Business
Royal Kona Resort Receives Blue Zone Approval
As the first hotel on Hawai‘i Island to be approved, Royal Kona Resort launches their new wellness program as a part of their growing wellness initiatives.
Hawaiian Airlines Adding New Flights
Hawaiian Airlines announced it will begin daily non-stop flights between Long Beach (LGB) and Honolulu (HNL) this summer.
$3 Million in Improvements Slated for Honoka‘a High & Intermediate
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige released $3 million in Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funding for Honoka‘a High and Intermediate School.
HPD Warns About Telephone and Internet Scams
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking the public to continue to be aware and knowledgeable of many types of telephone and internet scams.
Hawai‘i Island Gas Prices Increases 15 Cents Per Gallon
The average retail gasoline prices on Hawai‘i Island has risen 15 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.59 a gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy.
PV System Installed at Honolulu Harbor
The DBEDT’s Foreign-Trade Zone division (FTZ) has completed the installation of its long-planned photovoltaic system at its Pier 2 facility in Honolulu Harbor.
Hospice of Hilo Changes Name
As of Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, Hospice of Hilo has changed its name to Hawai‘i Care Choices.
Court Stops West Hawai‘i Fishing Permits Pending Review
DLNR announced that after applying a Hawai‘i Supreme Court ruling from last year to an existing rule, no aquatic life may be taken for commercial aquarium purposes.
Hawai‘i Water Service Files General Rate Case for Waikoloa Areas
Rate case seeks recovery for infrastructure investments made to keep systems reliable.
BBB: Threatening Utility Scam Resurfacing
Multiple reports of scammers calling residents and businesses claiming to be with the local power companies and threatening to shut off their power.
Harry McKee Foundation Offers $1,000 Scholarship
The Harry McKee Scholarship Foundation invites college-bound high school seniors and current college students to apply for the 2018 McKee Foundation scholarship.
Kona Coast Properties to Be Auctioned Off
Three oceanfront properties located on the Big Island will sell to the highest bidders without reserve this month.
‘Setting Course’ Documentary Features Two Hilo Students
The documentary series follows three students in Hawai‘i—including two from Hilo on the Big Island—as they explore the innovations happening in the STEAM fields.
Pacific Resiliency Fellowship Program Launches
Hawai‘i’s leading conservation and youth education organization, Kupu, has announced that it will be launching the Pacific Resiliency Fellows program.
Tax Filing Season Begins Jan. 29, Returns Due April 17
The Internal Revenue Service is announcing that the nation’s tax season will begin Monday, Jan. 29, 2018.
Golf Tournament Raises $20,000 for Hospice of Kona
Amateur golfers turned their passion for the game into a generous fundraising opportunity.
Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce Announces New Board Chair
In 2018, the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce begins with new board leadership.
Former Hawaiʻi County Paramedic Receives National Recognition
After completing his post-graduate training, everyone knows where Dr. Brigoli will likely be practicing medicine—on Hawaiʻi Island, where he is needed the most.
ʻWalk-With-A-Docʻ Program to be Held Weekly in Waimea
The one-hour walk with a physician will be held every Saturday from 8 to 9 a.m. beginning Jan. 6.
Workshops to Teach Negotiation and Communication Skills
Sessions of each workshop will be held in Hilo and Kona.
