Business
Kaiser Recognizes Hawai‘i Doctors for National Award
Kaiser Permanente recognized Hawai‘i Island physician Daryl Kurozawa and Tammi Onaha as recipients of the national David Lawrence Community Service Award.
Albizia Removal and Control Projects Planned
The Hawai‘i Island Albizia Task Force is pleased to announce over $1 million of albizia removal and control projects are planned for 2018.
Support Group for Cancer Patients and Families
North Hawai‘i Community Hospital’s offers a monthly support group for cancer patients from throughout Hawai‘i Island, as well as their families and caregivers.
Kona-Kohala Chamber Networking Event Open to the Public
The public is invited to the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s networking event, AfterHours.
Better Business Bureau Scholarships Available for Hawai‘i Students
The Better Business Bureau Northwest & Pacific announces that they are extending the application deadline for the 2018 Students of Integrity Scholarship.
Hilton Waikoloa Village Replaces Plastic Straws with Sustainable Alternatives
THE LAST STRAW: To care for Hawai‘i’s marine environment, the Hilton Waikoloa Village switches to compostable paper straws in its food and beverage operations.
Hawai‘i Island Living + Design Show
Coming up on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 17 and 18, the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce presents the 13th Annual Hawai‘i Island Living+Design Show.
AARP to Hold Retirement Planning Workshops
AARP Hawai‘i is offering free Think of Your Future workshops in Waimea, Kailua-Kona and Hilo over the next few weeks.
EPA Reaches Agreement With Syngenta for Farmworker Safety Violations
Syngenta will develop a curriculum and training materials tailored to local growers who face pesticide compliance challenges related to language, literacy, geographic and cultural factors.
Community Meetings Regarding Proposed Increase in General Excise Tax
The Mayor’s office is encouraging the public to attend community meetings scheduled islandwide regarding a proposed .05% General Excise Tax (GET) surcharge.
Presentation on Bio-Based Economy
A public lecture on developing a sustainable bio-based economy, will be held by Peter Matlock of the Joint BioEnergy Institute.
Writers, Agents, Publishers to Attend Writers Conference
Writers, literary agents and publishers will convene on Kaua‘i this fall to take part in the fourth annual Kaua‘i Writers Conference.
Hawai‘i School Counselors Care
In celebration of National School Counseling Week, counselor Silvia Koch shares the joys and challenges of the profession.
UH Press to Publish Rapa Nui Journal
Rapa Nui Journal includes studies on Easter Island and the Eastern Polynesian region.
Companies Ask Approval to Seek New Renewable Projects
Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawai‘i Electric Light Companies are asking the Public Utilities Commission for approval to seek new renewable projects.
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.
