Business
IRS, Partners Across the Nation Mark EITC Awareness Day
The Internal Revenue Service and its partners across the country remind taxpayers about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) on EITC Awareness Day.
Hawai‘i Information Service Achieves ‘Platinum’ Certification
Hawai‘i Information Service (HIS) announces that it has achieved the highest level of certification for its implementation of core real estate technology.
A Look Inside the Most Expensive Homes for Sale on Hawaiʻi Island
There are currently 28 homes for sale across the state that have a sales price between $16-70 million. Five of those homes are located on the Big Island.
Creative Lab Hawai‘i Announces Start of 2018 Season
(DBEDT) Creative Industries Division (CID) announces its 2018 Creative Lab Hawai‘i (CLH) Media Programs in Screenwriting, Producing, Web Series and Ideation.
Free Tax Help for Low Income Families
Goodwill Hawai‘i is now taking appointments to help individuals or families who earned $54,000 or less in 2017 and do not own a home or business prepare taxes.
Statewide Hotels Set New Annual Records
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) reports that hotels in the Hawaiian Islands averaged a record $212 in revenue per available room.
Hawaiian Airlines Announces New Executive Chef Lee Anne Wong
Hawaiian Airlines has announced it has selected Lee Anne Wong, chef and owner of Honolulu’s Koko Head Café, to lead its in-flight dining program.
USPS to Host Public Meeting in Ocean View, Feb. 13
The U.S. Postal Service is hosting an informational meeting regarding the Contract Postal Unit (CPU) located in Ocean View on the island of Hawai‘i.
County Seeking Tenant Applications for Lei Kupuna Housing Project
(OHCD) is seeking applications for tenants in remaining project-based voucher two-bedroom/one bath units at the Lei Kupuna Housing Project in Kailua-Kona.
Big Island Businesses Donate $8,000 to ‘The Food Basket’
Locally-owned and operated Big Island businesses – Aloha Grown, Creative Arts Hawai‘i and Parker Ranch Store – raised $8,000 for The Food Basket, Inc.
UH Hilo Team Headed for State Leadership Conference
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo has announced that it is sending 10 ambassadors to compete at the HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) – State Leadership Conference.
ʻŌhiʻa Seed Conservation Workshop to be Held in Waimea
The free public workshop will be held on Feb. 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. in Waimea.
Free Home Ownership Seminar to be Held on Jan. 27
Attendees will learn important information to consider when buying their first home.
Cybersecurity Training Program for High School Girls
Hawai‘i Gov. David Y. Ige is encouraging high school girls to participate in the first major cybersecurity training program specifically for young women.
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.
