Business
Hawaiian ‘Ukulele & Guitar Opens Queens’ MarketPlace Location
Uncle ‘Uke, more formally known as Robert Yates, opened the Waikoloa store offering essentials for both professional and aspiring musicians.
Young Brothers: Cargo Volumes Mixed at Big Island Harbors
Locally-grown agricultural intra-state shipments have dropped by 8.8 percent across the board, with the sharpest drop coming at Hilo Harbor, down 14.5 percent.
Ohana Fuels ‘Fuel Up. Do Good’ Program Benefits Boys & Girls Club
Ohana Fuels partners with nonprofit organizations that serve the needs of the local community and donates a portion of every gallon of gasoline purchased at all Ohana Fuels stations in that community.
Ono to Retire from First Hawaiian Bank Posts
Mitchell Nishimoto is slated to assume the role of executive vice president in charge of the Retail Banking Group.
Hilo Walmart to Hire 70 Positions for Remodel
Work is anticipated to begin in June and will run through mid-October.
Hawai’i Energy Names New Executive Director
The appointment comes as Ray Starling, who has held the executive director position for the past seven years, retires.
DBEDT Appreciative Of Legislative Efforts
State lawmakers approved funding for a range of critical programs that are designed to help in growing and diversifying Hawai’i’s economy.
Analysis: Hawai’i Ranked Among the Worst States for Nurses
The best state to practice nursing, according to the study, is Washington.
Entrepreneurs Invited to Participate in $25K Business Plan Competition
Dr. Jim Wyban and Kelly Moran, President and Founder of Hilo Brokers, have collectively decided to co-chair the upcoming “Best Big Island Business Plan” competition.
Hawaiian Airlines Seeks to Fast Track Tokyo to Kona, Honolulu Route
In a filed motion, Hawaiian pledged to initiate service to Honolulu four times a week once the amendment takes effect, along with service from Haneda to Kona three times a week.
Hawai’i Forest and Trail Founders Awarded SBA Honor
The pair was presented the award at the Hawai’i Island Chamber of Commerce SBA Awards Luncheon and General Membership Meeting.
Former Hope Services Director Named Boys & Girls Club CEO
After five years as Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island, Zavi Brees-Saunders will be stepping down from the role.
Big Island Dermatologist Offers Free Cancer Screening
For the past five years, the offices of Dr. Scheel, located in Kailua-Kona and Waimea, have offered screenings to help combat against cancer.
SBA Honors Kealakekua Ranch, ChoiceMART
The 2016 Small Business Association State of Hawai’i Family-Owned Business of the Year award recently went to the 135-year-old Kealakekua Ranch/ChoiceMART.
Big Island Students Among 42 Citizen-Scholar Awardees
The Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association recently recognized 42 seniors from public high schools across the state with $1,000 scholarships in its 12th year of Citizen-Scholar Awards.
Mokulele Airlines Offers Discounted Teacher Airfare
Teachers can book flights for travel through June 25 and receive 25 percent off at all nine airports Mokulele serves throughout the state.
HFS FCU Merges with North Hawai’i Community FCU
The acquisition of North Hawai’i Community FCU in Honoka’a marks the seventh HFS location on the Big Island.
PHOTOS: NHCH Therapy Dogs Honored
The furry hospital friends are members of NHCH’s canine corps, providing comfort to the hospital’s patients.
Free Shredding in Kona Offered as Part of ‘Shred Fest 2016’
From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., the public can visit the Big Island Record and Destruction Center, located on Hui Koa Drive in Kailua-Kona, to receive free shredding of personal financial documents and other sensitive records.
NPS Reports 2015 HVNP Economic Impact
The spending reportedly supported 1,834 Big Island jobs and had a $189,391,100 cumulative benefit to the local community.
