Business
Hawai‘i Unemployment Remains at 2.1 Percent in February
The unemployment rate represents an increase of 2,300 jobs over the month.
BBB Warns Online Shoppers About Paw Prime, Affinity Pets
Since January 2017, consumers shopping through Paw Prime have reported an estimated $3,000 in losses.
Hawaiian & Japan Airlines to Begin Codeshare Ticket Sales
Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines began sales of their highly-anticipated codeshare flights for travel starting March 25, 2018.
Hawai‘i Teachers Honored During Education Week
The House of Representative recognized teachers from across the state for their contributions to education during Education Week at the State Capitol.
California Jerky Factory Product Recalled
California Jerky Factory Inc. is recalling approximately 1,238 pounds of beef jerky products.
Hawai‘i Companies Wanted for Tokyo International Gift Show
DBEDT is looking for companies to showcase their Hawai‘i-made products at the autumn 2018 Tokyo International Gift Show.
Corrections Officer Recruitment Open for All Hawaiian Islands
The Department of Public Safety is looking to fill Adult Correction Officer (ACO) vacancies on Hawai‘i Island, O‘ahu, Kaua‘i and Maui.
Journalist to Speak About Work Protecting Press Freedoms
Michelle Betz will speak about her experiences supporting press freedoms in sub-Saharan Africa as part of a newsmaker luncheon in Hilo on Thursday, March 29.
Hawaiian Airlines Offers Change Fee Waiver Due to Northeast Storm
Guests holding tickets for travel on Hawaiian Airlines or its codeshare flights to/from/via JFK between March 20 and 21, will be permitted a waiver of change fee.
Governor Nominates UH Energy Specialist to PUC
Gov. David Ige has nominated University of Hawai‘i energy specialist Jennifer “Jennie” Potter to the Public Utilities Commission.
Improvements Underway at Kua Bay in Kekaha Kai State Park
A park improvement project expected to take three months has begun at the Maninʻōwali (Kua Bay) section of Kekaha Kai State Park in Kona on Hawai‘i Island.
Hawai‘i Island’s Greenwell Farms Earns Best Agritourism Award
Greenwell Farms in Kealakekua on the Big Island was named “Best Agriculture Tourism Destination” in the agritourism category.
Omidyar Fellows Program Recruiting for Cohort VI
Change makers and leaders in Hawai‘i are invited to apply for the sixth cohort of the Omidyar Fellows.
Hawaiian Airlines Flights to Show Native Hawaiian Education Series
The in-flight videos will be shown on Hawaiian Airlines international flights.
Hawai‘i DOH Approves 5th Medical Cannabis Dispensary
The Hawai‘i DOH has issued a formal notice to proceed to Cure Oahu after the dispensary completed laboratory testing requirements and passed final inspection.
Big Island Press Club Announces Annual Awards
BIPC announces that it has awarded its annual meritorious Torch of Light Award to Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest and the Lava Tube dishonor award to the state Office of Information Practices.
American Savings Bank Donates $65,000 to Scholarship Fund
American Savings Bank has donated $65,000 to the American Savings Bank Endowed Scholarship Fund.
Sheraton Kona Executive: ‘A Woman Who Means Business’
Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa has recognized JoAnn Lenhardt as the resort’s first-ever female executive to be a Women Who Mean Business honoree.
Hawai‘i Life Now Accepting Grant Applications
Local nonprofit organizations that serve Hawai‘i’s children are encouraged to apply for grant funding under this broad “Caring for our Keiki” campaign.
T.J. Maxx Opens in Prince Kūhiō Plaza
The wait is over for Hilo residents wanting to take advantage of shopping discounts at the new T.J. Maxx store in East Hawai‘i.
