Business
Hawaiian-Grown Orchid Industry Presentation in Mt. View
The Kona Daifukuji Orchid Club will offer a presentation by Ben Oliveros of Orchid Eros at 7 p.m. on Sept.13 at the Daifukuji Soto Mission Hall in Kealakekua.
Hawai‘i Farming Seminar in Honokaʻa
Learn about how the GoFarm Hawai’i program works to offer hands-on training to beginning farmers.
Island Air Completes Transition to All-Q400 Fleet
Island Air has completed its transition to an all-Q400 Turboprop fleet with the retirement of its last remaining ATR-72.
Researchers: Sugarcane ‘Not Dead, Just Different’
Researchers are highlighting local sugarcane cultivation efforts and their continuing value to Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i Island Nonprofits Awarded $35,000 to Help Homeless
HLTA has awarded grants to HOPE Services and Hawaiʻi Rise Foundation.
UPS Announces X-Port Challenge for Small Businesses
The third-annual X-Port Challenge will award $10,000 in UPS shipping credits.
Hawai‘i CC Nursing Instructor Receives National Recognition
Hawai‘i Community College nursing instructor Cheryl Puntil is the 2017 recipient of the Award for Distinguished Service from the American Psychiatric Nurses Association.
Māmalahoa Highway Project to Receive $19.5 Million in Federal Funds
Gov. David Ige and the State DOT have committed $19.5 million in federal funds for the Māmalahoa Highway widening project in Waimea.
Walmart Gives Hawai‘i Customers Opportunity to Contribute to Relief Efforts
Walmart is matching customer donations two to one with cash and product donations of up to $10 million to support American Red Cross disaster relief efforts.
Mountain View Library Begins Modified Hours
The Mountain View Public and School Library will temporarily modify its public service hours starting Friday, Sept. 1.
Hawai‘i Island Homeless Services Agencies to Receive $35,000
The Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association will present a total of $35,000 to two Big Island homeless services agencies today.
New North Hawai‘i Community Hospital Pharmacy Opens
The new pharmacy is not open to the public but instead serves all of the pharmacy needs of patients staying overnight at the hospital.
Hawaiian Electric Companies Submits Grid Modernization Plan
Hawaiian Electric Companies filed its Grid Modernization Strategy with the PUC, providing a roadmap for building more resilient, renewable-ready island grids.
Kamehameha Schools Closer to Finding Lessee to Oversee Hāmākua Forestry
Kamehameha Schools has moved closer to selecting a new lessee to oversee operations and harvesting of more than 10,000 acres of forest on the Hāmākua Coast.
Filipino Healthcare Open House in Kealakehe
The West Hawai‘i Community Health Center in Kealakehe is hosting an open house for Hawai‘i Island’s Filipino community on Saturday, Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
New Food Safety Rules Go into Effect Sept. 2
Manager and owners of food establishments will be required to undergo food handling certification.
Facebook Presents Boost Your Business Seminar
Facebook and the Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i will host a free Boost Your Business seminar in Hilo at the Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo on Monday, Aug. 28, at noon.
IRS Offers Security Tips for Tax Professionals
According to the IRS, tax professionals are responsible for protecting access to their IRS e-Services account and safeguarding their Electronic Filing Identification Number (EFIN) from thieves.
HFS Federal Credit Union Offers Youth Finance Training
High school seniors on the Big Island will get a head start on managing their finances at HFS Federal Credit Union’s Reality Fair.
Japan Weather App Launched
Sorakaze Inc. and the Japan Weather Association have released a new app called WeatherJapan. The app supports multiple languages for tourists to Japan.
