Maui Business
Facebook CEO Zuckerberg Reconsiders Kauaʻi Land Lawsuits
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he is reconsidering his actions involving quiet title cases on Kauai after filing several lawsuits against kuleana land owners
Maui County Wins Budget Award for 24th Year in a Row
For the 24th consecutive year, Maui County has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget for Fiscal Year 2017.
Westin Nanea Ocean Villas to Open Ahead of Schedule
Situated on 16 acres of Maui’s Kā‘anapali Beach, The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas is announced today that it will open two and a half months ahead of schedule.
MNHCoC to feature Kimokeo Kapahulehua, Feb. 15
Cultural practitioner Kimokeo Kapahulehua will explain his vision for the Kimokeo Foundation at the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce dinner on Feb. 15.
Tasini Carving Gallery Opens at The Shops at Wailea
The opening exhibit will highlight large-scale hand sculpted wood carvings by Taani Tasini Lavaka who was born and raised in the Island Kingdom of Tonga…
Sees Candies Returns to QKC for Valentine’s Day Gifts
National retailer, See’s Candies Shop, will reopen on Friday, Jan. 27 through Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 for the Valentine’s Day season at Queen Ka’ahumanu Center…
Uplift Maui Offers Aerial Yoga at Hotel Wailea, Relais & Chateaux
Uplift Maui, a fitness and wellness provider has launched aerial yoga and aerial dance classes at Hotel Wailea, Relais & Châteaux.
Kohea Kai Opens as Maui’s Newest Adults-Only Boutique Resort
The 26-room Kohea Kai Resort Maui, an adults-only resort in Kīhei, announced today it is now open and welcoming Maui visitors.
Maui County’s Unemployment Rate 2.7% in December
On Maui Island, the non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in December was 2.6%; on Molokaʻi unemployment was 5.4%; and on Lānaʻi, the rate was 1.9%.
Preparations Underway for Maui Family Caregiver Walk, Feb. 25
The 2017 edition of the Maui Adult Day Care Centers Annual Caregiver Walk is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25 from 7 to 11 a.m.
Two Workshops Kick-Off MEDB’s “Startup Weekend Maui Series”
This February, Maui Economic Development Board will offer two “power-packed” workshops as part of its 2017 Startup Weekend Maui Series.
UPDATE/Postponed: Hawaiian Airlines to Resume Service to Kapalua
*UPDATE: Hawaiian Airlines’ plans to resume service between Honolulu International Airport and Kapalua Airport have been temporarily postponed while the airlines works to secure the necessary Transportation Security Administration presence at the West Maui facility.
More Hawaiʻi Court Documents Available Online
Circuit and family court criminal case documents filed on Jan. 23, 2017 and thereafter will be available for download and purchase online through eCourt Kokua.
Josh and Souk Jerman Foundation Scholarship Now Open for 2017
The Josh & Souk Jerman Foundation Scholarship is being offered again in 2017 to encourage college-bound students to use their education to benefit Maui County.
Monsanto Hawaiʻi Science Education Grants Available
Applications are now being accepted for the Monsanto Hawaiʻi Science Education Fund for intermediate, high school and colleges on Oʻahu, Maui and Molokaʻi.
Maui Women’s March Supports National Event, Jan. 21
In solidarity with the Women’s March on Washington, a walk and gathering will also take place on Maui on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 from 8 to 11 a.m. at UHMC.
3 New Care Providers Join Kaiser on Maui
Elizabeth Higgs, MD, and David Kato, MD, practice hospital medicine at Maui Memorial; and Jay Parikh, MD, specializes in cardiology at the Wailuku Medical Office
Maui Soda & Ice Works and Roselani Ice Cream Begin 2017 on High Note
Maui Soda & Ice Works executives say the 2017 forecast looks bright for the family-owned company, which this year marks its 129th year of doing business on Maui
Maui Waena STEMworks Club Compete in Verizon App Challenge
The Maui students developed an app that allows people with Cystic Fibrosis to communicate directly with their doctors, other patients and keep track of their daily pulmonary health.
Mandatory Meeting for Parents/Guardians of King K Graduating Seniors
Parents and guardians of all King Kekaulike High School seniors planning on participating in this year’s commencement ceremony must attend a Project GradNight meeting.
