa Chong, who is retiring.
$2K Grant Helps Support Maui Prep iPueo Robotics Program
The grant will support Maui Prep’s iPueo Robotics program by providing the training and equipment needed to sustain a multilevel robotics program.
Hawai’i Mayors Pledge: 100% Renewable Ground Transportation by 2045
Mayor Arakawa: “It is vitally important that we chart a new course that steers us away from fossil fuel use and carbon emissions in our ground transportation.”
HHSC Files Complaint Amid Unresolved Lease Negotiations with Pacific Cancer Institute on Maui
Hawaiʻi Health System Corporation filed a legal complaint on Tuesday in an ongoing effort to get a lease negotiated with the Pacific Cancer Institute on Maui.
County Boards and Commissions Applications Being Accepted
Responsibilities include hearing public testimony, reviewing policies and making recommendations.
GOTTLING Home Store to Host Benefit Christmas Party
Attendees will be treated to hors d’oeuvres, wine, and cookies as well as festive entertainment including elves reading books to children
Benefit for Alaka‘i Youth Leadership Academy, Dec. 17
A fundraising event for the Alakaʻi Youth Leadership Academy takes place on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Jersey Mike’s Subs, located at the Safeway Plaza at Maui Lani in Wailuku.
Xerox Maui Appoints New Marketing Representative
Knight will be responsible for providing clients in the Kīhei, Kahului and Upcountry districts with solutions and services to manage their document workflow
AG Chin Joins Brief to Preserve Independence of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Officials say Mulvaney has been an outspoken critic of the CFPB and voted to weaken the agency’s authority and questioned its existence.
State Conditionally Approves Hawaiian Telcom, Cincinnati Bell Merger
The Hawai‘i DCCA Cable Television Division conditionally approved the transfer of control of Hawaiian Telcom’s cable franchise to Cincinnati Bell
MANAOLA Pop Up Shop at Grand Wailea
MANAOLA will return to Maui for a final on-island pop up shop of 2017 at the Grand Wailea from December 15-17.
IRS Informs Small Businesses to be Alert to Identity Theft
In the past year, the Internal Revenue Service has noted a sharp increase in the number of fraudulent Forms 1120, 1120S and 1041 as well as Schedule K-1.
Hospice Maui Hale Celebrates First Anniversary of Hale
Since its opening 12 month ago, Hospice Maui staff in the Hale have provided hospice care to 80 critically ill patients.
Maui Blood Drives for December
Donors who give blood from Dec. 9, 2017 through Jan. 7, 2018, will be entered to win HawaiianMiles with weekly 15K miles giveaway and grand prize of 80K miles.
Maui Cannabis Conference Speakers Announced, Jan. 6-7
The Maui Cannabis Conference will be promoting cannabis awareness and education regarding the health benefits of medical marijuana, as well as…
