Business
Hirono Leads Effort to Recognize Fred Korematsu Day, Denounce Hate and Discrimination
The resolution recognizes Jan. 30, as the “Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution” and denounces any effort to discriminate against communities based on national origin or religion
Applications for Kupu’s Free Programs on the Big Island Available
Kupu, a conservation and youth education organization, announced that applications are now open
IRS Tax Tips
The Internal Revenue Service said that it successfully started accepting and processing 2017 federal individual income tax returns.
Waimea Town Meeting to Focus on Medical Cannabis
Representatives of Hawaiian Ethos have been invited to a (WCA) Town Meeting to provide an overview of their plans to cultivate and dispense medical cannabis.
Fellowship Awarded to UH Hilo Alumnus for Bee Research
A University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo alumnus who has returned to the university as a postdoctoral fellow was awarded a fellowship from the Society of Conservation Biology.
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.
Hawaiʻi CC to Host Open House for Prospective Students
The free event will be held on Feb. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Hilo.
PUC Opens Investigation of Legislation’s Impact on Public Utilities in Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission has opened a new proceeding to investigate the impact of the recently signed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
BOH Employees Raise Over $11K for Polynesian Voyaging Society
More than $11,000 was raised by Bank of Hawaiʻi employees and retirees for the Polynesian Voyaging Society
Suicide Prevention Workshop
The Hilo Medical Center invites residents to a suicide prevention workshop.
John Keawe to Perform at Kona Community Hospital Auxiliary Benefit
The event will feature entertainment from Grammy and multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning slack-key guitarist John Keawe
IRS, Partners Across the Nation Mark EITC Awareness Day
The Internal Revenue Service and its partners across the country remind taxpayers about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) on EITC Awareness Day.
Hawai‘i Information Service Achieves ‘Platinum’ Certification
Hawai‘i Information Service (HIS) announces that it has achieved the highest level of certification for its implementation of core real estate technology.
A Look Inside the Most Expensive Homes for Sale on Hawaiʻi Island
There are currently 28 homes for sale across the state that have a sales price between $16-70 million. Five of those homes are located on the Big Island.
Creative Lab Hawai‘i Announces Start of 2018 Season
(DBEDT) Creative Industries Division (CID) announces its 2018 Creative Lab Hawai‘i (CLH) Media Programs in Screenwriting, Producing, Web Series and Ideation.
Free Tax Help for Low Income Families
Goodwill Hawai‘i is now taking appointments to help individuals or families who earned $54,000 or less in 2017 and do not own a home or business prepare taxes.
Statewide Hotels Set New Annual Records
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) reports that hotels in the Hawaiian Islands averaged a record $212 in revenue per available room.
Hawaiian Airlines Announces New Executive Chef Lee Anne Wong
Hawaiian Airlines has announced it has selected Lee Anne Wong, chef and owner of Honolulu’s Koko Head Café, to lead its in-flight dining program.
USPS to Host Public Meeting in Ocean View, Feb. 13
The U.S. Postal Service is hosting an informational meeting regarding the Contract Postal Unit (CPU) located in Ocean View on the island of Hawai‘i.
County Seeking Tenant Applications for Lei Kupuna Housing Project
(OHCD) is seeking applications for tenants in remaining project-based voucher two-bedroom/one bath units at the Lei Kupuna Housing Project in Kailua-Kona.
