Business
County Hosting Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
The County of Hawai‘i reports that Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events will be held between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on the following dates.
HLPA Predicts Residential & Commercial Building Increase in 2019
Members of Hawai‘i Lumber Products Association (HLPA) predict increased construction demand in 2019, following a stable 2018.
Keʻei Transfer Station Closed Feb. 19
Due to unexpected staff shortages, the Keʻei Transfer Station closed at 10 a.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, and will reopen as regularly scheduled on Friday.
Hawai‘i Board of Ag Appoints New Chair, Deputy Chair
Phyllis Shimabukuro-Geiser was appointed as the Hawai‘i BOA chairperson. Glenn Muranaka was appointed as deputy to the chair.
Lanihau Center Seeks Vendors for Fourth Friday Event
Lanihau Center in Kailua-Kona will host a family-friendly event every fourth Friday of the month beginning on March 22.
Gas Prices in Honolulu Drop From Last Week
Gasoline prices in Honolulu have fallen 0.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.08/g Sunday, Feb 17, 2019.
Southern Airways Acquires Mokulele Airlines
Southern Airways, operator of 600 weekly flights across 20 cities, reports that it has acquired Hawaiian-based Mokulele Airlines.
North Hawai’i Community Hospital Primary Care Department Expands
Additional physicians, nine added exam rooms, waiting room upgrades and new services will be unveiled at North Hawai’i Community Hospital’s Primary Care Expansion open house.
Hilo Payless Heading Toward Closure
Payless ShoeSource will file for bankruptcy and close all of its approximately 2,300 retail locations, including the one at Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo.
UH Tuition to Remain Unchanged for 2019-20 Year
The tuition schedule for the 2019–20 academic year at the University of Hawaiʻi’s 10 campuses will remain as previously approved and published with no changes.
Southwest Airlines Close to Starting Hawai‘i Routes
Southwest Airlines is still working to receive certification to begin Hawai‘i nonstop service to and from California.
Kīlauea Eruption Disaster Loan Deadline Set
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West is reminding Hawai‘i small businesses of the March 14, 2019, deadline
Workshops to Reduce Wildfire Hazards Planned
Wildfires are becoming a widespread threat throughout Hawai‘i.
Menor-McNamara Elected to Leadership Role With W.A.C.E.
Sherry Menor-McNamara, has been elected to serve a two-year term on the Board of Directors of the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.).
DOH Approves Opening of Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Kaneohe
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) issued a formal notice to proceed to Manoa Botanicals LLC, for its second licensed medical cannabis dispensary.
HFHHI Reps Advocate for Affordable Housing
Representatives of Habitat for Humanity Hawai‘i Island (HFHHI) joined hundreds of other Habitat leaders, homeowners and volunteers in Washington, D.C.
WORKSHOP: Online/Hybrid Degrees in Hawai‘i
The University Center, West Hawai‘i at Pālamanui will host an Online/Hybrid Degrees Workshop at the Hawai‘i Community College – Pālamanui campus.
Big Island Companies Make Strong Showing at Mana Up
Women-led businesses dominate Mana Up’s third cohort.
Landfills, Recycling & Transfer Stations Open on Presidents’ Day
All county landfills, recycling and transfer stations will be open on Presidents’ Day, Monday, Feb. 18, 2019.
REPORT: Four Seasons Resort Hualalai No. 1 in U.S.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Hawai‘i Island’s Four Seasons Resort Hualalai as the No. 1 resort in the country.
