Business
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center to Hold Recognition Dinner
The Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center, in participation with the Hawai‘i County Bar Association, will host its Eleventh Annual Recognition Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 13.
Ono Queens Wins $25K in HIplan Competition
Ono Queens of Pāhoa won $25,000 in HIplan’s business plan competition on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016.
Ask the Expert: Concerned About Your Credit Score?
Today’s question has been answered by Dennis Santiago of Mason-McDuffie Mortgage.
KS Preschool & Need-Based Scholarship Apps Online
The Kamehameha Schools preschool and Pauahi Keiki Scholars scholarship applications for the 2017-18 school year are now available online.
Ladies Artisan Market Event in Kailua-Kona
The event will feature craft jewelry, skin care, clothing, art and hand designed goods from female artisans.
Daylight Mind Celebrates Kona Coffee Festival
Daylight Mind Coffee Company will offer several special coffee-related events at its Kailua-Kona location during the 2016 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival.
Arbor Day Plant Sale in Kamuela
An Arbor Day plant sale will be held on Friday, Nov. 4, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kamuela State Tree Nursery in Kamuela.
Island Energy Acquires Chevron’s Hawai‘i Assets
Island Energy Services LLC has completed its acquisition of Chevron U.S.A. Inc.’s refining, distribution and retail assets in Hawai‘i.
Subcontractor for UH Hilo Construction Fined $143,000
Tradewind Plastering and Drywall Inc. has been assessed a total of $143,000: $130,367 for wages owed to construction workers, with $13,037 added for penalties.
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.
