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Hawai‘i Community Foundation Announces New CEO
The Hawai‘i Community Foundation announced today that Micah Kāne will be the new chief executive officer beginning July 1.
Hawaiian Airlines Hits Milestone in Fuel Use Reduction
Hawaiian Airlines recently achieved a milestone in is continuing effort to reduce jet fuel consumption and emissions.
Big Island Student Among Winners of Memorial Day Poster Contest
One of the winners was Saige DeloSantos, fourth grader from Keaukaha Elementary School.
DoubleTree Hilo to Honor Late Sen. Gilbert Kahele
The DoubleTree by Hilton in Hilo will unveil “Kahele Point” in Honor of Late Hawai’i Senator Gilbert “Gil” Kahele.
Global Survey Leads to Hawai‘i Coral Bleaching Recovery Plan
A committee surveyed opinions and best practices from experts around the world and analyzed peer-reviewed literature related to coral bleaching and recovery.
2017 Legislative Update Meeting at UH Hilo
Sen. Kahele will provide a legislative update at UH Hilo on Monday, May 15, 2017 from 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Hu Honua Reaches Agreement with HELCO on Biomass Plant
Hu Honua can resume construction on its half-completed facility and begin delivering clean, firm renewable energy by the end of 2018.
John A. Burns School of Medicine Posts First Faculty Member on Big Island
The John A. Burns School of Medicine in Honolulu has placed one of its paid faculty members on the Big Island for the first time.
Marriott’s Waikoloa Ocean Club Opens
Marriott’s Waikoloa Ocean Club overlooking ‘Anaeho‘omalu Bay is now open on the western shore of Hawaiʻi Island.
Hawaiian Airlines to Relocate to Terminal 5 at LAX
Hawaiian Airlines will move to Terminal 5 from Terminal 2 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) effective May 17.
Statewide Adult Corrections Officer Recruitment Open
The Department of Public Safety is looking on all islands for applicants interested in becoming adult corrections officers.
Island Air and Jin Air Partner to Connect Destination Flights
Island Air and Jin Air have entered an inter-airline agreement to connect flights in Hawaii, Korea and Southeast Asia.
Artistsʻ Professional Development Workshop Coming in July
The Donkey Mill Art Center in Holualoa is hosting a 5-day professional development workshop for artists.
Kupu Grows Sustainability Initiatives Program Team
Nate Gyotoku and Abraham Alama have been added to the Kupu Sustainability Initiatives team.
Declining Solar Sales May Be Linked to Sales Tactics
A sharp decline in solar installation for the first quarter in 2017 may be related to high-pressure sales tactics.
Hawaiʻi Airports Upgrading to LED Lights, Solar Systems
The Hawaii Department of Transportation is retrofitting Hawaii’s airports to save on energy costs and ‘go green.’
Free Melanoma/Skin Cancer Screenings
Dr. Monica Scheel Dermatology will offer free melanoma/skin cancer screenings in Kona…
Kona Clinic Welcomes New PT to Guarantee Appointments
Therapydia Kona has welcomed physical therapist Dr. Lev Borukhov, PT, DPT to their team.
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Keauhou Beach Hotel Site to Become KS Educational Complex
Kamehameha Schools will remove the old Keauhou Beach Hotel at Kahalu‘u Ma Kai on Hawai‘i Island and transform the site into an educational complex.
NOAA Marine Reserve Seeking Advisory Council Member
NOAA’s Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve is seeking applicants to fill the research alternate seat on its advisory council.
