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Key IRS Identity Theft Indicators Continue Dramatic Decline in 2017
Security Summit Marks 2017 Progress Against Identity Theft .
Free Tax Preparation for Seniors and Others
Hawai‘i seniors and other community members who need expert assistance with preparing their 2017 tax returns by the Tuesday, April 17, 2018.
Big Island Has State’s Highest Renewable Energy Percentage
The Hawai‘i Electric Light Company announces that the companies achieved a consolidated 27% renewable portfolio standard in 2017.
PUC Approves HECO’s Grid Modernization Plans
Regulators have approved Hawaiian Electric Companies’ implementation of its multi-year grid modernization strategy.
Second Annual Global Tea Innovation Symposium
Land owners, developers, real estate brokers, prospective Hawai‘i Tea Estate owners and anyone interested in learning about innovation locally and globally in the world of tea are invited to the Second Annual Global Tea Innovation Symposium.
DBEDT Predicts Improved Economy in 2018
DBEDT predicts an improved economic condition in 2018 due to short-term increase in business and household income resulting from federal tax reform.
HECO to Launch 2 New Rooftop Solar Programs
The Hawaiian Electric Companies will soon offer two new private rooftop solar programs.
Application Deadline to Serve on State Ethics Commission Extended
The Hawai‘i Judiciary announces that the Judicial Council has extended the deadline to apply for two upcoming vacancies on the Hawai‘i State Ethics Commission.
Herbert Shipman Park Shipman Playground Reopens
Herbert Shipman Park playground in Kea‘au reopened on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.
Community Colleges Announce UH Transfer Days
University of Hawaiʻi community college students have just received letters offering an auto-admission option to attend a four-year UH campus in the fall.
Endangered Species Recovery Committee Seeking Applications
The State Endangered Species Recovery Committee (ESRC) is now accepting applications for the Hawaiian cultural practitioner position on the commission.
PUC Approves Customer Reward Programs
The Public Utilities Commission has approved a comprehensive new portfolio of programs that will reward customers of the Hawaiian Electric Companies.
How to Finance Your Business in Hawai‘i
Find out about commercial financing needed to grow your business at a workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 14, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Hawai‘i Care Choices Seeking Volunteers
Hospice of Hilo, now known as Hawai‘i Care Choices, provider of palliative, hospice and bereavement care to East Hawai‘i is looking to add to its volunteer team.
IRS Clarifies Some Common Early Filing Season Myths
With the 2018 filing season in full swing, the IRS offered taxpayers some basic tax and refund tips to clear up some common misbeliefs.
DPH Welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar for Island Events
The Democratic Party of Hawai‘i (DPH) announces that they are welcoming Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D – MN) to the islands for a speaking engagement and fundraiser.
Electronic Printing of Insurance Licenses Now Available
The Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division announces that all active licensees may now print their active insurance licenses, at no cost, online now.
ASB Promotes Ann Teranishi to Executive Vice President, Operations
American Savings Bank (ASB) announces that it has promoted Ann Teranishi, Senior Vice President, Director of Operations to Executive Vice President, Operations.
IRS Warns of New Filing Season Scam
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeing the emergence of a new filing season scam.
Free Public Talk: Learn to Improve Organizational Communication
The talk will be an interactive session to develop awareness of organizational communication.
