Business
Finalist List for Hawai‘i County UH Board of Regents
The Candidate Advisory Council for the UH Board of Regents has presented a list of candidates to Gov. David Ige to fill a Hawaiʻi County seat vacancy.
Island Air Launches New Fare Program
Island Air is making it more affordable to travel interisland with the introduction of its “Hele Mai Saver Fare.”
Ask the Expert: How Can a Mortgage Benefit My Financial Future?
Today’s question has been answered by Dennis Santiago with Mason-McDuffie Mortgage Corporation
32.3% of Property Taxes Come from Out-of-State Owners
The DBEDT report estimates that 32.3% of Hawai‘i’s real property tax was paid by out-of-state owners in Fiscal Year 2016.
‘How to Start a Business in Hawai’i’
The West Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center will once again be presenting its “How to Start a Business in Hawai’i” workshop.
Shaka Tea Poised for Expansion
Shaka Tea, the first line of iced teas brewed from Hawaiian-grown māmaki, has closed its first angel round of investment.
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center Elects New Board Member
Sherilyn Tavares was elected as Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center’s newest board member.
West Hawai‘i Community Health Waikoloa to Expand Services
An informational community meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 7, at the Waikoloa Elementary School cafeteria starting at 6:30 p.m.
Koha Oriental Foods Fined $100,000
DOH discovered Koha Oriental Foods’ unpermitted food warehouse in late August 2016 as part of its Hepatitis A outbreak investigation on O‘ahu.
Habitat 10th Annual National Women Build Week
Habitat for Humanity West Hawaii and Lowe’s invite women to build alongside future homeowners during the 10th annual National Women Build Week, May 6–14.
‘Taking the Scariness out of Conflict’
“Taking the Scariness out of Conflict” is the topic of March’s Brown Bag Lunch Talk.
Deadline Set for Unclaimed 2013 Tax Refunds
Unclaimed income tax refunds totaling more than $1 billion may await an estimated 1 million taxpayers who did not file a 2013 federal income tax return.
Starwood Hawai‘i Wins Gay Travel Award for Hotel Collection of the Year
Starwood Hawai‘i was recognized because the spirit of inclusiveness and aloha was evident across each and every one of its 11 Hawai‘i resorts
Papa John’s & Zippy’s Help Raise Funds for Red Cross
All across the nation, the American Red Cross is honoring its everyday heroes during Red Cross Month.
Rainforest Gardening Workshop at Volcano Art Center
“Edible Gardening & Landscaping in the Rainforest” will be held at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus on Saturday, March 4.
Feed-A-Thon Collects Over 73K Pounds of Food
The Food Basket’s annual “Feed-A-Thon” collected over 73,000 pounds of food at five KTA Super Stores and Hawai`i Community Federal Credit Union locations.
Tickets on Sale for Tropical Paws Benefit
Tropical Paws features a cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner, live auction and dancing on March 31 at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai.
Over 2,000 Attend Living + Design Show
Over 2,000 Big Island residents and visitors attended last weekend’s Living + Design Show on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 25 and 26, at the Sheraton Kona Resort.
Hawaii Life Announces Promotions
Hawaii Life, one of Hawaii’s largest real estate brokerages, announced the promotion of two key leaders within the organization. Katie Minkus has been named the director of business development and Rhoda Kay has been promoted to director of operations. Minkus, who has been a member of the Hawaii Life team since 2009, will continue her focus […]
KAPA Radio Holds Keiki Food Drive
Fourteen public elementary schools on the island of Hawaiʻi benefited from KAPA Radio’s 2016 Keiki Food Drive.
