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Four Beneficiaries Receive $17.5K from Big Island Chocolate Festival
The Big Island Chocolate Festival as an annual two-day event supporting the cacao industry on Hawai‘i Island.
The Food Basket Receives $500K USDA Grant
Grant funds will support healthy food access for low income Hawai`i Island residents.
American Savings Bank Promotes Dani Aiu to Executive VP
Aiu is responsible for leading ASB’s statewide branch network of 500 teammates on five islands throughout the state.
The Kohala Center Announces New President and CEO
Cheryl Ka‘uhane Lupenui will be the new president and CEO of The Kohala Center, effective July 3, 2017.
Hawai‘i Island May Unemployment Rate 3.3%
The unemployment rate for Hawai‘i Island in May, 2017, was 3.3%, slightly higher than the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 2.7%.
Island Air/H.I.S. Offer Flight/Hotel Packages
A new partnership between Island Air and H.I.S. offers customers flight and hotel packages starting at $99 per person.
New Counselor/Coach Joins Hawai’i HomeOwnership Center
Counselor and Coach MichaelMcCray has joined the Hawai’i HomeOwnership Center.
Hawaiian Airlines Recruiting at Kona International Airport
Hawaiian Airlines is seeking candidates who speak Japanese or English for customer and ramp service contract positions at Kona International Airport.
Danielle Bass Named New State Sustainability Coordinator
Danielle M. M. Bass has been named the new state sustainability coordinator by the Office of Planning.
PISCES and DLIR Partner for Summer Internship Program
The program has hired five university students to work on aerospace development projects with PISCES.
Big Island Libraries to Observe Kamehameha Day
The Hawai‘i State Public Library System and all of its library branches will observe the Kamehameha Day 2017 holiday.
Free Estate Planning Seminar Offered in Honoka‘a
“Estate Planning 101” will be held on Saturday, June 10, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the North Hawaii Education and Research Center in Honoka‘a.
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.
