Business
Kona Hospital’s Oncology Director Receives Leadership Award
Sanoe Ka‘uhane is the recipient of the Healthcare Association of Hawai‘i’s 2017 Leadership Award.
Hawai‘i August Visitor Spending Grew 6.1%
Visitors to the Hawaiian Islands spent a total of $1.39 billion in Aug. 2017, an increase of 6.1% compared to Aug. 2016, according to preliminary statistics released by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA).
Hawai‘i Tourism Earns National Awards
HTUSA won numerous accolades for its work with travel agents and its successful #LetHawaiiHappen campaign.
IRS Offers Relief to Hawai‘i’s Drought-Stricken Farmers
The one-year extension gives eligible farmers and ranchers until the end of the tax year after the first drought-free year to replace the sold livestock.
Pacific Media Group Donates AM Stations to Church
Pacific Media Group has donated two separate Hawai‘i Island AM radio stations to a local nonprofit religious organization, King’s Cathedral & Chapels.
Study Ranks Hawai‘i as 2nd Worst State for Teachers
The study incorporated factors like income growth, pupil to teacher ratios and teacher safety
Japan and Hawaiian Airlines Sign New Partnership Agreement
Two of the most popular airlines that travel between Hawai‘i and Japan signed a comprehensive new partnership agreement today
Strategic Planning Workshop for Business Owners on Sept. 30
The workshop will be held at the NELHA campus in Kona from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Social Media Branding Workshop Offered Sept. 26 in Hilo
Two additional workshops offered in October on blogging and dashboard management.
Blue Hawaiian Ranked No. 1 in West Hawai‘i
West Hawai‘i Today announced its winners of 2017 Best of West Hawai‘i Awards.
Hawai‘i Judiciary Employees Honored
First Circuit Court Judge Virginia Lea Crandall was presented with the 2017 Jurist of the Year award by Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald, at the Hawai‘i State Judiciary’s 2017 Statewide Incentive Awards Ceremony on Sept. 22.
Hawai‘i Companies Attend 2017 Tokyo International Gift Show
Seventy-three companies represented Hawai‘i at the 2017 Tokyo International Gift Show, which was held Sept. 6 through 8, 2017, at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center.
‘Blitz Build’ Provides 10 West Hawai‘i Families with New Homes
The homes were built in the La‘i ‘Ōpua subdivision of Kailua-Kona in just 10 days.
ChoiceMART Launches Grocery Delivery Service
Grocery shopping on the Big Island is now easier and more convenient with ChoiceMART’s new personal shopping and delivery service.
UH Featured in Tommy Bahama Collegiate Collection
The University of Hawai‘i is one of the 45 top universities featured in Tommy Bahama’s new collegiate series clothing line.
Food Basket & KTA Partner for DA BUX Rollout
DA BUX is an incentive program for SNAP – EBT cardholders that doubles the purchase of Hawai‘i Island-grown produce while supporting local farmers.
ALNF Owner Part of ‘Wonder Woman’ Panel on Maui
Leslie Miki, owner of Abundant Life Natural Foods in Hilo, will join a panel of other Wonder Women at an American Business Women’s Day conference on Maui.
Thirty Meter Telescope Completes $1M Donation to THINK Fund
The Thirty Meter Telescope recently made the second half of its $1 million annual payment to the THINK Fund, supporting educational opportunities for Hawai‘i Island students and teachers.
Public Invited to Dental Gala and Open House in Kona
Event to offer tours of state-of-the-art facilities and meet-and-greet with dental staff.
Hawaiian Airlines Expands New Zealand Flights
Due to strong demand, Hawaiian Airlines is expanding its New Zealand service with up to five non-stop flights weekly between Auckland and Honolulu starting in March.
