Maui Business
Hawai‘i Gets a “B” for Medical Marijuana Program
Hawaiʻi received a “B” and was ranked the 5th highest in the nation for its medical marijuana program in a report issued by Americans for Safe Access.
UH Maui College to Offer 72-Hour Dental Assisting Course
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College begins its next eight-week course on Dental Assisting Training through the EdVenture curriculum program on June 7, 2017.
Bill Seeks to Expedite Visas for Kids of Filipino WWII Veterans
Hawaii’s congressional leaders joined in introducing the Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act to expedite the visa process for kids of Filipino WWII vets.
Habitat for Humanity Maui Faces Loss of Funding Under Federal Budget
The White House ’18 budget proposes to eliminate funding for programs that further Habitat for Humanity’s efforts to address affordable housing crisis on Maui.
Hawaii Senator: Trump Budget Proposal “Dead on Arrival”
US Senator Brian Schatz was among those from Hawaii who denounced President Donald Trump’s budget proposal and immediately labeled it “dead on arrival.”
Ag in the Classroom Field Trip Reaches 1,000 2nd Graders
The Agriculture in the Classroom program devoted two days of education for second graders representing 15 schools and nearly 1,000 students.
Maui Red Cross Seeking Volunteers Ahead of Hurricane Season
The Maui Red Cross is seeking volunteers to join our disaster response teams on Maui, Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi.
Four Seasons Wailea Gifts $11K in Fight Against Cancer
Each year, an average of 650 cancer patients travel from the neighbor islands to Honolulu for life-saving cancer treatment.
Schatz Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Boost Homeland Missile Defense
The bill – a direct response to continued aggression from North Korea – seeks to strengthen and improve the reliability, capability, and capacity of US homeland missile defense.
SBS Tournament of Champions Raises More than $300K
The six primary beneficiaries of the 2017 event were Boy Scouts of America, Friends of the Children’s Justice Center, Hale Makua Health Services, J. Walter Cameron Center, Ka Lima O Maui and Lahainaluna High School Foundation.
Report Compares Hawaiʻi Consumer Debt with Rest of Nation
The report says the high per capita debt is due to the high housing prices in Hawaiʻi and that 77% of consumers debt comes from mortgage debt.
Public Hearing on Rules Relating to Water Meter Reservations
The Department of Water Supply will hold a public hearing to adopt new, proposed administrative rules Relating to Water Service and Water Meter Reservations.
Rep. Gabbard Condemns US Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard condemned the Trump Administration’s new $460 billion arms deal with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Maui Polystyrene Ban Unanimously Approved by Council
The Maui County Council on Thursday night unanimously approved of a bill to ban the use and sale of foam polystyrene food containers.
Maui Reps. Ing and Woodson Secure House Leadership Roles
Maui Rep. Kaniela Ing was selected to serve as one of two Majority Policy Leaders; and Rep. Justin Woodson of Kahului was selected as one of five majority whips
Wailuku Gas Stable at $3.49
The average price of gas in Wailuku is $3.49, that’s one cent lower than last week, the same price on this date a month ago, and 30 cents higher than last year.
Maui Unemployment Rate at 2.9% in April
Maui County’s 3% unemployment rate for April was up slightly from the 2.9% reported a month earlier, and down slightly from the 3.1% reported in April of 2016.
QKC Honors US Military, May 20 Outreach
Queen Ka’ahumanu Center dedicates the month of May in support of the US Military.
Schatz Seeks Improved In-Flight Child Safety
Senator Schatz joined in introducing the Airplane Kids In Transition Safety Act, which directs the FAA to update regulations to better serve children in-flight.
Limited Airport Parking for Memorial Day Weekend
The Hawaiʻi Transportation Dept is alerting travelers of limited parking at Honolulu International Airport’s public parking lots during Memorial Day weekend.
