Maui Business
Maui Hospitality Workers Honored at Poʻe Paʻahana Awards
Lisalani Baybayan, Regency Club Concierge at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, was awarded the Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year at the HTLA’s 27th Annual Na Po‘e Pa‘ahana Awards.
Counties Again Seek Share of TAT in 2017 Legislative Package
The Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties, which represents the four counties is introducing 10 bills in its 2017 legislative package…
Island Air Blesses New Bombardier Q400 Aircraft
With the addition of the new aircraft, Island Air will increase the number of daily roundtrips between Honolulu and Kahului from six to seven
ACLU Files Complaint Over Conditions in Hawaiʻi Jails and Prisons
ACLU has filed a complaint requesting a federal investigation into what they are calling “unconstitutional conditions” & “overcrowding” in Hawai‘i jails.
One Hour Free Parking at Outlets of Maui
Outlets of Maui is now offering customers one hour of free parking; and an additional two hours of parking validation can also be earned with a minimum purchase
$100K Petco Grant to Fund Spay & Neuter Surgeries on Maui
Maui Humane Society has been awarded a $100,000 Lifesaving Impact Award grant from the Petco Foundation to fund spay and neuter surgeries…
Maui Boy Scout Council Awards Announced
Grant Chun, Eric Nagamine and Jamie Wright will receive the Silver Beaver Award; and Ira Uradomo and James Brent will issued the District Award of Merit award.
Matson Gifts $100,000 to Help Displaced Maui Sugar Workers
The Matson Foundation has gifted the A Hui Hou Fund with a $100,000 grant to augment widespread community support for displaced sugar workers on Maui.
Hawaiian Airlines Carries Record 11 Million Passengers in 2016
Hawaiian Airlines welcomed a record 11,050,911 passengers in 2016. That’s a 3.5% increase over the previous year.
Senator Schatz Elevated to Chief Deputy Whip
Schatz and Booker, two of the youngest members of the Senate, will serve as Chief Deputy Whips, a role that gives them a greater input in shaping policy.
Hyatt Regency Maui Welcomes New GM, Fred Findlen
The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa has appointed a new General Manager, Fred Findlen.
Hirono Criticizes Trump’s Comments on Intelligence Community
Senator Mazie K. Hirono of Hawaiʻi criticized President-elect Donald Trump’s denial of Russian interference in the election during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on cyber security threats today.
Healthfest at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, Jan. 14
The Queen Kaʻahumanu Center will focus on the theme “Live Local. Live Healthy” for the entire month of January 2017.
Rep. Decoite Urges Organizations To Apply for Grant-In-Aid Funds
Maui County’s District 13 Rep. Lynn DeCoite issued a statement today, urging qualified nonprofit organizations to apply for Grant-in-Aid funds.
Hawaiian Airlines CEO to Speak at Maui Chamber Luncheon
The Maui Chamber of Commerce will host its annual luncheon, sponsored by Hawaiian Airlines, at the Maui Beach Hotel on Jan. 10, 2017 from 12 to 1:30 p.m.
ACLU on Maui for Civil Rights Discussion, Jan. 19
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i will be on Maui for a civil rights discussion Thursday, Jan. 19, at UHMC. The public program starts at 5:30 p.m.
Imua Executive Appointed to National Association for Nonprofits
The National Association of Nonprofit Organizations and Executives announced the appointment of Imua Family Services’ Dean Wong to their 2017 Board of Governors
Hospice Maui Hosts Screening of “Being Mortal” Documentary
Hospice Maui and Kaunoa Senior Services invites the community to a screening and discussion of the PBS Frontline documentary “Being Mortal.”
Sales Begin at Maui’s New Pulehunui Industrial Park
The 86-acre, 28-lot industrial park is Maui’s first and only subdivision to offer M3 industrial zoning.
Marriott International Announces Area Leadership Team for Hawaiʻi
Marriott International today announced its new leadership team for Hawaiʻi and French Polynesia. The announcement comes with the integration of Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts.
