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Kona Historical Society to Host Membership Meeting
Kona Historical Society will host its annual membership meeting on Thursday, March 8, 2018, from 5 to 7 p.m. at its Kealakekua headquarters.
Kona Historical Society Annual Membership Meeting
Kona Historical Society will host their Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, March 8, 2018, from 5 to 7 p.m. at their Kealakekua headquarters.
Updated Withholding Calculator, Form W-4 Released
The Internal Revenue Service released an updated Withholding Calculator on IRS.gov and a new version of Form W-4.
Traffic Signal Work for Henry Street
Public Works Traffic Division will be configuring the traffic signals to accommodate the newly installed left turn pocket on Henry Street.
Puna Gallery and Gift Emporium to Open March 3
Puna Gallery and Gift Emporium, a family-run, fine art gallery and gift shop located in the heart of Old Pāhoa Town, will hold a soft opening on March 3.
Electric Companies Seek New Renewable Generation
The Hawaiian Electric Companies formally began the search for new, grid-scale renewable energy projects for O‘ahu, Maui and Hawai‘i Island.
Sheraton Kona Names New Director of Sales
The Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keahou Bay announces that James “Jim” Palank has been selected as the new Director of Sales.
NHCH Welcomes New Orthopedic Surgeon
NHCH is pleased to announce that Dr. Jason Tani, board certified orthopedic surgeon, has joined the Orthopedic Clinic at North Hawai‘i Health & Wellness.
Bill to Provide Hawaiʻi With Floriculture Research Funding
The bill would authorize grants up to $250,000 annually for selected states to research and develop new and disease-resistant varieties of tropical flowers.
Finalists Named for Hawaiʻi County UH Board of Regents
The names of three candidates have been presented to Gov. David Ige to fill one Hawaiʻi County seat for an appointment for the UH Board of Regents.
Report: Hawai‘i Residents Pay Lowest Property Taxes in Nation
On average, American households spend $2,197 on real-estate property taxes every year.
Hawai‘i Consumer Debt Shows Highest Increase in U.S. in 2017
Hawai‘i consumer debt increased 4.1% between the first and fourth quarter of 2017—the highest rate in the nation.
Hilo Airport Parking Lot to Undergo Construction
The Hawai‘i DOT Airports Division will begin resurfacing work and improvements at the Hilo International Airport Main Parking Lot on Monday. March 5, 2018.
Electric Companies Warn of Phone Scams
On Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, the companies received dozens of fraud reports from customers on O‘ahu and Hawai‘i Island.
Foodland Expands Number of Blue Zones Stores in Hawai‘i
Foodland has expanded the number of Blue Zone grocery stores across the state from six to 11 locations.
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.
