Maui Business
Hawai‘i to Receive $1.2M to Cover Impacts of Migrants from FAS
Hawai‘i will receive over $1.2M as partial compensation for the financial burden sustained as a result of migrants from the freely associated states
Successful Kupuna Aloha Luncheon at Grand Wailea
Over five hundred kupuna, guests and dignitaries attended the 45th annual Kupuna Aloha Luncheon
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Hawai‘i International Tropical Fruit Conference to Visit Maui
The 27th Annual Hawaiʻi International Tropical Fruit Conference starts in Hilo, then travels for mini-conferences in Kona, Maui, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu and Kauaʻi.
Bill Would Cut Costs for Hawai‘i Seniors in Medicare Part D
A new bill would allow for Medicare to negotiate the best possible price of prescription drugs, and potentially cut costs for nearly 70,000 Hawaiʻi seniors.
Habitat Celebrates 20 Years on Maui
A 20th anniversary party marking Habitat for Humanity Maui’s milestone is planned on Sept. 30, 2017 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort.
Maui Health System Names New CEO & Hospital Administrator
Michael Rembis was named CEO at Maui Health System, replacing Ray Hahn, who was promoted to senior VP and COO for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan in Hawaiʻi.
DOH Certifies Steep Hill Hawai‘i to Begin Cannabis Testing
The state Department of Health has certified the first cannabis testing facility in Hawaiʻi, paving the way for dispensaries to now begin testing their prod…
UHMC to Receive Nearly $300K to Develop Cybersecurity Workforce Program
UHMC will receive nearly $300K to develop a comprehensive cybersecurity education and workforce development program
Maui Deputy Prosecutor Appointed to National District Attorneys Association
Maui County Deputy Prosecutor Richard Minatoya was recently appointed as Associate Director for the National DA’s Associations Board of Directors.
State Environmental Council Updating EIS Rules
The State Environmental Council has released a preliminary draft of revisions to the state environmental impact statement administrative rules.
Hawai‘i Macadamia Nuts Declared ‘Heart Healthy’ by FDA
Certain Hawai‘i macadamia nut products are now eligible to display an FDA health endorsement on their labels.
Vendors Sought for Biweekly Maui County Wellness Market
The Maui County Wellness Market will continue on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month starting Aug. 3, from 12-2 p.m., fronting the County building.
Boy Scouts of America Announces Lion Program for Kindergartners
Boy Scouts of America announced a new Scouting program called “Lion” for Kindergarten-aged boys will be available as a national pilot for select councils including Maui County.
OHA Grant Funds Homeowner Education on Maui
Habitat for Humanity Maui has been awarded a $120,000 grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to assist with its efforts in increasing financial literacy and
TMT Oral Arguments Set
Oral arguments will be heard on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 in Hilo, in the Contested Case Hearing for the Thirty Meter Telescope, or “TMT” atop Mauna Kea
Maui Sand Mining Lawsuit Filed in Environmental Court
Mālama Kakanilua and members Clare H. Apana and Kaniloa Kamaunu filed suit against Maui Lani Partners’ sand mining operations with Maui’s Environmental Court…
BREAKING: Expectant Maui Mothers Given Temporary Reprieve From Steep Rate Hike
“While I’m happy to hear the rate increase will be delayed for my own birth, I’m disappointed to hear that in six months it will be going back up again,” one expectant mom tells Maui Now.
Servco Breaks Ground on New Dealership at Maui Business Park II
Servco Pacific held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday for the a new Servco Lexus Maui and Servco Subaru Maui dealership, at the Maui Business Park II.
Hawai‘i Visitor Spending Increased 8.7% in First Half of 2017
Visitor spending on Maui increased 4.8% to $2.4 billion in the first half of 2017 and arrivals increased 3.4% to 1,360,600, exceeding the results from the same period last year.
Judge Recommends Permit to Proceed for TMT
The controversial Thirty Meter Telescope atop Mauna Kea should be granted a permit to proceed with construction under a recommendation handed down yesterday.
