Business
Lecture: The History of the Aloha Shirt
The Kona Historical Society is pleased to present a lecture about the history of the aloha shirt for the next installment of the Hanohano `O Kona Lecture Series
Council Member Ruggles Hosting Town Hall
Puna Council Member Jen Ruggles invites the public to get an update on what she has been working on since she has been in office.
Lyft and Uber to Continue Service at HNL
Rasier LLC. (Uber) and Lyft Inc. have been authorized to continue pickup service at the Honolululu airport an additional six months beginning March 1, 2018.
Hawaiian Airlines Adjusts Seasonal Summer Schedule
Hawaiian Airlines announced it has removed two seasonal summer flights between the Bay Area and Hawai‘i from its schedule and deferred another due to unforeseen delays in the delivery of the carrier’s new Airbus A321neo fleet.
Ken Kitamura Appointed Budget and Finance Deputy Director
Gov. David Ige has appointed the former business management officer at the Department of Human Services as deputy director at the Department of Budget and Finance.
Public Input Sought on Environmental Impact of Maunakea Leases and Easement
UH will hold meetings seeking public input on an Environmental Impact Statement Preparation Notice to replace the two existing leases and easement on Maunakea.
BBB: Beware of Fake Timeshare Resale & Escrow Companies
Consumers across the nation have lost over $90,000 from companies posing as legitimate timeshare resale and escrow companies.
Hirono, Google Promote Online Resources for Hawai‘i Small Businesses
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono addressed small business owners and entrepreneurs at Google’s Get Your Business Online workshop on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.
HVCB Welcomes Roth as Eastern Regional Director, Travel Industry Sales
HVCB announced that Alexandra Roth has joined the Bureau as eastern regional director of travel industry sales.
ARDA Supports Rise Foundation with $2,500 Donation
The Hawai‘i Chapter of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) recently donated $2,500 to the Hawai‘i Rise Foundation on Hawai‘i Island.
High School Sustainable Agriculture Program
The Kohala Center is offering two outdoor-education programs for Hawai‘i Island high school students during the public school spring intersession.
Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame to Induct Leaders
The sold-out 28th Annual Junior Achievement of Hawai‘i Business Hall of Fame Dinner takes place Friday, March 2, 2018 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Sheraton Waikīkī.
Hawai‘i Residents Featured as Clean Energy Leaders in National Project
Environment America announces that three Hawai‘i residents are leading voices for clean energy.
New HR Director Appointed for Hawai‘i County
The County of Hawai‘i’s Merit Appeals Board met on Wednesday to appoint William V. Brilhante, Jr. as the County’s new Director of Human Resources.
DOH Cites Water Company for HI-5 Violations
The DOH has cited Hawaiian Isles Water Company for delinquent reports and payments to the Deposit Beverage Container program from August through November 2017.
Hawai‘i Has Highest Residential Electric Prices in the U.S.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Hawai‘i has the highest residential electricity prices in the United States.
HHSC Public Meeting & Forum on Community Needs
The East Hawai‘i Regional Board of Directors of the Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) is holding its annual community meeting on Saturday, Feb. 24.
H.N. Greenwell Store Museum Reopens
Kona Historical Society reopened the historic H.N. Greenwell Store Museum to the public on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018.
Free Caregiving Workshop in Waimea
Talking to parents, children or other loved ones about caregiving is a tough, yet important conversation that many families don’t have until it’s too late.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
The County of Hawai‘i announces that Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events will occur between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
