Business
The Food Basket Receives $87,433 Walmart Grant
The Food Basket, Hawaiʻi Island’s Food Bank, has received a $87,433 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s Hawaiʻi State Giving Council.
Global Women Discussion Panel at UH Hilo
The public is invited to the Global Women Discussion Panel: Why is it Important to be a Global Woman? presentation on on Tuesday, Nov. 14, in Hilo.
County of Hawai’i Honors Employees of the Year
Exemplary county employees were honored during an awards ceremony on Nov. 6.
UH Granted $1.7 Million to Support Agricultural Education
The University of Hawaiʻi will receive more than $1.7 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support agriculture and sustainability education programs.
Salvation Army Kona to Hold Red Kettle Kickoff, Nov. 16
The Salvation Army’s Kona Corps will hold a Red Kettle Kickoff event for the 2017 holiday season on Thursday, Nov. 16, in West Hawai‘i.
Habitat Unveils ‘Dream Rooms’ for Children
The rooms were a special side-project of the 2017 Blitz Build. The 14 children were asked to draw what their “dream bedroom” would like in their new home.
New LED Displays at HNL Airport
“The growing installation significantly improves the travel experience by providing passengers with a state-of-the-art communications platform that delivers updated information on flight times, news, weather, breaking news and tourism videos.”
Free Mulch Loading Services Extended at Kealakehe Transfer
Hawaiian Earth Recycling will continue to provide free mulch loading services through Dec. 31, 2017.
New China Airlines Aircraft Begins Service to HNL
Big Island residents can now fly on a new China Airlines Airbus A350 aircraft between the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Taipei.
Inner Conflict Resolution Using Hypnosis
The nonprofit Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center will host a free talk on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, as part of their Finding Solutions, Growing Peace Brown Bag Lunch Series.
HYSC Mini-Grant Program Opportunity Available
Students and educators in grades six through 12 at public, private and charter schools statewide can apply for funding to support innovative and grassroots environmental initiatives that will create new and sustainable solutions for their schools and communities.
HCBA 12th Annual Recognition Dinner and Auction
The Hawaiʻi County Bar Association is hosting its 12th annual recognition dinner and auction to support Finding Solutions, Growing Peace.
5 Charities Receive Grants from HLCF
The five nonprofit organizations each received a $1,000 check to help further their Hawaiʻi-focused community programming.
Workshop: Hands-On Introduction to Quickbooks
A hands-on workshop to an introduction to Quickbooks will be presented by the West Hawaiʻi Small Business Development Center.
Olivia Clare Boutique Opens at Queens’ MarketPlace
Olivia Clare Boutique, a new store at Queens’ MarketPlace, features unique Hawaiʻi-made fashions, accessories and products for the home.
UH Hilo Announces New Director of Security
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo announces the appointment of Richard Murray as the new director of campus security.
SBDC-Hilo Recognized for Efforts to Promote Small Businesses
SBDC Hilo recently held a free workshop to help businesses with Small Business Saturday.
6-Year-Old Wins Jamba Juice for a Year
The Jamba Juice, located at the Prince Kuhio Shopping Plaza, hosted the meet-and-greet for the star formerly from Hilo, from 7:30 to 9 a.m., where fans got chances to take pictures, get autographs and talk with Wong.
Hapuna Beach Park to Undergo Year-Long Renovation
The $4.2 million capital improvement project will be completed in three phases.
Undergraduates Win HIplan Tuition Scholarships
Two Big Island undergraduates have won a year’s free tuition for the business plans they submitted to the HIplan business plan competition.
