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Study: Hilo has Highest Transportation Costs in Nation
Hilo also ranks among the most expensive cities for groceries and utilities.
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center Elects New Board Members
The Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center announces that Julie Hugo and Jennifer Ng were elected to the board of directors of the East Hawai‘i’s sole nonprofit community mediation center.
Hawai‘i’s Unemployment Rate at 2% in December
The Hawai‘i State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for December was 2%.
Hanabusa, Gabbard Urge Equal Banking Access for State-Licensed Marijuana Businesses
Lawmakers called on FinCEN to maintain federal guidance allowing licensed marijuana-related businesses to access financial institutions without facing federal prosecution.
First Hawaiian Bank is a Top 10 Bank in America
Forbes magazine issued their annual America’s 100 Largest Bank List and First Hawaiian Bank, Hawai‘i’s largest bank, came in ranked at #9.
Swim Stadium Schedule Revised Due to Staff Shortage
Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium in Hilo will operate on a temporary revised schedule.
Schatz Fights for Military Pay During Government Shutdown
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz has called on Republicans to join Democrats in passing the Pay Our Military Act.
Study: Average Hawaiʻi Smoker Spends $2 Million Over Lifetime
Hawaii ranks among top states in nation with highest financial costs for smokers.
Pāhoa Ranked No. 5 in Nation for Cheap Snowbird Vacation Rentals
Pāhoa was named among the 25 Most Affordable Snowbird Destinations for 2018.
USPS Prices Increase Sunday, Jan. 21
The United States Postal Service announces that a pricing change will take effect on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018.
Roy Catalani Appointed as HDOT Deputy Director of Administration
Hawai‘i Gov. David Y. Ige announced the appointment of Roy Catalani to serve as deputy director of the Administration Division within the HDOT.
10th Annual Operation Kohola Guardian
In ongoing support of Operation Kohola Guardian, Coast Guard crews conducted patrols off Maui Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018.
Hawai‘i Launches Ocean Resources Management Plan Dashboard
The launch of the Hawai‘i Ocean Resources Management Plan (ORMP) Dashboard was announced by the Office of Planning’s Coastal Zone Management Program.
2017 Saw Big Surge in Solar Installations
Hawaiian Electric Companies’ reports that more than 100 megawatts of solar were installed across the service territories in 2017.
2018 Nahelehele Dryland Forest Symposium set for Feb. 9
The event will highlight dryland forest ecology and restoration efforts in Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i Walmart Wellness Day, Jan. 20
All Hawai‘i Walmart stores will be hosting the first Walmart Wellness Day event of the year on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Rep. Gabbard Announces Legislation to Save Net Neutrality
Hawai‘i Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and a coalition of more than 80 Members of Congress will introduce legislation to block the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) decision to unravel net neutrality.
Employers Beware of Form W-2 Scam
The IRS, state tax agencies and the tax industry are urging all employers to educate their payroll personnel about a Form W-2 phishing scam.
Cardiology Clinic Relocating to NHCH
The North Hawai‘i Health & Wellness Cardiology Clinic, located at Hale Ola Pono, will be relocating to the Lucy Henriques Medical Center building at North Hawai’i Community Hospital.
28th Annual Na Po‘e Pa‘ahana Awards
Big Island residents won first and second place awards in five categories as Hawai‘i’s hospitality industry honored the best-of-the-best of its employees.
