Business
Nahelehele Dryland Forest Symposium in Kailua-Kona
The 2017 Nahelehele Dryland Forest Symposium will be held on Friday, Feb. 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.
West Hawai’i SBDC to Offer Business Plan Workshop
The West Hawai’i Small Business Development Center will once again present its “How to Write a Business Plan Workshop.”
Kona Algae Developer Collaborates on Sustainable Ink
This ink will replace conventional ink that uses petroleum products and other finite chemicals, most of which are toxic.
Manoa Botanicals Approved to Acquire and Grow Marijuana
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health issued a Notice to Proceed to Acquire and Cultivate Marijuana to Manoa Botanicals LLC for their production center on Oʻahu. Manoa Botanicals is the third licensee to receive notice from the state and the second Oʻahu licensee to meet all requirements to begin growing marijuana. Manoa Botanicals is now […]
Sen. Schatz Comments on Carbon Fee Proposal
“This proposal from a well-respected group of Republicans is an important step in the right direction… “
Hawaiian Airlines to Waive Change Fees for Those Headed to NE
Hawaiian Airlines will waive reservation change fees and differences in fares for customers needing to change travel plans to the NE due to Winter Storm Niko.
Coast Guard Responds to Illegal Lava-Viewing Charters
The spot where lava meets the ocean is one of the most dangerous park areas because it could potentially collapse, sending dangerous projectiles into the air.
Barnwell Industries Reports First Quarter Earnings
Barnwell reported net earnings of $1,641,000 for the first quarter primarily due to the success of its 2013 investment in the Kukio Resort land development…
Senators Call for Review of Travel Ban/Wall, Costs/Impacts
Today, a group of senators led by U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz requested a review of the actions and costs associated with President Trump’s executive orders…
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Address Nursing Shortage
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard joined fellow lawmakers in introducing the bipartisan Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act (HR 959).
Kona-Kohala Chamber Presents Mayoral Luncheon
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim and select cabinet members will discuss West Hawai‘i’s economy at the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce Luncheon.
Sail With the Whales Benefit for Health Center
The 4th Annual benefit whale watching cruise is set to sail on Sunday, Feb. 12, and Sunday, March 12, 2017.
HIP Tropical Farm Retreat Summer Program
The Hawai’i Institute of Pacific Agriculture is offering a week-long immersive experience in conscious agriculture, plant medicine, nutrition and healthful living.
Hawai‘i’s Economy Continues Expansion
By December 2016, unemployment rates of all the counties fell below 3%, except Hawai‘i County where the unemployment rate was slightly higher than others—3.1%.
Hawaiian Isles Water Company HI-5 Violations
The Hawai‘i DOH has issued a Notice of Violation and Order against Hawaiian Isles Water Company for failure to submit payments and reports…
Living + Design Show Vendor Applications Available
The deadline for vendors to reserve a booth for the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s 12th annual home show is Friday, Feb. 10.
Kona-Kohala Chamber Networking Event Open to the Public
The public is invited to the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s networking event, AfterHours, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15.
Friends of NELHA Awarded Student Tour Grant
The non-profit Friends of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority was recently awarded a $5,000 grant by the Kona Brewers Festival.
Kaiser Permanente Celebrating Record Membership
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi is celebrating record membership growth in the Islands with over 250,000 members, increasing 11 percent over the last four years. “It has been our privilege to care for the people of Hawaiʻi for nearly six decades. Our focus on putting patients and their families first, enabling them to choose a top-notch primary […]
Hirono Continues Rep. Takai’s Efforts for Atomic Veterans
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono and Al Franken (D-Minn.) introduced the Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act.
