Business
Finalists for Student Appointment to UH Board of Regents Named
The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents Candidate Advisory Council (CAC) has presented a list of candidates to Gov. David Ige to fill one Student seat.
Legislation Introduced to Give Federal Workers a Raise
The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, was introduced by U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.).
Public Invited to Kona-Kohala Chamber Networking Event
The public is invited to the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s networking event, AfterHours, on Jan. 17 at Lanihau Center, located at 75-5595 Palani Drive.
West Hawai‘i Teledentistry Pilot Expands to Maui
A DOH survey, titled the Hawai‘i Smiles report, which was released in 2016 confirmed Hawai‘i’s children have the highest prevalence of tooth decay in the nation.
DOH Cites Sam Choy’s Kai Lanai Restaurant
A Notice of Violation and Order against Kona Daze LLC (dba Sam Choy’s Kai Lanai) was issued by the Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) with a penalty.
Mayor’s Office Asks Spectrum Not to Change PEG Channels
Spectrum (formerly, Oceanic Time Warner Cable) is considering changing and moving the PEG programming station channel numbers throughout the State of Hawai‘i.
Bill Introduced to Create ‘Aunty Dottie Thompson Hale’
Council member Sue Lee Loy has introduced a bill to name the building the Merrie Monarch Festival leases as its headquarters the “Aunty Dottie Thompson Hale”
Net Decrease in Hotel Units on Hawai‘i Island in 2017
HTA released the 2017 Visitor Plant Inventory (VPI), which showed that visitor accommodation units statewide increased to 80,336 units.
FoodCorps Recruitment for 2018-19 School Year Begins
The national FoodCorps program is currently accepting applications from emerging food justice leaders for the 2018-19 school year.
IRS: Taxpayers Could See Paycheck Changes by February
The Internal Revenue Service released Notice 1036, which updates the income-tax withholding tables for 2018.
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Names New Hawaiʻi Director
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation announced the hiring of Tiare Turang Holm as Hawaiʻi director.
Applicants Wanted for Hawai‘i Ethics Commission
The Judicial Council is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on the Hawai‘i State Ethics Commission. The term will run from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2022.
Hawaii Vanilla Company Selected for Mana Up Program
Hawaiian Vanilla Company on Hawai‘i Island, a boutique vanilla farm that creates over 60 different vanilla infused products, has been selected by Mana Up.
State Hospital Earns Comprehensive Accreditation
The Hawai‘i State Hospital, a 202-bed psychiatric facility in Kaneohe operated by the Hawai‘i Department of Health, has earned a comprehensive accreditation.
First Hawaiian CFO to Leave the Company
First Hawaiian Inc. and First Hawaiian Bank Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Michael Ching will be leaving the company.
HCFCU Raises $15,000 for Hawai‘i Island United Way
The HCFCU staff opened their wallets and donated $15,000 during the Hawai‘i Island United Way annual employee campaign.
Waimea’s Kohala Center Awarded $90,000 EPA Grant
The Kohala Center in Waimea is receiving a $90,000 grant announced today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jams World Rocks New Spring Print
Jams World, the multi-generational, made-in-Hawai‘i clothing company, has announced the launch of its new print, called “Ice Pop.”
Queens’ MarketPlace Job Fair, Jan. 13
Numerous shops and restaurants within the Waikoloa Beach Resort resort shopping center on Hawai‘i Island are looking for candidates with a strong work drive.
Hawaiian Airlines Completes Inaugural Airbus A321neo Flight
As more of the A321neo aircraft arrive, Hawaiian will introduce new routes, including a Los Angeles (LAX)-Kona (KOA) on the Island of Hawai‘i this summer.
