Business
Gas Prices Surge Despite Record-Breaking Production
U.S. oil inventories are down 77 million barrels vs. one year ago—a tremendous drop.
Big Island Teachers Attend National Summit
Top Hawai‘i educators will be featured presenters alongside dozens of nationally recognized authors, speakers and educators from across the U.S.
Senate Democrats Introduce ANTIQUITIES Act
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono and Tom Udall (D-N.M.) introduced legislation today, to enhance protections for national monuments against the Trump administration’s.
Sponsors Sought for Summer Food Service Program
The Hawai‘i Department of Education announces that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is seeking sponsor orga.nizations
Hawai‘i’s Visitor Statistics Results for 2017
The president and CEO of the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) George D. Szigeti, issued the following statement commenting on Hawai‘i’s visitor statistics results for 2017.
Hirono to Trump: Nominate a U.S. Ambassador to South Korea ASAP
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, released the following statement after Victor Cha confirmed that he is no longer being considered to serve as the ambassador to South Korea.
Jason Minami Appointed as Deputy Director of Human Resources Development
Kamehameha Schools Senior Ethics and Compliance Consultant Jason Minami was appointed by Gov. David Ige as deputy director of the Department of Human Resources Development (DHRD).
AARP Announces Free Tax Service Sites on Hawai‘i Island
AARP will offer free tax services throughout Hawai‘i Island beginning Feb. 1.
Centralizing Technology Between Medical Care Teams
Health care providers throughout the state of Hawai‘i are using new technology from a project led by the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.
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
