Business
Hawaii SBDC to Host Franchise Workshop
If you’ve ever wonder what it would be like to own a franchise or to franchise your own existing business, attend an upcoming workshop hosted by Hawaii SBDC.
North Hawai‘i Hospital Gets New President, VP
The Queen’s Health Systems has selected a new president and an interim vice president/chief nursing officer.
Demystify Your Electronic Devices at Verizon Workshop
You can simplify your life after one easy class that teaches you how to streamline your Apple and Android devices.
Hawaiian Hale Building Workshop Rescheduled
The Hawaii Forest Institute has rescheduled its traditional Hawaiian Hale Building Workshop from July 9 to Saturday, July 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Show & Shine for School Supplies July 16
A car show at Lanihau Center in Kailua-Kona on Saturday, July 16, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. will help support the center’s annual drive for school supplies.
Hawaiian Airlines Begins KOA-HND Ticket Sales
Hawaiian Airlines will begin its new non-stop service between Hawai‘i Island’s Kona International Airport and Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport on Dec. 20.
Big Island Real Estate Prices Near Record High
Median prices in several Hawai‘i County markets are steadily recovering toward pre-recession levels, while one market in particular saw explosive sales growth.
Kona Stories Books to Commemorate Shadow’s Passing
Kona Stories Book Store will hold a special memorial event on Saturday, July 9, 2016, in honor of it’s mascot, Shadow, who passed away on July 2, 2016.
Island Air Offers 48-Hour Fare Sale
Island Air’s 48-hour summer fare special on its newest routes to Kona and Līhu‘e begins Wednesday, July 6, and ends Thursday, July 7.
Hilo Designers to Help Create Hawaiian Airlines Livery
Hawaiian Airlines has enlisted Hilo-based design studio Sig Zane Kaiao to join a a fashion collective to help create the airline’s first new uniform since 2008.
Walmart Launches Smartphone Pay Service
Walmart has introduced Walmart Pay—a fast, easy and secure way for customers to pay with their smartphones in Walmart stores.
Parker School Student Attends Gifted Writers Camp
Kyra Matsuda, a Parker School (Waimea) student, has been selected to participate in a creative writing and cultural exchange program for promising young writers.
Kona-Kohala Chamber Announces Pūalu Winners
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce announced its 2016 Pūalu Award winners on Friday, June 24, at its annual installation banquet at the Four Seasons Hualalai.
Hawai‘i County Households Spent $51,000 in 2014
Homeowners with mortgages spent $65,911 in 2014, which was more than $20,000 more than the annual expenditures of home renters and homeowners without mortgages.
Moss Foundation Donates $50,000 for Education, Homeless
The Moss Foundation recently made a $50,000 donation to the Hawai‘i Community Foundation to help improve youth education and assist homeless families.
HCC Digital Media Arts Program Expands to Kona
Starting this fall, the Hawai‘i Community College Digital Media Arts program will begin offering digital media arts classes at the HCC – Pālamanui campus.
Office of Mauna Kea Management Earns Award
The Office of Mauna Kea Management has received this year’s Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce Pualu Award for Environmental Awareness.
LWV Launches VOTE411.org Education Tool
The League of Women Voters of Hawai‘i County has launched the nonpartisan election resource www.VOTE411.org, simple tools to help navigate the voting process.
Medical Marijuana Dispensary License Rankings Released
A total of 66 applications for eight dispensary licenses were reviewed, evaluated and scored (based on 13 merit criteria) by four members of a selection panel.
Hilo Club Marks National Social Media Day
The Hilo chapter of the statewide Social Media Club Hawaii will hold an informal networking session in Hilo on National Social Media Day, Thursday, June 30.
