Business / In Brief Mar. 6, 2014
Hawaiian suspends flight to Taiwan HONOLULU - Hawaiian Airlines is suspending its nonstop service to Taiwan, saying the increase in demand it anticipated after a change to U.S. visa rules hasn't...
View ArticleFarmer sues over GMO rule
HILO (AP) - A Big Island papaya farmer is suing for relief from new registration requirements for growers of genetically modified crops. The lawsuit filed this week claims the county's new registration...
View ArticleBusiness / In Brief Mar. 7, 2014
Firm to sell Hawaii in Latin America HONOLULU - An Argentina-based company has been selected to market Hawaii as a vacation destination for travelers in Latin America.
View ArticleIncreasing minimum wage: Will it help or hurt?
According to Senate Bill 2609, the premise for increasing the minimum wage is "to give Hawaii workers a higher wage that recognizes increased costs of living and enables them to build a better lif.
View ArticleBusiness / In Brief Mar. 8, 2014
Engineer Troy Ching receives award Maui engineer Troy Ching has received the 2014 Young Engineer/Early Career Award from the Hawaii Council of Engineering Societies, according to an announcement.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Mar. 12, 2014
87-month sentence for fraud scheme HONOLULU - A former Hilo resident has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for a scheme that netted more than $1.2 million. The U.S.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Mar. 13, 2014
Geothermal power expansion on hold HILO - Hawaii Electric Light Co. is putting the brakes on an effort to expand geothermal power on the Big Island after an independent observer criticized the utility...
View ArticleNew executives named to head Montage Kapalua Bay
Montage Kapalua Bay, formerly The Residences at Kapalua Bay, has named two new executives to head the luxury hotel group's newest property, which is set to open this spring in West Maui.
View ArticleHonolulu considers limits on condo unit conversions
HONOLULU (AP) - The Honolulu City Council is considering limiting hoteliers from converting hotel rooms to condominium units.
View ArticleUpcountry Veterinary Services in Makawao will close by March 31
Upcountry Veterinary Services in Makawao has stopped its practice and will close its office by the end of March, according to a news release.
View ArticleGoogle adds a session to seminar on Wednesday
Due to stronger-than-expected demand, Google has added a second session to its free seminar Wednesday for Maui businesses looking to grow their online presence.
View ArticleNames & Faces
Nadia S. Vlahos of Kahului has been recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication for her "outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of solar energy," according to an...
View ArticleDairy and cheesery win approval on Big Island
HILO (AP) - Hawaii land officials have approved a nearly 1,400 acre dairy farm and cheesery on the Big Island.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Mar. 21, 2014
State investigates illegal solar panels HONOLULU - The state is investigating solar panel systems that are being turned on without permission from Hawaiian Electric C.
View ArticleBusiness / In Brief Mar. 22, 2014
United mulls outsourcing some operations HONOLULU - United Airlines is considering outsourcing some Hawaii ground operations, potentially leading to the layoff of more than 220 employees in Lihue,...
View ArticleResidents face flood insurance increases
HONOLULU - Nearly 14,000 federally subsidized flood insurance policies in Hawaii will start to see premium increases as Congress looks to get a federal program out of a $24 billion hole.
View ArticleBusiness / In Brief Mar. 25, 2014
A marketing and networking class for businesses is being held from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday at the University of Hawaii Maui College.
View ArticleGreg Peros named general manager of Maui Beach Hotel
Greg Peros was recently promoted to general manager for the 147-room Maui Beach Hotel in Kahului, according to an Aqua Hospitality announcement Monday.
View ArticleBusiness / In Brief Mar. 28, 2014
The Maui Chapter of the American Payroll Association is offering an April 11 seminar titled "Payroll Mistakes that Can Land You in HOT Water! How to Avoid Getting Burned By Costly Mistakes." The event...
View ArticleBeauty salons settle federal wage claims
HONOLULU (AP) - A company that operates beauty salons in major Waikiki hotels has agreed to pay $150,000 to settle a wage dispute. The U.S. Department of Labor announced Friday that From Y'Z Corp.
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