Maui Business

A new salon series produced by Akakū Maui Community Media will highlight small businesses in Maui Nui.

The debut salon in Akakū’s new Maui Business Tuesdays series will spotlight three Maui Hawaiian fashion designers, featuring businesses Kūlua, Henohea Hawaii and Pulelehua Boutique.

Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center of Hawaiʻi has partnered with Kamaka Air to provide safe and reliable interisland air transport, enabling pets and their families to access lifesaving veterinary care on Oʻahu quickly and efficiently. 

Hawaiian Electric is monitoring weather conditions that may lead to an increased risk of wildfires. If needed to protect public safety, Hawaiian Electric may implement its Public Safety Power Shutoff program to proactively shut off power in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk.

For two decades, Hawaiʻi’s Deposit Beverage Container program has been run as an “honor system,” reliant on unverified self-reported data and plagued by alleged fraud, State Auditor Les Kondo told a state Senate committee during an informational meeting Thursday.

Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union today announced the 20 recipients of its 2025 Hawaiʻi State FCU Scholarship Program. Each student will receive a scholarship of up to $5,000, for a combined total of $97,500 to support tuition costs at accredited universities, colleges, or trade/vocational schools during the 2025–2026 academic year. “Education helps set the course for […]

Hawaiian Airlines will begin offering seasonal service with scheduled flights between Honolulu and Auckland beginning Nov. 16. The route will operate three times a week and run through April 2026. This seasonal service uses the Airbus A330 aircraft, offering nonstop flights between New Zealand and Hawaiʻi, as well as convenient one-stop connections to and from the US continent. “We know Kiwi travelers have […]

Hawaii State Federal Credit Union celebrated its second annual Cares Day on Oct. 13, as part of International Credit Union Week and Indigenous Peoples’ Day. All Hawaii State FCU branches, call center and corporate offices were closed for a company-wide day of community service. More than 250 employees contributed more than 760 volunteer hours at eight local […]

In response to the partial government shutdown that began Oct. 1, Bank of Hawai‘i has activated emergency financial assistance programs to support affected federal employees and contractors.

Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. has appointed Darren Strand as Director of Agricultural Operations for its new agave venture in Upcountry Maui. A respected leader with decades of experience in Maui’s agricultural community, Strand will oversee agricultural strategy and operations, implement sustainable growing practices and help guide the farm’s continued growth. ​ 

The Rotary Satellite Club of Kīhei-Wailea is inviting the community to an insightful evening featuring Belia Paul of A Honu Space on Oct. 21. The event will focus on practical strategies for organizing homes and lives, with a special emphasis on planning for getting older, an essential topic for senior South Maui residents.

New management will place emphasis on: eco-sensitive pest control practices; Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approaches; collaboration with local environmental and regulatory agencies; and community education on preventing pest issues.

The free week-long day camp introduced 45 middle school participants to the basics of 3D printing and robotics, encouraging students to work in teams to solve complex engineering and design problems.

Maui’s newest hotel, the Hilton Hampton Inn Maui, is opening its doors to the community for its inaugural locally hosted event, the Kū Wāhine Mākeke, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15. More than just a marketplace, the event is designed to be a platform for wāhine-owned businesses, providing them with a space to showcase their […]

DTRIC has announced its intent to transition to a run-off insurance carrier in Hawai‘i; meaning that it will no longer issue new policies or renew existing ones. However, DTRIC will continue to administer all active policies, manage claims and meet its contractual and statutory obligations, over the next several years.

Outrigger Hospitality Group has announced a new partnership between Outrigger Honua Kai Resort & Spa and Event Network, the leading operator of experiential retail in cultural and leisure destinations across North America. Through this collaboration, Event Network will serve as the official retail operator at Outrigger Honua Kai, introducing a curated marketplace that celebrates Maui’s […]

Jayci Corwin, formerly operations manager for Maui Pineapple Tour, has been promoted to the newly created role of director, experiences for Hawai‘i Farm Project. In this position, Corwin will oversee the tours and visitor experiences for all of Hawai‘i Farm Project’s brands, including Maui Pineapple Tour, Maui Chocolate Tour, Maui Farm Events and Lahaina Honey Company. Corwin has been with the […]

The Maui Chamber of Commerce has launched an economic impact survey to gather critical information needed for the rebuilding of Lahaina Harbor.

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, two of the longest-serving US airlines, have established a new foundation to support nonprofit organizations in their respective namesake states. The Alaska Airlines | Hawaiian Airlines Foundation will provide grants to programs focused on celebrating and preserving the unique way of life in Alaska and Hawai‘i. Rooted in a shared […]

Ujjawal Khatkar has been named food and beverage director of Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi, overseeing all food and beverage operations for the Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond resort, including the newly designed Osteria Mozza Lānaʻi, opening Nov. 1, 2025.