Business
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.
U.S. Census Bureau Releases 5-Year Community Survey
The estimates are based on the annual ACS conducted by the Census Bureau which include economic, demographic and housing characteristics of Hawai‘i’s population
Cookie’s Clothing Opens at Queens’ MarketPlace
Fashionable Hawai‘i Islanders have a stylish new option at Queens’ MarketPlace, with the opening of Cookie’s Clothing Company.
Support Local Businesses on Wainaku Wednesday
Support local businesses and finish up last-minute Christmas shopping on Wainaku Wednesday.
Hybrid Real Estate Appoints Broker-in-Charge
The Hawaii Real Estate Team and the United States Real Estate Corporation announced the appointment of Benjamin Tabios as broker-in-charge for Hawai‘i Island.
HCF Looking to Fund STEM Programs
The Hawai‘i Community Foundation will accept applications for a funding opportunity to improve learning opportunities for Hawai‘i Island students…
Public Invited to Chamber Pau Hana & Auction
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce invites the public to its final 2016 networking pau hana on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Outrigger Royal Sea Cliff in Kailua-Kona.
Mauna Lani Luxury Estate Headed to Auction
The luxury property is located footsteps away from Honoka‘ope Bay and Honoka‘ope Beach on the Big Island of Hawai‘i.
Hilo Attorneys Recognized for Volunteer Service
Forty-three Hilo attorney were recognized for providing free legal information to more than 700 Hawai‘i Island residents
Hawai‘i Featured in United Airlines’ Hemispheres Magazine
The 24-page feature examines Hawai‘i’s diverse economy and includes interviews with local business leaders and economic development experts.
