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Maui Council, Consumer Advocate oppose Young Brothers’ proposed shipping rate hikes

As opposition mounts to its proposed inter-island shipping rate increases, Young Brothers maintains its financial position has become even more precarious and continues to deteriorate since it originally filed its request for rate relief in October. Earlier this month, the company double-downed on its rate hike request after the Hawaiʻi Consumer Advocate filed a protest […]

Maverick Helicopters brings toy drive, toy drop to Maui for the holidays

From Nov. 1-30, Maverick Helicopters will be collecting toys at its Maui Terminal at Lelepio Place, Kahului, to benefit the children of Lahaina.

Over 120 attendees gather for Maui Business Resilience Summit at UH Maui College

The Hawaiʻi Pacific Export Council, in partnership with key Maui business support organizations and Amazon, successfully hosted the Maui Business Resilience Summit at UH Maui College’s Pilina Building.

What’s in store for Queen Kaʻahumanu Center’s future? Mall owners seek new lease on life

Without resuscitation, the future is bleak for Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, with the aging, once premier Central Maui shopping destination caught in a downward spiral — store closings lead to less foot traffic, which beget more loss of business, and so on.

Maui nonprofit receives $180,000 grant for holistic approach to addiction recovery

Malama Family Recovery Center will receive a grant of $90,000 per year for two years from the Nuestro Futuro Foundation to support a pilot project of the new Supplemental Treatment Program.

Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Reportedly Shells Out $78 Million on Remote Beachfront Property Off La Perouse

Amazon founder and executive chairman, Jeff Bezos reportedly purchased a remote 14-acre oceanfront estate  – 12 miles south of Kīhei – the property surrounded by rocky lava fields and state parkland. 

Gabbard, Takumi Lead Effort to Phase Out Corporate Giveaways

The proposal seeks to “liberate states from feeling like they have to participate in subsidy battles with other states, like the AmazonHQ2 process last year, by having states join together.”

Maui Chamber Teams with Amazon for First Ever Liftoff Event

The Maui Chamber of Commerce and Fulfillment by Amazon are teaming up to host Maui’s first ever Liftoff event.