Maui Business
Flawed Educational Constitutional Bill Failed to Pass
House and Senate disagree on the proposed legislation to generate education funding for schools from a surcharge on investment properties and visitor accommodations.
Four Seasons Lānaʻi Recognized on Condé Nast 2017 Hot List
Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi was recognized as one of the selected winners on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Hot List for the US and Canada.
Maui County Unemployment Dips to 2.9% in March
Maui County’s 3.3% unemployment rate for March dropped to 2.9%, down from the 3.1% reported in February, and the 3.2% reported at the same time last year.
Kaiaulu Workforce Housing Project Breaks Ground in Kāʻanapali
A groundbreaking ceremony was held today for the Kaiaulu Maui workforce housing development, located within the Kāʻanapali Resort area of West Maui.
Westin Maui Attempts Guinness Record with Longest Lei Exchange
The resort will attempt to gain entry into the Guinness Book of Records, with 500 individuals exchanging lei at “The Longest Lei Exchange in Kāʻanapli.”
8,000 Attend 10th Anniversary Maui Ag Fest
More than 8,000 Maui residents and visitors joined their neighbors to celebrate the role of agriculture during the 2017 Maui County Agricultural Festival.
UH Press Awarded $90K Grant to Digitize of Out-of-Print Books
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded the University of Hawai‘i a $90,000 grant to digitize 100 out-of-print University of Hawai‘i Press books for…
VIDEO: Verizon Opens Smart Store on Maui, Hires 25 Employees
Verizon opened a new store on Maui and its third Smart Store in the state. The store is located at 80 Ho‘okele Street near Target in Kahului.
Maui Electric to Re-Open Moloka’i Customer Service Office, Limited Hours
“We appreciate the feedback from the Moloka‘i community about the need to have an in-person bill payment option.” – Sharon Suzuki, president of Maui Electric
Realtors PAC Collects $18K in School Supplies for Maui
Conference attendees donated 133 backpacks filled with $18,000 worth of school supplies along with $2,700 in cash and gift cards.
Audit: Old Wailuku Post Office Demolished After a Series of Missteps
Audit: The Old Wailuku Post Office was demolished after a series of missteps and assumptions, coupled with the desire to get the project out quickly.
Annual Maui SBA Awards and Economic Update Luncheon
This is the first event to kick off Small Business Week, which begins Monday, May 1.
Proposals Sought for Home, Community-Based Title III and Kupuna Care Services
The County of Maui Department of Housing and Human Services, Office on Aging, announced a Request for Proposals for Title III and Kupuna Care home- and…
8th Annual Hawaiʻi STEM Conference Ramps Up With New Venue
The annual Hawaiʻi STEM Conference, state’s largest conference celebrating students’ achievements in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education…
Liquor Control Licensing and Education Section Closed For Certification
The Department of Liquor Control, Licensing and Education Section will be closed for 4 days this month, so that staff can attend their annual mandatory cert…
Monthly Maui Made Sunday Starts May 1
The very first monthly Maui Made Sunday event takes place on May 1, 2017, at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center. The event will return every first Sunday of the month
Mandatory Meeting for King K GradNight Participants
A mandatory meeting for registered seniors and parents or guardians will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2017, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the student dining room.
Maui Real Property Tax Sale Set for May 16
The sale will auction off properties that have been delinquent for three or more years and have received their final notice of tax sale.
Shred-a-Thon to Help the Hungry, April 22
Shred your tax and financial documents and help the hungry during the AARP Shred-a-Thon event on April 22
Record-Breaking Attendance at 2017 Maui Energy Conference
The 2017 Maui Energy Conference broadened its focus this year as well as its audience, recording a record-setting attendance of 380 at the 4th Annual event.
