Business
HFNA: Buy Local for Easter and Admin Professionals’ Day
The Hawai’i Floriculture and Nursery Association has produced a two-part video entitled, “Floral Designs for Easter and Administrative Professionals’ Day.”
Kaiser Moanalua Cancer Program Earns Accreditation
The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer has granted three-year accreditation to Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center’s cancer program.
New Software Allows Parents to Manage School Meals Online
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) has launched a new program to allow parents to pay for their child’s school meals online and through a mobile application. The program, called SchoolCafé, enables online payments, auto-payments, account balance reviews and low balance alerts. The mobile application is compatible with iPhone, Android and Windows smartphones. A 5 percent […]
BBB Honors Puna Kamaliʻi Flowers with 2017 Torch Award
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) honored Puna Kamaliʻi Flowers, Inc. with its Torch Award on March 31, recognizing the Keaʻau-based business for outstanding service and community contributions. Puna Kamaliʻi Flowers was among over 80 businesses and nonprofits nominated in Hawai‘i for the BBB’s Torch Award this year–a record-breaking number of nominees. Established nearly 20 years […]
YWCA Names Dolan and Roth as 2017 Remarkable People
The YWCA of Hawaiʻi Island has selected local physician Lynda Dolan, M.D. and Hawaiʻi County Prosecuting Attorney Mitch Roth as its 2017 Remarkable People. The two will be recognized for their community contributions during the ninth annual Remarkable Person Luncheon on Thursday, April 13, at 11:30 a.m. at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel’s Moku Ola Ballroom. […]
Kona Listed Among Top 26 Expedia Destinations
What are the most extravagant vacation destinations in the world? According to Expedia.com, Hawaiʻi Island’s Kailua-Kona is one of them. The online travel giant recently featured Kona among 26 luxury destinations worldwide, including exotic getaways like Tuscany, Bora Bora, Hong Kong and Cancun. The article described its list of featured destinations as “the swankiest, most […]
HGEA Members Help Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island
Hawaii Government Employees Association members recently helped paint the Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island Hilo Conference Room.
Big Island Estate Makes Top 10 List of Hawai‘i’s Priciest Homes
PropertyShark.com has compiled a list of the 10 most expensive properties for sale in Hawai‘i, which includes a $27,500,000 property on the Big Island…
HPPA Recognized for Excellence in Supporting National Parks
At the Public Lands Alliance convention awards ceremony and banquet in February 2017, Hawaii Pacific Parks Association placed in two partnership categories.
Discounted HECO Rates Available to Customers With Special Medical Needs
Customers of the three Hawaiian Electric Companies with special medical needs may apply for a discounted electric rate.
Hawaiian Airlines Reveals Cabin Design for New A321neo Fleet
Hawaiian expects to take delivery of 18 new A321neo aircraft between the fourth quarter of 2017 and 2020.
Mediation Center Offers Workplace Conflict Workshop
The “Civility in the Workplace: Conflict Resolution and Managerial Mediation” workshop will be held on Thursday, April 6, in Hilo.
Senate Ways & Means Approves ‘Prudent’ State Budget
The ammended state budget reduces the governor’s budget request by $114 million in general funds over the biennium, which includes FY 2017-18 and 2018-19.
Four Resident Physicians to Train in Hilo
Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) has matched four new resident physicians with Hilo Medical Center’s Hawaiʻi Island Family Medicine Residency Program (HIFMR). They will arrive in Hilo to begin training this summer. The physicians, who were matched by the National Resident Matching Program on March 17, are: Devin Hazama, DO; Kallan Ross, MBChB; Mililani Trask-Batti, […]
HLTA Announces Charity Walk on May 13
The Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Association (HLTA) will hold its annual Charity Walk benefit on Saturday, May 13, at the Hilton Waikoloa Resort. This year’s fundraising goal is $315,000 on Hawaiʻi Island. Registration will be held at the resort’s Queens’ Marketplace, with post-event food and entertainment in the Waikoloa Bowl. The entry fee is $35 for adults […]
WorldRemit Launches Money Transfer Service in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi residents now have a new medium for sending money to family overseas. WorldRemit, a leading online money transfer company, just launched in the Islands with a mobile app and website service. Customers throughout the Aloha State can now send money to over 140 destinations worldwide. WorldRemit’s smartphone app and website allow users to send […]
Hawaiian Airlines’ Pilots Ratify Contract
A 63-month contract amendment provides significant compensation increases for the airline’s 670 pilots.
Kona to Host US-Japan Economic Summit
The summit seeks to accelerate regional and international exchange with prefectures in Japan that have interests in and connections with Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i County Unemployment Rate 3.2%
The not-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate for Hawai‘i Island was 3.2% in February 2017, .2% less than the previous month…
Hawai‘i is Top Bucket List Destination
Hawai‘i is the top U.S. destination on baby boomers’ bucket lists, according to AARP Travel, which recently released the results of its latest study.
