Business
ASB Rolls Out Holiday Bonuses, Increases Salaries
As a result of the recently passed federal tax laws, ASB is sharing some of its tax savings with its teammates, increasing its starting wage effective Jan. 1.
HCFCU Offers $20,000 for Scholarships
Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union will be accepting applications for its 2018 scholarship program starting Jan. 2, 2018.
StarKist Fined Millions for Environmental Violations
Starkist will pay $2.6 million to American Samoa and $3.9 million to the U.S.
Hawai‘i County Unemployment Remains Low in November
Statewide, unemployment lies at a new record low at 2.0 percent in November.
Improvements at Hilo Harbor Completed
The Pier 4 cargo wharf project, the Pier 1 cargo yard and passenger terminal improvements at Hilo Harbor have been completed.
Sen. Hirono: Canada Preclearance Will Benefit Economy
Canada’s approved legislation to implement a 2015 agreement with the U.S. to expand Customs and Border Protection preclearance locations in its airports.
Sen. Hirono: New Scoot Flight Strengthens Hawai‘i’s Visitor Industry
The new Scoot flights are projected to generate $79 million in visitor spending and support 971 jobs in Hawai‘i.
Free Wi-Fi Offered at HNL
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation Airports Division is offering free Wi-Fi at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport—just in time for the holidays.
Partners In Development Foundation Receives HCF FLEX Grant
Partners In Development Foundation has received a $49,000 grant award for unrestricted support from the Hawai‘i Community Foundation.
Hawaiian Airlines Partners with Mana Up to Support Island Entrepreneurs
Through its 12-week accelerator program, Mana Up will build distribution channels through partners and digital platforms, connect companies to advisors…
NHCH Receives Recognition for Mammography
North Hawaii Community Hospital has been awarded the prestigious American College of Radiology accreditation in mammography.
Kona Historical Society Receives $40,000 Grant
With support from this grant, Kona Historical Society will continue to serve 60,000-plus current annual visitors from West Hawai‘i and elsewhere.
Hawaiian Airlines to Implement ‘Smart Bags’ Restrictions
Hawaiian Airlines will no longer accept smart bags containing non-removable lithium ion batteries as checked or carry-on luggage beginning Jan. 15, 2018.
UH Hilo Chancellor Search Begins
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Chancellor Search Advisory Committee has been appointed; the committee will begin meeting immediately.
IRS: What to Do Before the Tax Year Ends
As tax filing season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that they need to get ready for filing season.
West Hawai‘i Landfill Closes Due to Weather
The West Hawai‘i Sanitary Landfill in Waikoloa is temporarily closed until further notice due to adverse weather conditions.
Hawaiian Telcom Expands Fiber Broadband to 5,000 Rural Hawai‘i Locations
Hawaiian Telcom expanded 1 gig availability by more than 50% to more than 140,000 residences and businesses on the Big Island, O‘ahu, Kaua‘i and Maui.
VIDEO UPDATE: GoFarm Hawai’i Receives More Funds for Farmer Training
GoFarm Hawai‘i has received $600,000 from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program.
Gov. Ige Unveils Supplemental Budget Proposal
Gov. David Ige is asking the state Legislature to continue supporting programs that tackle many of the challenges Hawai‘i’s communities face.
‘Big Data’ to Help Big Island Realtors Generate New Business
Remine is a property intelligence platform that combines property and consumer data to create actionable intelligence for real estate professionals…
