Business
Attorneys General Denounce Anti-Consumer Legislation
Attorney Gen. Doug Chin and Office of Consumer Protection Executive Director Steve Levins joined 20 attorneys general urging House leadership to reject HR 10.
DBEDT Promoting Hawai‘i Companies at 2017 BIO International Convention
Hawai‘i leading life science companies and research organizations will be showcased at the 2017 BIO International Convention.
HECO Continues EV Fast Charger Program
The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission approved the companies’ request to extend two EV pilot charging rates for five more years.
Kealakehe Mulch Public Pick-Up Area Closed June 10
The Kealakehe (Kailua-Kona) Mulch Public Pick-up Area will be closed on Saturday, June 10.
UPDATE: Kona-to-Haneda Round-Trip Winner to Be Announced
Register now: One winner will receive a free trip for two to Tokyo, Japan, from Kona, Hawai‘i, courtesy of Hawaiian Airlines.
Tours for Trees: Paradise Helicopers Launches Reforestation Effort
Paradise Helicopters is offering guests the opportunity to “green their seat” while experiencing Hawai‘i’s incredible sights and landing locations.
Hawai‘i Receives $4.2 Million in AmeriCorps Funding
Hawai‘i has received $4.2 million in AmeriCorps funding from the federal agency for volunteering and service programs.
Memory Lane Thrift Store Seeking Beach Items for Fundraiser
Hospice of Kona’s Memory Lane Thrift Store is seeking gently used boogie boards, noodles, coolers, sand toys, beach chairs and more for a summer fundraiser.
Hula, Lei Mark Hawaiian Airlines’ Fifth Year of New York Service
Hula, music and flower lei greeted New York travelers on June 5 as Hawaiian Airlines celebrated its fifth anniversary of non-stop service between JFK and Honolulu.
Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Director
Wendy J. Laros will serve as the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s new executive director.
New Jersey Students Lend a Hand at Habitat ReStore
A group of 19 students from New Jersey’s Gill St. Bernard School made a special trip to the Habitat West Hawaii ReStore to volunteer on May 26.
STEM Teacher Development, Recruitment Receives Funding
UH will receive over $350,000 in grant funding to support training and recruitment of future science, technology, environment and mathematic (STEM) teachers.
AT&T Invests Nearly $100 Million Over 3-Year Period in Hawai‘i
AT&T announced investments totaling nearly $100 million in wireless and wired network upgrades in Hawai‘i between 2014 and 2016.
Hilo Airport to Receive Over $4M for Improvements
Hilo International Airport and Kahului Airport on Maui will receive over $10 million in federal funding from the FAA to enhance airport operations and safety.
HCFCU Names Employee of the Year at 80th Annual Luncheon
Novie Gonzalez was named “Employee of the Year” during the annual event celebrating an 80-year legacy for HCFCU.
KapohoKine Adventures Collects Donations for Food Basket
The generosity of Hawai‘i island’s kama‘āina has allowed KapohoKine Adventures to donate more than 500 pounds of non-perishable food to The Food Basket.
TV Program Highlights Importance of Locally Grown Flowers
Nā Leo TV is airing the two-part video series featuring Hitomi Gilliam, A.I.F.D.
‘Women In Transition: Moving Forward’ Registration Open
The “Women in Transition: Moving Forward” workshop can prepare you to make your life change a successful one.
Walmart Initiative Hires 385 Veterans in Hawai‘i Since 2013
Walmart has hired some 170,000 veterans nationwide since May 2013, as part of its Veterans Welcome Home Commitment initiative.
West Hawai‘i Health Center to Receive $1.2M+ Grant
Nearly $1.3 million will go to the West Hawai‘i Community Health Center, which offers healthcare for residents of Hawai‘i Island, regardless of income.
