Business

Think golf meets cosmic bowling and long-range yard darts. The Big Island’s newest attraction combines the challenge of hitting glow-in-the-dark golf balls and striking lighted targets from 40 to about 120 yards out with a party-like atmosphere complete with a disco light show and music.

The UHERO report lists several key takeaways for the upcoming year.

So far, Hawaiian Naturist Park is the only naturalist B&B on the Big Island certified by the American Association for Nude Recreation.

Alaska reached the deal in December to purchase Hawaiian Airlines for approximately $1.9 billion.

The 1,000-acre cacao and coffee farm nestled about 5 miles above Hilo, just a 10 minute drive up Aumauulu Road from downtown, on the gentle slopes of Mauna Kea on the Big Island, invites guests to experience the entire process from tree to tasty treat.

The Big Island’s newest and only indoor miniature golf course is now open to play through, featuring 18 holes inspired by different games.

Keiki and Kope officially opened in mid-December. Business has been good as it’s also filling a void where parents can take their children to after-school programs and drop-off childcare.

Matsuyama Food and Fuel opened on Dec. 27. A grand opening with a blessing is scheduled for sometime in February.

Denise Westbrook owns and operates the Big Island Social Dance Club, which she opened last May. The upcoming grand opening is Jan. 20.

A benefit of joining a gym is meeting other people who can support you in your fitness goals.

Phoenix and Kimberleigh Finnegan and their family opened their doors this year on New Year’s Eve for anyone, no matter how much money they have, to gather with them for a good meal and an entire holiday experience.

From resorts to hotels, the Big Island offers a unique and pleasant stay for travelers.

Google will pay $630 million in restitution, minus costs and fees, to consumers who made purchases on the Google Play Store between August 2016 and September of this year and were harmed by anti-competitive practices.

Because of the delayed arrival in Hilo, regularly scheduled Hilo to Honolulu sailing will now depart today and is estimated to arrive Wednesday in Honolulu. There are no changes to cargo acceptance or gate hours at the Port of Hilo.

This is the third time readers of Scuba Diving magazine have chosen Kona Honu as the best overall dive shop.

A routine inspection by the U.S. Coast Guard late Monday turned up an issue with the fire suppression system at the shipping company’s port facility.

The hundreds of people who come to the farm from the first weekend of November until 2 p.m. Christmas Eve to take home a tree can count on the Bradwells and their staff to deliver a true holiday experience.

Pilikana Boutique opened in 2018 and is located in the Brew Block Kona, 74-5606 Pawai Place. Kila Quam started the business as a way to create a space for local and Native Hawaiian creators to put their wares on display.

Alaska Air Group, Inc. with acquire the airline for $18 per share cash. Alaska Air will also take on Hawaiian’s $0.9 billion net debt.

Cyber Monday comes on the heels of Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.