Business
$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.
Brown Bag Lunch Series Talk with Colonel Lewis
The nonprofit Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center is hosting a free talk on Thursday, March 15, 2018 as part of their “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” Brown Bag Lunch Series.
Cerf Named NHERC Director
Dr. Kei-Lin K.H. Cerf has been appointed director of the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo North Hawai’i Education and Research Center (NHERC).
Boeing ‘Dreamliner’ to Join Hawaiian Airlines Fleet
Hawaiian Airlines has executed a non-binding Letter of Intent for the purchase of 10 Boeing 787-9 aircraft with purchase rights for an additional 10 aircraft.
2018 HCC Alumni of the Year: Lacy Deniz
Reporter Lacy Deniz, who was born and raised in Hōnaunau, always dreamed of being a television news reporter.
Zonta to Honor Hirono & Community Leader with Rose Award
The Zonta Club of Hilo will honor Sen. Mazie Hirono and community leader, Irene Nagao, with its biennial “Rose Award of Excellence”.
Three Hawai‘i Island Tech Companies Receive HSBIR Funding
HTDC has awarded more than $1 million in grants to Hawai‘i-based companies.
BIPC Call for Scholarship Applicants
The Big Island Press Club (BIPC) announces the availability of scholarships for students pursuing higher education in journalism and related careers.
Learn How to Run a Great Meeting
The Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center hosts another training on how to “Run a Great Meeting” with Elizabeth Kent, J.D., on Thursday and Friday, March 8 and 9, 2018.
Rental Scam Uses Legitimate Businesses Name
Better Business Bureau Northwest & Pacific is issuing an alert about scammers impersonating the BBB Accredited Business Kaua‘i Calls! Set Your Heart Free.
HCFCU Offers Free Estate Planning Seminar
Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union is sponsoring “Estate Planning 101,” a free educational seminar…
