Business
Hawai‘i Collects Over $3.9M in Criminal & Civil Actions
Approximately $3.6 million was collected in criminal actions and approximately $300,000 was collected in civil actions.
Veteran Airline Exec to Join Hawaiian Airlines Board
Hawaiian Holdings and Hawaiian Airlines announced the return of Donald J. Carty to both companies’ boards of directors effective Friday, Dec. 23, 2016.
Deserving Big Island Family Receives Car
First Insurance Company of Hawaii and Auto Body Hawaii donated a 2014 Nissan Versa to the Rochelle Javillo ‘ohana, who were chosen by Big Island Giving Tree.
Obama Appointee Stepping Down from Post
Chris Kanazawa will step down from his position as state director for US Department of Agriculture Rural Development at the end of 2016.
Boots to Business Reboot Offered to Veterans, Families
Veterans, their spouses and their children who are thinking about starting or growing a business are invited to participate in Boots to Business Reboot.
Sierra Club: FHB Losing $700K Due to Link with Pipeline
Hawai‘i residents are withdrawing their money from First Hawaiian Bank in an act of solidarity with those opposing construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Introduction to Bookkeeping for Business Owners
This course will discuss key bookkeeping principals, terminology and will provide an overview of the different types of financial statements
Grant-In Aid Funds Application Posted
Hawai‘i nonprofits and other groups have a chance to receive grant money through the state legislature. The application deadline is January 20, 2017.
Kaiser Medicare Plan Receives Top Ranking
A leading independent health care quality organization ranked Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i’s Medicare plan No. 1 in the state in 18 measures of quality care.
Island Air Expands with New Aircraft
Island Air said new planes are an integral part of the company’s long-term growth strategy
Hawaiian Airlines to Celebrate New Haneda to Kona Service
It will be the first international flight arriving on the Kona Coast since 2010
Hawaiʻi Unemployment Rate 3%, Lowest since 2007
The State of Hawaiʻi’s 3% unemployment rate for November is the lowest rate since October 2007.
KVBID Looking for Candidates for its Board of Directors
To be eligible, Board applicants must own or lease land within District boundaries or lease commercial space within the District.
Big Island to Receive Funding for ‘Cleaner’ Buses
The Hawai‘i Department of Health will receive nearly $200,000 in federal funding to replace two diesel-powered buses on the Big Island with lower-emission buses.
Hawaiian Airlines Ranked Most Punctual U.S. Airline for October
Hawaiian Airlines finished the month of October with 93.2% of its flights arriving on time, earning top ranks for punctuality.
Cultivating Inner Peace Workshop in Hilo
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center will offer “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” on Thursday, Dec. 15, from noon to 1 p.m. in Hilo.
Over $23K Raised for Hawai‘i Food Basket
More than $23,000 was raised and donated to The Food Basket during the HCFCU’s annual “Market Days” event.
37 West Hawai‘i Attorneys Recognized for Volunteer Service
Thirty-seven attorneys were recognized for their volunteer service to more than 500 West Hawai’i residents who sought free legal information in 2016.
Hawai‘i Climate Change Projects Receive Funding
Three projects aimed at assessing and addressing the impacts of global climate change have each been awarded grants of $15,000 each.
