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The Hawaiʻi Restaurant Association issued an open letter this month on behalf of a hui of restaurants in Maui County to the Department of Liquor Control saying the industry has been “devastated” by the COVID-19 pandemic and needs help.

Maui Judge Rhonda Loo today ruled against plaintiffs in a lawsuit that challenged the handling of rule changes made by the Liquor Control Commission.

Although the rules were ultimately reversed, the lawsuit remains in place as plaintiffs seek to address issues over proper notification and transparency.

The Maui Liquor Commission will meet tomorrow at 10 a.m. for a public hearing to consider proposed changes to existing rules that were implemented in February.

The Maui Liquor Commission will meet on July 12 for a public hearing to consider proposed changes to the existing rules that were implemented in February.

The Maui Liquor Commission voted today to take the proposed changes to the existing rules back to the public for consideration.

The Maui Liquor Commission held a special meeting to review a requested repeal of amendments relating to alcohol sales; and a petition relating to hostess bars.

The Committee for Responsible Liquor Control and a Maui resident filed a lawsuit asking the court to invalidate recent actions of the Liquor Control Commission.

A resident letter alerts the public to changes in Maui’s liquor law, which effectively removes the 12 establishment cap on the number of hostess bars in Maui.

Organizers of the sign waving demonstration say they want the Liquor Commission to reverse its decision and want the law repealed.

The Department of Liquor Control on Maui has lifted the time restriction on the sale of alcohol at retail locations and hotels in Maui County.

A proposal to set a 10 p.m. ban on entertainment, music and dancing at the Kihei Kalama Village was voted down today, but could resurface again in six months if noise complaints persist.