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North Hawai‘i Community Hospital Adds Special Parking
Expectant mothers coming to North Hawai‘i Community Hospital will now find the several parking spaces specifically designated for expectant mothers.
Humane Society to Hold Monthly Microchip Clinics
This month’s HIHS microchip clinic will be held on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Hawai‘i Tourism Conference Expands
The Hawai‘i Tourism Conference, Sept. 26 to 30, is expanding to a weeklong event with a focus on a more interactive format that fosters attendee engagement.
Hawaiian Airlines Increases Flights to Japan
Hawaiian Airlines has will provide daily service between Haneda and Kona three times weekly and Haneda and Honolulu four times weekly.
THINK Fund Awards 11 Scholarships
Eleven outstanding Hawai‘i Island students have been awarded scholarships totaling $194,000 by the THINK Fund at Pauahi Foundation.
Hawaiian Launches Airline Mechanic Apprentice Program
Hawaiian Airlines and its partners have launched a new apprenticeship program to train and recruit aviation mechanics.
Island Air Adds Flights for Summer Travelers
The airline has added three roundtrip flights between one roundtrip flight between Honolulu and Kona on Fridays and Sundays.
Hilo Medical Center Achieves Four-Star Rating
Hilo Medical Center was one of just four hospitals statewide to achieve the coveted four-star ranking for “Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.”
East Hawai‘i Real Estate: Sweet Deals and Stunners
This week’s article focuses on the highest and lowest priced properties that sold on the East Side of Hawai‘i Island in the first half of 2016.
Council Approves Hualalai Kai Senior Housing Project
The Hawai’i County Council approved the development of the Hualalai Kai Senior Housing project in West Hawai’i.
Vote for People’s Choice in Architecture
The American Institute of Architects invites the public to determine the “People’s Choice Award,” voting for its favorite of 33 recently completed projects.
Kona Relay for Life Raises $10,000
Members of Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union, students from Kealakehe and Konawaena Student Credit Unions, HCFCU staff and their families raised $10,000.
Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers Conference
The 26th Annual Hawaii International Tropical Fruit Conference is Sept. 30 to Oct. 7, starts in Kaua‘i then moves to O‘ahu, Moloka‘i, Hilo and Kona.
School Supply Donations Accepted at HCFCU Branches
Hawai‘i Island residents are asked to drop off donated school supply items at any HCFCU branch by Wednesday, July 27.
Hawaiian Airlines Dispatchers Ratify Five-Year Contract
Hawaiian Airlines dispatchers, represented by the Transport Workers Union, have overwhelmingly ratified a five-year pact that provides significant wage increases. “Our dispatchers have been an important part of our company’s success and we are delighted to have forged a contract that recognizes their contributions,” said Jon Snook, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Hawaiian Airlines. “We […]
Family Business and Retirement Workshop
“Mortality Revolution – How it Impacts Family Businesses and Your Retirement” will be held on Thursday, July 28, 3 to 5:30 p.m. at NELHA Gateway Center.
Tuition Increase for UH Schools Approved
The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents approved a tuition increase for the 10-campus system over a three-year period.
Pacific Media Group Becomes KKCC Platinum Sponsor
Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Pacific Media Group has recently become a Mauna Kea – Platinum Membership sponsor.
YWCA Preschool Lunch Program Receives Walmart Grant
YWCA of Hawaii Island awarded $30,000 grant from Walmart Foundation to provide a year of free lunches for preschool children.
Pacific-Wide Storytelling Initiative Launches
Pacific Resources for Education and Learning has launched the Pacific Storytellers Cooperative, an Internet platform for stories from the Pacific Islands.
