Business
Hawaiian Airlines on Schedule 94.1% in April
Hawaiian Airlines completed the month of April 2016 as the US airline industry’s top-ranked carrier for on-time performance.
Classes Offer Tools for Family Caregivers
Hawaii Community Caregiver Network, an all-volunteer nonprofit based in Kona, will offer “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” classes in Kona beginning in July.
Puna HOA Offers ‘Tools for Success’ Conference
The Puna Homeowners Association will hold its free “Tools for Success” Conference at Kea‘au High School on Saturday, June 25, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Caregiver Education Classes Offered in Kona
A two-day “train the trainer” caregiver class will be held on June 16 and 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Regency at Hualalai in Kailua Kona.
Golf Tournament Fundraiser for Brantley Center
The Brantley Center, a services provider for people with disabilities, will host its 38th Annual Golf Tournament at the Big Island Country Club on July 17.
30 Students to Begin Akamai Internship Program
The Akamai Workforce Initiative, a program dedicated to advancing Hawai‘i college students into STEM, has accepted 30 students into its internship program.
Island Air Adds 22 Agents for New Kona Flights
Twenty-two employees have joined Island Air’s staff for its new daily service to Kona International Airport starting Tuesday, June 14.
Mokulele to Celebrate King Kamehameha
Mokulele Airlines will once again celebrate King Kamehameha Day by “lei-ing” the first 500 passengers who island hop on June 10 at all nine airport stations.
Libraries Closed on Kamehameha Day
In observance of the Kamehameha Day 2016 Holiday, all public libraries in Hawai‘i will be closed on Friday, June 10. Some will also be closed on Saturday.
KTA Super Stores Shopping Spree Winner Announced
The winner of KTA Super Stores Kailua-Kona $1,000 Shopping Spree is William Hussey.
Department of Ag Celebrates Homeownership Month
In addition to mortgage financing, USDA provides grants and loans to help rural homeowners make improvements or repairs.
Free Window Screening Workshop in Kona
A free window screening workshop will be held on Thursday, June 16, at the Lowe’s Kona store location from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lili‘uokalani Gardens Seeking Volunteers
Kenji Kuroshima of Friends of Lili‘uokalani Gardens will lead efforts to complete the year-long bamboo thinning project and other projects.
State Government Upgrades GIS System
The state has made upgrades to its geographic information system that take advantage of current advances in server-based GIS and cloud services…
UH Hilo Offer Non-Credit Classes in June
The University of Hawai‘i Hilo College of Continuing Education and Community Serviceis offering non-credit professional development courses in June 2016.
Fireworks Permits Available Through July 4
Fire Chief Darren Rosario announced that firework permits are being issued through Monday, July 4, 2016, at 8 p.m. Each permit costs $25 and will entitle the holder to purchase up to 5,000 individual firecrackers. Permits will be issued to persons 18 years of age or older and are non-transferable, and non-refundable. Permits are not required for novelties and […]
Hilo Gala to Kick Off Orchid Show & Sale
Hilo Orchid Show Gala Preview Party will be held on Thursday, June 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium.
HCFCU Offers Free Homeownership Seminar
The Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union will host a free educational seminar on the “ABCs of Homeownership” in Kailua-Kona on Saturday, June 4.
Chocolate Factory Earns TripAdvisor Award
The Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory recently received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.
Visitor Numbers Up .8 %, Spending Up 13.1%
Hawai‘i Island experienced little growth in visitor arrivals (+.8%) in April 2016, but a notable gain in visitor expenditures (+13.1%).
