The County of Hawai‘i reports that the North Kohala Transfer Station in Hawi, also known as Kaʻauhuhu, will be closed for one day on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018.

Hawaiian Tax-Free Trust reports that new board members, Cathy Luke and Randy Perreira, have been appointed trustees of Hawaiian Tax-Free Trust in anticipation of the retirement of two current trustees.

Hogan Hospitality Group (HHG), a hotel management company with flagship properties in the state of Hawai‘i, reports that it has obtained a majority interest in Marin Management Inc.

American Savings Bank (ASB) reports that they have hired Brian Yoshii as Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer.

Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines (JAL) reported that JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) and HawaiianMiles members will enjoy reciprocal frequent flyer benefits effective Oct. 1.

Many residents in Hawai‘i realize it's difficult to find a healthcare provider and it's well known that Hawaiʻi has a shortage of healthcare providers.

Japan Airlines (JAL) marked the one-year anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, of its roundtrip nonstop service between Tokyo and Kailua-Kona on the island of Hawai‘i.

UH Hilo is ranked in the 96–127 category among Regional Universities West.

Gentry Kona Marine has posted large “notice-to-vacate” signs on the fence and gate leading into the boat storage facility.

The Kona Community Hospital Auxiliary awarded $12,000 in nursing scholarships in August to six local students seeking to pursue nursing careers.