Maui's economic opportunity is good for solar photovoltaic firms right now. The county is seeking such firms to install, operate, maintain and own solar PV systems, according to Doug McLeod, our energy commissioner. Under a power purchase agreement, the participating firms would sell the energy… Continue Reading

According to a recent report by the state Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism, unemployment rates fell significantly in Maui County during the first quarter, thanks to job growth, particularly in the visitor industry. The unemployment rate was 5.6 percent, as opposed to 6.9 percent in… Continue Reading

One of the most interesting Wailea developments underway is the Andaz Maui, a new luxury resort located on 15 oceanfront acres, which was the former site of the Renaissance Wailea Beach Resort that closed in 2007. Although it is not yet open, the Andaz is… Continue Reading

Hawaii lawmakers have planned a $130 million Kihei high school into the state's proposed $23.8 billion biennium budget, which means that the school will be fully-funded for the fiscal year of 2015, so it can be fully built all at once rather than… Continue Reading