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Outrigger Resorts & Hotels announced Thursday it plans to acquire Kaua‘i Beach Resort & Spa in Līhu‘e, which would give the company a property on all four major Hawaiian islands.

The Zonta Club of Hilo is providing an opportunity for women entrepreneurs on Big Island to receive financial support through its Pay It Forward microgrant program.

A new three-year agreement keeps Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation, with five public hospitals on the Big Island, as part of the UHA Health Insurance network of participating providers.

“With more than 50 years of combined experience in the banking industry and a track record of success within our organization, Aaron, Warren and Chris have proven to be invaluable assets to our team and we look forward to their continued success in their new roles,” said Andrew Rosen.

CU Hawaiʻi has contributed $17,418 to the Hawai‘i HomeOwnership Center to provide classes, coaching, and support for low and moderate income families aiming to achieve sustainable homeownership in Hawai‘i.

Southwest Airlines once again will end daily nonstop flights between Los Angeles and the airports in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island and Līhuʻe on Kaua‘i the day after Labor Day.

A state agency has awarded nearly $1 million to 26 local companies in an effort to help with expenses in fostering economic and employment growth throughout the islands.

Parker Ranch in Waimea on the Big Island announced that the partnership between its Paniolo Cattle Company and the national grocery store chain will end in mid to late July.

John De Fries, the first Native Hawaiian appointed as Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s president and CEO, will not extend his contract that ends Sept. 15.

Alaska Airlines is adding new nonstop service between Alaska Airlines is adding new nonstop service between Paine Field-Snohomish County Airport outside of Seattle and Honolulu starting in the fall.

Congressional leaders and members of the Biden-Harris Administration will participate in the Policy Summit to be streamed on YouTube.

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Public Safety invites qualified individuals across all islands to apply for the position of adult corrections officer.

The Hawaiʻi Restaurant Association is accepting nominations for its prestigious Hall of Fame and Restaurant Industry Awards, recognizing the exceptional accomplishments of restaurateurs, leaders, and chefs.

The propane shortage in West Hawaiʻi is occurring amid an ongoing statewide strike at Hawai’i Gas.

The Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce is asking the community for donations to its scholarship fund at the Pauahi Foundation.

New this year is the Made in Hawai‘i Festival Beer Garden, available to guests ages 21 and older.

Masharu Morimoto’s Hawaiian Paradise Coffee and tea packets retail can be found online nationwide at HawaiianParadiseCoffee.com, Amazon and additionally will be sold at all Morimoto and Momosan locations.

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Harrison congratulated the bank officers on their promotions.

Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i has chosen David Kauila Kopper as its new executive director, starting June 13.

Residents vented numerous concerns Thursday night during a public meeting to discuss the new draft Environmental Impact Statement for Puna Geothermal Venture’s proposed “Repower Project.”