Business
REPORT: Hawai‘i Households to See $710M Tax Reduction
“The Impact of the Federal Tax Cut and Jobs Act on Hawaii Households” shows the total reduction in federal individual income tax is more than $710 million.
Temporary Schedule for Sparky Kawamoto Swim Stadium
Effective Monday, March 19, 2018, the Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium in Hilo will operate on a temporary, revised schedule.
Hawai‘i County Parks & Rec Seeks Applicants for Summer Jobs
Hawai‘i County Department of Parks & Rec is seeking applicants for temporary summer jobs working with keiki who attend its 2018 Summer Fun Program.
Free Prescription Delivery in Honoka‘a
Honoka‘a residents can get prescriptions delivered to their homes free of charge because of a program offered by HMSA and CVS Health (Longs Drugs).
New Management Announces Improvements at Waimea Country Lodge
The owner of the Waimea Country Lodge has announced significant improvements at the 21-room lodge after parting ways with the previous management company.
Hawai‘i County Sees 2.3 Percent Unemployment in January
Statewide jobs reportedly increased 1,900 over the month.
Tax Cut Means Bill Reduction for Utility Customers
Customers of Hawaiian Electric Company will see their bills fall as the result of an updated base-rate adjustment approved by the Public Utilities Commission.
‘No Outlet’ Restriction Trial Discontinued
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces that it is discontinuing the trial “no outlet” restriction from 29th Avenue.
PetersenDean Roofing & Solar Acquires Haleakala Solar
PetersenDean Roofing & Solar, the nation’s largest privately held solar and roofing company, has just acquired Hawai‘i-based Haleakala Solar.
Rebecca Keli‘iho‘omalu Joins Elite Pacific Properties
Top-producing broker Rebecca Keli‘iho‘omalu has moved to Elite Pacific Properties.
$6M in Refunds Waiting to Be Claimed by Hawai‘i Taxpayers
Unclaimed federal income tax refunds totaling over $6 million may be waiting for an estimated 6,200 Hawai‘i taxpayers who did not file a 2014 federal return.
Amy Greenwell Garden Now Listed for Sale
A garden that has served many, is now for sale. The Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden is listed for sale with Hawai‘i Life.
Hawai‘i Walmart Associates Receive $2M in Bonuses
Hawai‘i Walmart associates are receiving approximately $2 million in combined bonuses in their paychecks on Thursday, March 8, 2018.
UH Hilo Center Grows Oysters
Tanks full of ornamental fish and oysters are bubbling on the Big Island at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resources Center.
Prep Work for Kalaniana‘ole Project Begins Monday, March 12
Department of Public Works announces that Goodfellow Brothers Inc., will begin preparatory work for the Kalaniana‘ole Avenue Reconstruction Project on Monday, March 12, 2018.
Orchid Club Hosts Rat Lungworm Disease Presentation
Prevention and control of Rat Lungworm Disease is the topic of a presentation by Jason Dela Cruz of the Hawai‘i State Department of Health at the Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
KTA Beer Sampling & Customer Appreciation Day
KTA Super Stores is offering three events this week that are open to the public.
BBB: Online Purchase Scams Riskiest Fraud of 2017
The top ten riskiest scams of 2017, as reported by the Better Business Bureau.
Focus Luncheon with Mayor Kim and County Leadership
Annual Focus Luncheon with the Mayor and County Leadership Welcomes Mayor Kim as Keynote Speaker; Includes Business Expo Open to the Public.
Hilton Waikoloa Village Appoints Christopher Anderson as Director of Sales
A veteran in the hospitality industry, Anderson is responsible for group sales initiatives to drive business and revenue for the coastal Waikoloa property.
