Business
Hawai‘i Helicopter Association Achieves Major Milestones
The Hawai‘i Helicopter Association (HHA), a nonprofit organization that represents the state’s helicopter industry, has achieved several major milestones in its first year.
Kona-Kohala Chamber to Hold Public Networking Event
The public is invited to the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s networking event on Jan. 16, 2019, at Regency Hualalai in Kailua-Kona.
Hawai‘i Island ‘Ohana Health Employees Donate Nearly a Ton of Food
ʻOhana Health Plan’s Hawai‘i Island employees, who make up 10% of the company’s total number of employees, accounted for 21% of the total collected.
Kanuha Appointed as Hawai‘i County Planning Deputy Director
The County of Hawai‘i Planning Department has appointed Duane Kanuha as its deputy planning director, effective Jan. 2, 2019.
Chamber Members Brighten Holidays for Local Families
It was a full house of 150 at the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s (KKCC) holiday AfterHours.
Hawaiian Airlines Expanding Check-in Operations at HNL
Hawaiian Airlines is changing the check-in experience for guests departing from its hub at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).
ACLU Adds Segura as Development Director
The ACLU of Hawai‘i reports the addition to its team of K.D. Segura, coming on board as Development Director.
Awards Presented to HiEmployment Team
HiEmployment’s Hawai‘i Island team of John Kaiwi, Hulali Garcia, Chelsee Lawson and Sarah Sharpe were honored on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018.
Libraries Join NewsGuard in News Literacy Partnership
The Hawai‘i State Public Library System is teaming up with NewsGuard to spread news literacy to library patrons in Hawai‘i.
State Approves Leasehold Sale Terms for Rental Housing
The leasehold sale achieves the dual goals of rehabilitating the properties for long-term preservation and fulfilling the state’s promise to minimize displacement of tenants.
HCFCU Donates $24K to HOPE Services
Demonstrating a strong conviction and a compassion to care for Hawai‘i Islanders in need, HCFCU raised $24,281 for Hope Services Hawai‘i.
KVBID Seeking Board Members
The Kailua Village Business Improvement District (KVBID) is searching for eligible candidates who wish to serve on its 17-member volunteer Board of Directors.
Hawaii State FCU Awards $40,000 in Grants to Teachers
Hawaii State FCU has funded classroom needs for a record 79 public school teachers through the 2018 Investing in Education grant program.
Hui Mālama Expands Health Services
Hui Mālama Ola Nā ʻŌiwi (Hui Mālama) is expanding their health services to include a medical and behavioral health program on Hawaiʻi Island.
Palafox Named Senior Director of Operations for HLTA
Edgar Palafox has been named Senior Director of Operations for the Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association (HLTA), effective Jan. 2, 2019.
Nissan ‘No Charge to Charge’ Expands to Hawai‘i
Nissan North America, Greenlots Inc., and EVgo are bringing the popular “No Charge to Charge” promotion to the Hawaiian Electric Companies’ service territory.
HNL Parking to Be Restricted During Solar Panel Installation
The Hawai‘i DOT has scheduled the installation of 2,980 additional energy efficient solar panels on the 5th floor Terminal 2 parking garage at HNL.
Disney On Ice, Hawaiian Airlines Offer Chance for Dream Trip to Hawai‘i
Feld Entertainment and Hawaiian Airlines are partnering on 80 performances of Disney On Ice presents “Dare To Dream” in eight West Coast cities.
Gen Z Workers Crave Quiet, Privacy, Parking & Food
Gen Z is beginning to enter the workforce, possibly changing the office as we know it.
Hawai‘i CIO Returning to Private Sector
Hawai‘i State Chief Information Officer (CIO) Todd Nacapuy is returning to the private sector after serving the state for nearly four years.