Business
Hawai‘i Gas Prices Continue to Rise
Hilo’s average price is $2.80, which is up one cent since last Thursday, 12 cents higher than last month and two cents higher than on this date a year ago.
Eight Entrepreneurs Vie for $25,000 HIplan Prize
Eight Hawai‘i Island businesses on are in the final round of the HIplan competition, which will award $25,000 to the entrepreneur with the best business plan.
Hawai‘i Receives $422,000 in Federal Ag Grants
The approved grants include projects for research and to increase taro, breadfruit and other specialty crop production, farmer education…
Real Estate Sales Strong Despite September Slump
Real estate activity as a whole experienced a September slump, with the number of sales dipping below 400 for the first time since February of this year.
AARP Offers Free Financial Planning Workshop
AARP Hawaii is hosting a free workshop on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Hilo Aging and Disability Resource Center in Hilo.
Hawaiian Most Punctual US Airline for August
Hawaiian Airlines completed the month of August 2016 as the US airline industry’s top- ranked carrier for on-time performance.
Taking Your Product to Market Workshop
A value added products workshop will be hosted by West Hawai‘i SBDC and Central Pacific Bank on Oct. 27.
Hawai‘i County Unemployment Rate 3.7% in September
Hawai‘i County’s 3.7% unemployment rate for September was down slightly from the 4.1% reported a month earlier, and down from the 4.3% reported at the same time last year.
First International AgriTourism Symposium
“Saturday’s Symposium was an exciting illustration of our community’s willingness to respectfully discuss complex issues, discover common ground and… “
Kaiser Highest-Ranked Medicare Advantage Plan
A J.D. Power study revealed that Kaiser Permanente has been named the highest-ranked Medicare Advantage health plan by its members for the second year.
Over 1,500 Attend A Dream Come True Fundraiser
Over 1,500 attendees and 90-plus volunteers supported the island’s terminally and chronically ill keiki at A Dream Come True’s All You Can Eat Ice Cream Party.
Expanded Microloan Program for Hawai‘i Farmers
Hawai‘i farmers and food processors that utilize at least one Hawai‘i-grown ingredient are eligible to receive 50% of their Kiva loan from the Hawai‘i Food Producers Fund.
Free Legal Advice Tool Available Online
Volunteer Legal Services Hawai`i will soon launch a new online service that will provide free legal assistance to low- and moderate-income Hawai’i residents.
131 Big Island Restaurants Go Styrofoam-Free
The first hearing of this new polystyrene foam Bill is scheduled for Tuesday Oct. 18, at 3 p.m. in the Kona Council Chambers.
Big Island Men to ‘Walk a Mile’ in Heels
The YWCA of Hawai‘i Island will host the sixth annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.
Meeting for Specialty Crop Farmers Scheduled
Providing Hawai‘i with locally-grown Christmas trees will support import replacement and promote the “Buy Local, It Matters” message.
Kaiser to Raise Senior Health Plan Premiums
Effective Jan. 1, 2017, Kaiser Permanente will offer only one plan to Medicare-eligible Hawai‘i Island residents.
Walmart Wellness Day Across Hawaiʻi
Walmart invites America to a free health check-up on Saturday, Oct. 15, available at all Walmart stores in Hawaiʻi.
Statewide Employment Projected to Expand by 5.6%
Education and Health Services, the state’s largest industry, will add the most number of jobs, picking up 12,170 jobs—almost 1/3 of the state’s total increase.
Hawai‘i Electric Light to Host Energy Fair
Hawai‘i Electric Light invites the community to Tomorrow’s Generation energy fair on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Keauhou Shopping Center in Kailua-Kona.
