Business
Purple Mai‘a Foundation Receives EPA Grant
The EPA awarded grants totaling $385,000 for environmental education projects throughout the Pacific Southwest, including the Purple Mai’a Foundation in Hawai‘i.
Lee Named NCMPR District 6 Communicator of Year
Hawaiʻi Community Colleges marketing director, Susan Lee, was named District 6 Communicator of the Year at the NCMPR district conference.
8 State Facilities to be Cooled by Ocean Water
The Hawai‘i State DAGS and Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning (HSWAC) have finalized an agreement to air condition eight state facilities
FOR SALE: Waimea Country Lodge & Paniolo Country Inn Restaurant
The Waimea Country Lodge and Paniolo Country Inn restaurant are now for sale for $2.9 million.
OHA to Offer Kūlia Grants Orientation Sessions
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will host two orientation sessions in West Hawaiʻi on Oct. 12 for its new $500,000 pilot grants program.
Hanna Bree Joins Queens’ MarketPlace
Hanna Bree has been appointed the new Marketing & Special Events Manager for Queens’ MarketPlace and Waikoloa Beach Resort.
Minoo Elison Sponsors Women’s Leadership Summit
Minoo Elison, Principal Broker/Owner of Connect Hawai‘i has just signed on as a Platinum Sponsor for the 2018 Hawai‘i Island Women’s Leadership Summit.
Kona Pediatric Practice Expands
Dr. Eddie Herd, a pediatrician formerly at Aliʻi Health in Keauhou, has started with the pediatric practice of Drs. Marta Derieg and Virginia Hatch-Pigott in Kailua-Kona.
College of Pharmacy Initiates Class of 2022 in White Coat Ceremony
Members of the Class of 2022 from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy will hear words of inspiration from a prominent pharmacist.
KKCC’s 50th Anniversary Gala, Oct. 27
Everyone is invited to join the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce (KKCC) celebrate five decades of business advocacy at KKCC’s 50th Anniversary Gala.
State Receives $3.9 Million for Family Support Program
The program provides a range of resources and supports for families raising children.
DOCARE Chief Moves Into Project Support Role
The Chief of the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) since January 2017, Robert Farrell, announced his decision to move into a project support role.
Big Island Beauty Academy Finalist for $10K Grant
A Big Island beauty school is a finalist for a $10,000 grant at the first annual Beauty Business Summit.
Mail Delivery to Resume for Portions of Leilani Estates
The Pāhoa Post Office will resume mail delivery to portions of the Leilani Estates subdivision and the post office within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will reopen.
YWCA of Hawai’i Island Receives Accreditation
YWCA of Hawai’i Island has been accredited as a provider of high-quality home visiting services to families who want to improve their child’s health, nutrition and developmental outcomes.
PMG Expands to Kaua‘i, Acquires KONG Radio
Pacific Media Group has purchased KONG Radio Group on the island of Kauaʻi from ‘Ohana Broadcast Company LLC.
Lyft Hires Market Manager for Hawai‘i Region
Lyft has hired Rob Mora as its new market manager for Hawai‘i.
IRS Issues Guidance on Tax Cuts & Jobs Act
The Internal Revenue Service issued guidance on the business expense deduction for meals and entertainment following law changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
