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Hawaiian Airlines to Begin Kaua‘i-Hawai‘i Island Nonstops
Hawaiian Airlines announced it will launch once daily non-stop service between Kaua‘i’s Līhu‘e Airport and Kona International Airport beginning Sunday, March 12.
Island Air Adds New Bombardier Q400s
Island Air held a blessing for the first of three new Q400 turboprop airplanes it is acquiring as part of a long-term plan to upgrade its fleet…
Chamber Networking Event Open to the Public
The public is invited to the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s networking event, AfterHours, hosted by Mauna Kea Beach Resort on Wednesday, Jan. 18, in Waimea.
Mitsubishi Donates $59,500 to Rotary Club of Kona
Tournament officials from the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai presented a charitable donation—$59,500— to the Rotary Club of Kona.
Hawaiian Airlines Flies Over 11M Passengers in 2016
Hawaiian Airlines Inc. reported a record 11,050,911 passengers in 2016—a 3.5% increase over the previous year.
Ku‘ikahi Center Offers Conflict Resolution Workshop
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center will offer “Conflict Resolution: Reframing Problems in Order to Find Solutions,” a workshop with Kimberly Dark, on Saturday, Jan. 14.
Barnwell Receives Over $2M From Kaupulehu Sale
Barnwell Industries Inc. received $2,313,000 pursuant to the recent sale of the second of two large lots at Kaupulehu in North Kona.
IRS Offers Free Tax Help
As tax filing season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that free tax help is available online, by phone and in-person.
Hawaiian Airlines Most Punctual Airline in the World
Hawaiian Airlines has been named the world’s most punctual airline in 2016.
Marriott Introduces New Hawai‘i Leadership Team
Marriott International announced its new leadership team for the Hawai‘i and French Polynesia area earlier this week.
Business Bookkeeping Workshop Offered
The Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center will present “Introduction to Bookkeeping for Business Owners” from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11.
Shoplifting Incident Sparks Free Education Initiative
Can compassion prevent crime? That was the question Breeani Sumera-Lee found herself struggling with after catching a boy attempting to steal from her family’s store.
How Much $$ is My Property Worth?
There are many tools available to help modern consumers estimate property values.
Drivers May Experience Sticker Shock in 2017
Drivers may shell out $52 billion more over the course of the year compared to 2016 as the national yearly average rises to $2.49 per gallon.
Firearm Owners Must Pay New Fee
Firearms permit applicants (including prior firearms applicants, out-of-state applicants and law enforcement officers with personal firearms) must pay the fee.
Courses Offered to New, Aspiring Farmer, Ranchers
Applicants interested in GoFarm @ The Kohala Center are encouraged to attend the AgCurious session on Thursday, Jan. 12, in Honoka‘a.
James Campbell Estate Trust Closes
The Estate of James Campbell has received approval from the First Circuit Court of Hawai‘i for final closure of the trust.
Gas Prices on the Rise in 2017
Gas prices on Sunday, Jan. 1, were 37.3 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 18.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.
State Minimum Wage to Increase Jan. 1, 2017
The minimum wage for most employers will increase to $9.25 per hour beginning on Jan. 1, 2017.
KS Seeks New Lessee for Hāmākua Forestry Operations
Kamehameha Schools will soon conduct a search for a new tenant to oversee operations and harvesting of more than 10,000 acres of forest on the Hāmākua Coast
