Maui Business
PUC Nixes NextEra-HECO Merger
The PUC concluded that HECO-NextEra failed to demonstrate that the merger is in the public interest, using the words “vague, inadequate, uncertain, unrealistic… “
Hale Makua CEO to Retire in October
Tony Krieg, CEO of Hale Makua Health Services for the past three decades, will retire on Oct. 31, 2016.
Philippine Consulate Outreach This Weekend
The public is invited to reserve an appointment at the Philippine Consulate mobile outreach on Maui this weekend.
Hawaiian Airlines Earns ‘Best Staff’ Award
Hawaiian Airlines earned top honors at this year’s Skytrax World Airline Awards after being named recipient of the Best Airline Staff – North America award.
Hawaiian Airlines Earns Top Punctuality Rating
The US Department of Transportation recently reported that Hawaiian Airlines was the US airline industry’s top-ranked carrier for on-time performance in May.
MEDB Ke Alahele Benefit Set for Aug. 20
Maui Economic Development Board will hold its annual fundraiser dinner, “Pathways to our Future,” on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.
Maui Roadsters Makes Cover of Conde Nast Traveler
Maui Roadsters, a vintage car rental company, is receiving worldwide attention on the cover of the 2016 June/July issue of Conde Nast’s Traveler magazine.
Veg Society to Present Benefits of Plant-Based Diet
“Miracles of a Plant-Based Diet” by Grace Chen, MD, will be presented at the Cameron Center on July 14 at 7 p.m. Dr. Chen will speak about her experiences working with patients at ʻEkahi Health System’s Dr. Ornish’s Program for Reversing Heart Disease. She will discuss some of the lesser-known benefits of a plant-based diet, and […]
Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce Seats New Board
The newly board will now turn its attention to producing the 10th Anniversary Hui Holomua Business Fest scheduled for Friday, Oct. 7, 2016 at the Grand Wailea.
Island Air Completes 99.6% of June Flights
Island Air completed 99.6% of its 1,006 scheduled flights and cancelled four flights, with 91% of its flights arriving on time in June 2016.
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center Selects Leasing Manager
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center has named Leigh Drewry, CMP, as its specialty leasing manager.
New Haʻikū Mill Tour Highlights History & Nature
Maui’s historic Haiku Mill is launching a historical botanical tour of its 150-year-old ruins and relics.
Kapalua Tennis Garden Names New Director
Jason Purcell has served as the academy director and head tennis professional at The Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz. from May 2012 through May 2016.
Survey Reveals Physician-Assisted Death Supporters
In Hawai’i, 77.9% of non-Hispanic whites, 77.5% of Asians, 75.3% of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders, and 63.6% of Hispanics supported PAD.
Pacific-Wide Storytelling Initiative Launched
Multimedia website provides a platform for Pacific Islander stories to be shared with a global audience.
T+L Readers Give High Ratings to Six Maui Resorts
Travel + Leisure announced it’s “World’s Best” Awards on Wednesday, July 6, naming the Montage Kapalua Bay as Hawai’i’s “Top Hotel.”
New Club for Maui’s Youth—4-H Science Makers
Kids will learn engineering, building skills and scientific concepts through creating exhibits for the Science Center with the 4-H Science Makers Club.
Free Business Workshops Scheduled for July
Workshops are presented at the Maui County Business Resource Center, located in the Maui Mall across Pizza Hut, in Suite B-9.
HGEA Show Support for Maui Region Hospital Workers
HGEA members showed their support for Maui Region hospital workers affected by the state’s privatization, urging Gov. David Ige to sign SBl 2077.
US Senate Passes GMO Labeling Bill
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono voted yesterday to approve S.764, bipartisan legislation that establishes a mandatory federal labeling system for GMOs.
