Business
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
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.
