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BISAC Completes 3rd Annual Therapy Kit Drive

This project as started several years back with the hope of making a difference in a keiki’s life. Children who are victims of abuse and/or domestic violence receive these kits to help provide a little comfort during a very difficult time.

Hawaiian Electric Begins Soliciting Renewable Energy Proposals

The Hawaiian Electric Companies plan to seek new renewable energy projects for O‘ahu, Maui and Hawai‘i Island beginning in early 2018.

Schatz Introduces Public Health Care Option Legislation

The legislation would provide Americans with a new high-quality, low-cost choice when purchasing health insurance.

Island Air Announces New Directors to Flight Operations and HR

Island Air announced it has promoted Capt. Steven Longdon to director of flight operations and has appointed Denise Blas-Phillips as director of human resources.

Big Island Sees Double-Digit Growth in Visitor Spending in First Three Quarters 2017

Visitor spending on Hawai‘i island increased 16.4% to $1.78 billion in the first nine months of 2017 and arrivals increased 13.5% to 1,316,865

Mass Transit Master Plan Meeting Rescheduled

The Mass Transit Agency is developing the County of Hawaii’s next generation Transit Master Plan, whose objective is to identify what needs to be done to develop a high-quality transit system that is safe, reliable, friendly and accessible for all users.

University of Hawaiʻi Appoints New Director

In his new role, Ai will be responsible for the management of intellectual property (IP) and UH-developed technology assets through his oversight of three inter-related offices. 

Three-Day Book Sale at Hilo Public Library

Friends of the Library will host a book sale on Oct. 26, 27 and 28

Men Step in Heels for Annual ‘Walk a Mile’

In 2016, money raised through Walk a Mile helped SASS respond to 2,440 crisis calls from or on behalf of victims of sexual violence. The program opened 329 cases, provided 1,929 hours of therapy to 167 people, and performed 47 forensic medical exams.

Hawai‘i County Displays Portable Shelter in Kona

The dome is one of 10 that the O‘ahu congregation uses to house homeless families on its church property.Visitors in Kona are flocking to inspect the 20-feet diameter dome, which is furnished and even includes a beautiful Hawaiian rug donated by Indich Collection.

EPA Helps Communities Grow Local Food Economy, Spur Revitalization

The EPA released a new toolkit to help communities interested in using local foods to support downtown and neighborhood revitalization.

2017 Tax Workshop Schedule Announced

The Department of Taxation’s 2017 Tax Workshop in Kona and Hilo will be held on Oct. 26 and 27

JCCIH Launches Redesigned Website

The website has a clean, modern look, incorporating cultural elements such as bamboo and origami paper. The redesign aims to provide website visitors with a quality content experience and increase member access to Chamber information.

HIplan Competition Semi-finalists to Pitch Business Plans

Fifteen local entrepreneurs will pitch their business ideas on Saturday, Oct. 21, at NELHA.

Volunteers Needed for Kona Coffee Festival

he 47th Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is looking for volunteers for their entire ten day festival and set up.

Free Workshop at UH Hilo: Dealing with Anger

The free workshop will be held on Friday, Oct. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. at UH-Hilo.

Island Air Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Island Air will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but officials said ticketing and flights will continue as normal

Hawai‘i is Among Top 10 Least Tax-Friendly States

Kiplinger has just released its Tax Map and Hawai‘i is among the top ten least friendly tax states in the country.

King Kamehameha Hotel Welcomes Ululani’s Shaved Ice

Ululani’s features gluten-free ingredients made with pure cane sugar.

Over $1M in Federal Funding Available for Hawaiʻi Small Business Loans

TheRevolving Loan Fund will leverage private dollars to support Hawai‘i’s small businesses and communities to grow the state’s agricultural industry.
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