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Habitat for Humanity Maui fundraiser nets more than $165,000 for wildfire rebuilding

Habitat for Humanity Maui announced this week that its 2025 Disaster Recovery Fundraiser, held Oct. 4 at Old Lahaina Luau, raised more than $165,000 to support ongoing wildfire recovery and rebuilding efforts across Maui. The event brought together community members, sponsors and partners for an evening of connection and live entertainment. Guests heard from partner families who […]

Pāʻia Inn owner faces federal lawsuit over allegations of sexual harassment

A federal lawsuit accuses Pāʻia Inn owner Michael Baskin of “rampant sexual harassment” of young female employees, including some teenagers, since at least 2015. Through a representative, Baskin denied the allegations filed Thursday in US District Court by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The commission’s news release says Baskin violated federal law when he […]

Maui Police Commission decides not to place Chief Pelletier on leave over lawsuit allegations

The chief’s lawyer said there was a filing error with the amended lawsuit, which claims Pelletier was involved in the coverup of a gang rape involving Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2018.

Cades Schutte, Cades Foundation each donate $35,000 for Maui wildfire relief

The law firm of Cades Schutte, its attorneys and staff have donated $36,630 to the Hawai‘i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund and the nonprofit Cades Foundation has approved $25,000 to the Maui Strong Fund and $10,000 to American Red Cross.

Cades Schutte expands presence on Maui with experienced attorney

Cades Schutte LLP law firm announced that Keola R. Whittaker has joined the firm’s Kahului office as Counsel in the Finance, Real Estate, and Corporate Department.

Maui Hub Approved as a Nonprofit Organization

The IRS has approved the online marketplace MauiHub.org as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Effective June 29, 2020, all donations made to Maui Hub after that date are tax-deductible.

Noni Biotech gets national Export Achievement Award

A Maui company specializing in the production of products derived from the Noni plant, was recognized by the U.S. Department of Commerce this week. Noni Biotech International was awarded with the Department’s Export Achievement Award. The award recognizes the Maui company for excellence in exporting products made in Hawaii. The Hawaii Export Assistance Center provided […]