Business
Kona Historical Society Change in Leadership
The Kona Historical Society (KHS) reports that Joy Holland will step down in March as Executive Director of the museum.
Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i PHF Grants $57,000 to IHS
The Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i, as trustee of the Public Health Fund, presented a $57,000 grant to the Institute for Human Services on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019.
Hawai‘i County Introduces Opportunity Zones Tax Incentive Program
The County of Hawai‘i is introducing a new federal tax incentive program, Opportunity Zones, in Hilo and Kona.
Hawai‘i Named Among Top 10 States in U.S. for LEED Building
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released its annual list of Top 10 States for LEED.
Healthcare ‘Barnstorm’ to be Held in Kea‘au
Hawai‘i could be the first state in the nation to get universal healthcare in which all residents have medical coverage.
Libraries Closing for Institute Day, Feb. 6
All Hawai‘i Island public libraries and support offices will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, for Library Institute Day.
Business Plan Workshop to be Held in Kona
Learn how to develop a focused mission, marketing strategy, and to manage expenses, sales and staff.
Chamber of Commerce Raises Concerns Over Proposed Minimum Wages
The Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i raised concerns with four proposals to increase Hawai‘i’s minimum wage in hearings at the State Capitol Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019.
Some Big Island Businesses Accepting Used Oil
The County of Hawai‘i wants to remind people that it’s important that used motor oil is recycled so it doesn’t contaminate the land and water.
Visitor Spending in Hawai‘i Increases in 2018
Visitors to the Hawaiian Islands spent $17.82 billion in 2018, an increase of 6.8% compared to 2017.
Airports Corporation Bill Passes Senate Committee
Senate Bill 666, which would establish the Hawai‘i Airports Corporation, passed the Senate Transportation Committee on a unanimous vote on Wednesday.
House Committee Approves Bill to Increase OHA Funding
The House Committee on Water, Land & Hawaiian Affairs passed HB 402.
AARP Opens Sites for Free Tax Preparation
AARP Foundation is providing free in-person tax assistance and preparation through its Tax-Aide program.
General Rate Case for Hawai‘i Water Service’s Approved
The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, approved a Decision and Order for Hawai‘i Water Service’s (Hawai‘i Water) general rate case.
University of Hawai‘i’s Accelerator Selects 6th Cohort
University of Hawaiʻi entrepreneurs and startups, has selected four companies to participate in the program’s sixth cohort.
HawCC Hosting Financial Aid Workshops in Hilo & Kona
Hawai‘i Community College reports that it will host workshops to help students and their families with the financial aid process.
Conference Strengthens Pacific Island Pipeline Into STEM Careers
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo hosted a conference in January for educators from Hawaiʻi and 10 Pacific Island nations.
I’m A Bright Kid Scholarships Offered
The I’m A Bright Kid Foundation is offering two scholarship for the 2019-20 academic year in honor of Ronald E. Bright.
Rotary Foundation to Host Statewide Events
Brenda Cressey will be a guest host at this year’s annual statewide Rotary functions, “Celebrating Foundation Heroes Around the Islands.
Third Circuit Seeking Applicants for Independent Grand Jury Counsel
The Circuit Court of the Third Circuit (Hawai‘i island) is seeking applications for independent grand jury counsel for Kona and Hilo.
