Business
Free Workshop to Help Pre-Retirees Secure Financial Future
AARP Hawaii will host a free workshop at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center in the Community Meeting Hale on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Hualalai Resort Property Going Up for Auction
An exclusive estate located within Hawai‘i’s five-star Hualalai Resort comprised of approximately 10,472 square feet will sell to the highest bidder.
Island Air Expands Student-Friendly Fare Program
Island Air’s expanded College Student Standby Program offers discounted interisland rates for students enrolled at HPU, CUH and BYUH.
KTA Super Stores Hold Kahikina ‘Feed-A-Thon’
Hawai‘I Island’s Food Bank’s annual Feed-A-Thon will take place at KTA Super Stores locations and Waikoloa Village Market beginning Wednesday, Aug. 24.
Hawai‘i Electric Offers Self-Supply Solar Options
Hawai‘i Electric customers can buy rooftop systems that don’t export to the grid, but still offset a substantial part of their electric bill.
Hapuna Villa and Hotel Close Sale
Mauna Kea Resort Services LLC has closed the sale of the 8,000-square-foot Hapuna Villa and 96 of the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel’s 350 guest rooms…
East Hawai‘i Real Estate Sales Volume Balloons
If you’ve noticed a bit of extra pep in your Realtor’s step lately, or an extra tooth or two showing when they grin, you’re probably not imagining things.
Sally’s to Sell Rare Admission Day Newspapers
The Salvation Army’s family thrift store, The Sally Shop in Hilo, will sell rare Admission Day newspapers on Friday, Aug. 19.
Hawai‘i Island Leaders Join Omidyar Fellows
Omidyar Fellows has selected 14 emerging executives for its 2016-2017 program, including two from Hawai‘i Island—Brad Bennett and Kyle Chock.
Kona Village Resort to Reopen
Kamehameha Schools and Kennedy Wilson have reached a final agreement on a ground lease of the Kona Village Resort property on Hawai‘i island.
Hawaiian Most Punctual Airline in US in June
Hawaiian Airlines completed the month of June 2016 as the US airline industry’s top-ranked carrier for on-time performance,
Qigong Master to Offer Workshops in Hilo
Dr. Liu Ya Fei will discuss this medical form of qigong on Monday Aug. 22, 2016, 7 to 9 p.m., at the UH-Hilo University Campus Board, room 100.
Kona Dance and Performing Arts Studio Opens
Kona Dance and Performing Arts, a new nonprofit arts organization in Kealakekua, held its grand opening on Aug. 13, hosting over 250 keiki and adults.
Paradise Helicopters Enrolls in New Service Plan
Paradise Helicopter is the first helicopter tour company to enroll its fleet of Bell 407s in Bell Helicopter’s Customer Advantage Plans, a new service solution.
Forum Explores Ways to Improve Big Island Workforce
The forum was the first of its kind to unite education and industry leaders to discuss current obstacles and viable solutions to benefit West Hawai’i’s economy.
Kohala Student Wins HI Pride T-Shirt Design Contest
Brigette Agustin’s design incorporates the Hawai‘i island chain to form the letters “HI” in “HI Pride.”
Hawai‘i Island Women’s Leadership Summit
Register online for the second annual Hawai‘i Island Women’s Leadership Summit, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, at the Hilton Waikoloa Village.
DLNR Website to Provide Conservation Congress Info
The DLNR has established a special website for information on the upcoming International Union for Conservation of Nature World Conservation Congress Hawai‘i.
Phishing Scheme Targets Tax Professionals
The email scheme is the latest in a series of attempts by fraudsters to use the IRS or other tax issues as a cover to trick people into sharing information.
Zumba Fundraiser for Domestic Violence Shelter
On Saturday, Aug. 27, zumba teachers from Kona, Waimea, Honokaʻa and Hilo will join forces at the Sheraton Kona for “Light The Night,” a zumba fundraiser.
