Business
Bank of Hawaii Volunteers Teach Children to Save
More than 4,500 students in 31 schools and locations throughout the state of Hawai‘i, Guam, Saipan and Palau received lessons on the importance of saving from Bank of Hawaii.
OHA Board Approves New Internal Governance Framework
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Board of Trustees approved a new internal governance framework on Thursday, April 4, 2019.
Southwest Airlines Earns TripAdvisor Awards
Southwest Airlines has earned a total of four 2019 Travelers’ Choice awards including a #6 spot on the list of Top 10 Airlines in the World according to TripAdvisor.
HEC’s Targeting 2022 in Move to Acquire More Renewable Energy
Hawaiian Electric Companies are beginning the second phase of an ambitious renewable resource procurement to continue the transition from fossil-fueled power generation to clean energy.
Kamehameha Schools Names Senior Director of Planning & Development
Chris Deuchar has been named senior director of planning and development for Kamehameha Schools’ Commercial Real Estate Division.
Thompson Named 2018 Salesperson of the Year
Sales & Marketing Executives Honolulu (SME Honolulu) reports that this year’s Salesperson of the Year (SPOY) is Master Navigator Nainoa Thompson.
USGS Seeks Earthquake Hazards Research Proposals
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is currently soliciting project proposals for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 grants on earthquake hazards science.
Preparing for Your Career Success Workshop Set for April 11
Soon-to-be graduates from high school or college or new career seekers are invited to Hawai‘i Community College – Pālamanui for the free workshop.
NHCH Offering Scholarship Opportunities
North Hawai‘i Community Hospital is offering several college scholarship opportunities.
New Paddle Board Allows Person to See What is Below
LightSUP Boards launched a groundbreaking new Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Board on Monday, April 1, 2019.
Hawaiian Airlines’ Dreamliner Fleet to Include Lie-Flat Seats
Adient Aerospace and Collins Aerospace will supply the seats for Hawaiian Airlines’ Boeing 787-9 aircraft, set to enter the airline’s transpacific route network.
‘DA BUX Double Up Food Bucks’ Program Expands
The Food Basket’s healthy food incentive program, DA BUX Double Up Food Bucks, is expanding to all KTA Super Stores and KTA Express starting Wednesday.
Hawaiian Airlines Launches Service Between OGG & SMF
Hawaiian Airlines launched daily, nonstop service between Kahului, Maui (OGG) and Sacramento (SMF) on Monday, April 1, 2019.
Kona Community Hospital CEO Announces Retirement
Jay Kreuzer will step down from his position as CEO of the West Hawaii Region of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation effective year’s end.
Oliveira Named President of Pacific Tsunami Museum Board
Pacific Tsunami Museum reports that former Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency head Darryl Oliveira has been named president of the museum’s board of directors.
Hawaiian Airlines Expands Codeshare Agreement With Virgin Australia
Hawaiian Airlines reports an expanded codeshare agreement on Monday, April 1, 2019, with Virgin Australia.
HCFCU Welcomes New Business Lending Manager
Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) reports that Mila Pelekane will serve as its new Business Lending Manager.
Blankenfeld to Serve as Director of Hawaiian Culture at Fairmont Orchid
The Fairmont Orchid has selected Ka‘iulani Blankenfeld to serve as its Director of Hawaiian Culture.
Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Sold
Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. (HFF) reports that it has closed the sale of Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.