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2017 Tax Filing Season Now Open
The IRS announced that it has successfully started accepting and processing 2016 federal income tax returns. The deadline this year is Tuesday, April 18, 2017 to file a 2016 individual tax return and pay any outstanding taxes. The deadline is three days later than the usual April 15 deadline, owing to the date falling on […]
Hilo’s First Postage Stamp to be Dedicated
The public is invited to attend the dedication of Hilo’s first ever U.S. Postal Service stamp featuring Hilo’s iconic Lili‘uokalani Gardens on Jan. 23.
Big Island Company Finalist in Entrepreneurial Competition
Blue Ocean Mariculture, an open ocean mariculture company operating out of Kailua-Kona, is a nominee for HVCA’s “Island Innovator of the Year” category.
Eight New Care Providers Join Kaiser Permanente
They join more than 600 physicians and other health care providers within the state’s largest medical group
Harry McKee Foundation Scholarship App Filing Period Opens
The Harry McKee Scholarship Foundation board of directors invites college-bound high school seniors and current college students to apply for a $1,000 scholarship.
Matson to Pay $725,000 More for Molasses Spill
Today, the EPA announced a settlement with Matson over federal Clean Water Act violations relating to the September 2013 molasses spill into Honolulu Harbor.
Safeway Violates Deposit Beverage Container Law
Safeway failed to submit payments and reports required of beverage distributors by the state’s deposit beverage container law.
UH to Honor Innovative Big Island Nurseryman
Big Island anthurium grower Eric Tanouye has been selected to receive one of the UH College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources’ top honors for 2017.
Photo Update: Kaiser Completes Annual Day of Service
Hundreds of Kaiser Permanente staff members and community partners are spending Martin Luther King Jr. Day participating in a 12th Annual Day of Service,
‘Brilliant Bystander Facilitation: How to Help in Group Situations’
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center will offer a free Brown Bag Lunch Talk, “Brilliant Bystander Facilitation: How to Help in Group Situations.”
Big Island Visitors Bureau Changes Name
The Big Island Visitors Bureau officially changed its name to the Island of Hawaii Visitors Bureau (IHVB) at the end of 2016, according to the bureau’s website.
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.
