Business
DOH Cites Sam Choy’s Kai Lanai Restaurant
A Notice of Violation and Order against Kona Daze LLC (dba Sam Choy’s Kai Lanai) was issued by the Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) with a penalty.
Mayor’s Office Asks Spectrum Not to Change PEG Channels
Spectrum (formerly, Oceanic Time Warner Cable) is considering changing and moving the PEG programming station channel numbers throughout the State of Hawai‘i.
Bill Introduced to Create ‘Aunty Dottie Thompson Hale’
Council member Sue Lee Loy has introduced a bill to name the building the Merrie Monarch Festival leases as its headquarters the “Aunty Dottie Thompson Hale”
Net Decrease in Hotel Units on Hawai‘i Island in 2017
HTA released the 2017 Visitor Plant Inventory (VPI), which showed that visitor accommodation units statewide increased to 80,336 units.
FoodCorps Recruitment for 2018-19 School Year Begins
The national FoodCorps program is currently accepting applications from emerging food justice leaders for the 2018-19 school year.
IRS: Taxpayers Could See Paycheck Changes by February
The Internal Revenue Service released Notice 1036, which updates the income-tax withholding tables for 2018.
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Names New Hawaiʻi Director
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation announced the hiring of Tiare Turang Holm as Hawaiʻi director.
Applicants Wanted for Hawai‘i Ethics Commission
The Judicial Council is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on the Hawai‘i State Ethics Commission. The term will run from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2022.
Hawaii Vanilla Company Selected for Mana Up Program
Hawaiian Vanilla Company on Hawai‘i Island, a boutique vanilla farm that creates over 60 different vanilla infused products, has been selected by Mana Up.
State Hospital Earns Comprehensive Accreditation
The Hawai‘i State Hospital, a 202-bed psychiatric facility in Kaneohe operated by the Hawai‘i Department of Health, has earned a comprehensive accreditation.
First Hawaiian CFO to Leave the Company
First Hawaiian Inc. and First Hawaiian Bank Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Michael Ching will be leaving the company.
HCFCU Raises $15,000 for Hawai‘i Island United Way
The HCFCU staff opened their wallets and donated $15,000 during the Hawai‘i Island United Way annual employee campaign.
Waimea’s Kohala Center Awarded $90,000 EPA Grant
The Kohala Center in Waimea is receiving a $90,000 grant announced today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jams World Rocks New Spring Print
Jams World, the multi-generational, made-in-Hawai‘i clothing company, has announced the launch of its new print, called “Ice Pop.”
Queens’ MarketPlace Job Fair, Jan. 13
Numerous shops and restaurants within the Waikoloa Beach Resort resort shopping center on Hawai‘i Island are looking for candidates with a strong work drive.
Hawaiian Airlines Completes Inaugural Airbus A321neo Flight
As more of the A321neo aircraft arrive, Hawaiian will introduce new routes, including a Los Angeles (LAX)-Kona (KOA) on the Island of Hawai‘i this summer.
Royal Kona Resort Receives Blue Zone Approval
As the first hotel on Hawai‘i Island to be approved, Royal Kona Resort launches their new wellness program as a part of their growing wellness initiatives.
Hawaiian Airlines Adding New Flights
Hawaiian Airlines announced it will begin daily non-stop flights between Long Beach (LGB) and Honolulu (HNL) this summer.
$3 Million in Improvements Slated for Honoka‘a High & Intermediate
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige released $3 million in Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funding for Honoka‘a High and Intermediate School.
HPD Warns About Telephone and Internet Scams
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking the public to continue to be aware and knowledgeable of many types of telephone and internet scams.
