Business
PUC Approves Customer Reward Programs
The Public Utilities Commission has approved a comprehensive new portfolio of programs that will reward customers of the Hawaiian Electric Companies.
How to Finance Your Business in Hawai‘i
Find out about commercial financing needed to grow your business at a workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 14, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Hawai‘i Care Choices Seeking Volunteers
Hospice of Hilo, now known as Hawai‘i Care Choices, provider of palliative, hospice and bereavement care to East Hawai‘i is looking to add to its volunteer team.
IRS Clarifies Some Common Early Filing Season Myths
With the 2018 filing season in full swing, the IRS offered taxpayers some basic tax and refund tips to clear up some common misbeliefs.
DPH Welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar for Island Events
The Democratic Party of Hawai‘i (DPH) announces that they are welcoming Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D – MN) to the islands for a speaking engagement and fundraiser.
Electronic Printing of Insurance Licenses Now Available
The Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division announces that all active licensees may now print their active insurance licenses, at no cost, online now.
ASB Promotes Ann Teranishi to Executive Vice President, Operations
American Savings Bank (ASB) announces that it has promoted Ann Teranishi, Senior Vice President, Director of Operations to Executive Vice President, Operations.
IRS Warns of New Filing Season Scam
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeing the emergence of a new filing season scam.
Free Public Talk: Learn to Improve Organizational Communication
The talk will be an interactive session to develop awareness of organizational communication.
Survey Reveals Top Valentine’s Day Gifts for 2018
Most Hawai‘i couples will spend $100 or less this holiday.
Registration Extended for Court Interpreter Orientation Workshops
The Hawai‘i State Judiciary announces that the deadline to register for the court interpreter orientation workshops has been extended.
SBDC Offers Social Media Workshops in Hilo in February
The Small Business Development Center of East Hawaii is offering three social media classes in Hilo in February.
Helicopter Operators Launch Hawaii Helicopter Association
Hawaii Helicopter Association was formed to address helicopter industry issues and to work with local community, state and federal agencies to address concerns.
3 Hawai‘i National Parks Seek Input on Proposed Fee Increase
The public is invited to comment on a proposed fee increase for an annual pass allowing unlimited entry to the three fee-charging national parks in Hawai‘i.
Settlement Reached With Japanese Pharmaceutical Company
Lidoderm is the brand-name for lidocaine patches, a transdermal patch widely prescribed for relief of pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia, a common complication of shingles.
Hirono Continues Advocacy to Protect Sea Grant College Program
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) and Chris Murphy urged the president to fund the National Sea Grant College Program at no less than current levels.
Hawaiian Airlines Launches Health & Wellness In-Flight Video Series
Hawaiian Airlines’ transpacific guests now have access to health and wellness video content produced by the airline for its in-flight programming.
HFS Federal Credit Union Scholarship Deadline, Feb. 28
This year, HFS FCU will award seven $2,500 scholarships totaling $17,500 to graduating Big Island high school seniors.
Public Libraries Offering Free Events in February
Events will be offered throughout the month for adults, teenagers and children.
NHCH Welcomes New Oncologist
Dr. William Ryan, board certified oncologist, has joined the Cancer Center at North Hawai‘i Community Hospital.
