Business
NHCH Offering Scholarship Opportunities
North Hawai‘i Community Hospital announces that it has scholarship opportunities available for students going into the healthcare field.
Kona Historical Society Earns Prestigious Awards
Kona Historical Society announces that it has been awarded two prestigious Historic Hawai‘i Foundation Awards.
Employee Recognition Workshop
The Kui‘kahi Mediation Center presents a workshop that will be held for employers to learn to give recognition to their employees.
Search for Next UH Hilo Chancellor Extended
The search for a new chancellor of the UH at Hilo has been extended to the end of 2018; the new leader is expected to be in place in spring 2019.
Over 150 BOH Volunteers Teach Children to Save
Bank of Hawaii taught more than 5,500 students in 40 schools and locations throughout Hawai‘i, Samoa, Guam, Saipan and Palau about the importance of saving.
New Verizon Next Gen Store Opens in Hilo
The first of its kind Next Gen Verizon store in Hilo is now open at 111 East Puainako St.
Hawai‘i Gas Prices Continue to Increase
Average retail gasoline prices in Honolulu have risen 6.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.46/g on Sunday, April 23, 2018.
2018 HIplan Kona Launch Event
Two Hawai‘i Island businessmen are aiming to give prospective entrepreneurs a serious jump start at the Kona Launch Event of the 2018 Hawai‘i Island Business Plan Competition (HIplan).
Hawai‘i County Sees 2.3 Percent Unemployment in March
Hawai‘i Island is continuing to see low unemployment rates in the first quarter of 2018.
Report: Gas Taxes in Hawai‘i Among Highest in Nation
The report shows Hawai‘i residents pay an average of $391.92 per year on gas taxes alone.
Hawaiian Electric Companies Releases 2017-18 Sustainability Report
Hawaiian Electric Companies released a report describing the its efforts to address climate change and contribute to community sustainability.
Kailua-Kona DHS Office Temporarily Closed
The Department of Human Services (DHS) announces that it has temporarily closed its North Kona
Eagle Scout Project Helps Hospital Visitors & Staff
A local Boy Scout recently completed a project to benefit both visitors and employees at North Hawai‘i Community Hospital.
Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation Names New Chief Financial Officer
The East Hawai‘i Region of Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation has named Joni Waltjen as the new Chief Financial Officer.
North Hawai‘i Community Hospital Recognized Volunteers
The hospital’s volunteers were recognized on Thursday, April 18, 2018, at a special luncheon created by the nutrition services staff, as part of National Volunteer Appreciation Week.
Proceedings to Investigate Performance-Based Regulation for Electric Companies
A proceeding to investigate performance-based regulation for the Hawaiian Electric Companies has been opened by the Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
Goodfellow Bros. Awarded Pōhakuloa Quarry Contract
The U.S. Army has awarded Goodfellow Bros. Inc. a $34.9 million contract for the production of blue rock basalt in Pōhakuloa Quarry.
Industrial Hemp Trial Program to Begin
The State of Hawai‘i’s Industrial Hemp Pilot Program will begin accepting applications for licenses to grow the crop beginning Wednesday, April 18, 2018.
Kui‘kahi Mediation Center Brown Bag Lunch Series Continues
The Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center invites the public to another lunch-and-learn series with a focus on “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace.”
Hawai‘i Senate Confirms PUC Commissioner
The Hawai‘i State Senate voted to advise and consent on Jennifer Potter to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on Monday, April 16, 2018.
