Maui Business
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.
Kaiser on Maui Volunteers for Annual Day of Service
More than 150 volunteer physicians, staff, and family members continued a 12-year tradition of giving back on Martin Luther King Jr. Day by participating in the Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi Annual Day of Service on Maui.
Maui Business Brainstormers Celebrating 5 Years
The dinner is to thank its members for their participation in forming a supportive, active business forum on Maui.
Hawai‘i Democratic Party to Rally for Health Care
The Democratic Party of Hawai‘i will host a Rally to Save Health Care on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hawai‘i Legislature Rotunda.
Maui Preparatory Makes STEAM Campus Expansion
Maui Preparatory Academy will add 992 s.f. to its high school campus, consolidating and expanding assets into a Center for Creativity, Innovation and…
Hawaiian Airlines to Launch Nonstop Flights Between Kaua‘i and Kona
For the 1st time in the airline’s history it will connect Līhu‘e and Kona with a direct flight. The 263-mile flight becomes its longest Neighbor Island route.
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.
