Business
SBRRB Elects Officers for 2016-2017
The new officers are Anthony Borge, Harris Nakamoto, and Barbara Bennett.
Big Island Unemployment Slightly Rises in April
Hawai’i’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was at 3.2 percent in April, up by a tenth of a percent from 3.1 percent in March.
Hawaiian Airlines Unveils Lie-Flat Seats
The Premium Cabin seating area will debut as soon as next month when its first newly-outfitted A330 operates in Hawaiian Airlines’ West Coast network as a “surprise-and-delight” for passengers.
HMC Extended Care Facility to Remain Open
“New patterns are emerging in the delivery of long term care and are expanding options now available to residents,” said Kurt Corbin, Board of HHSC East Hawai’i Region.
Hawaiian Airlines Pilots Vote for Strike if Contract Talks Fail
Nearly 98 percent of the pilot group voted on Tuesday, and 99 percent of those who voted supported a strike.
Autobody Hawai’i Names 2016 Scholarship Winner
Konawaena High School senior Simon Ellis won a $1,000 cash prize with his essay, titled “Eclectic Election.”
Legacy Carbon Celebrates Anniversary with New Offset Partners
Legacy Carbon is ringing in its one-year anniversary with the announcement of Carbon offset partnerships.
Hawaiian Airlines Continues Top-Ranked Punctuality Streak
Data released as part of the DOT’s Air Travel Consumer Report includes the ranking of 16 of the largest air carriers in the country.
Lava Lava Beach Club Acts as Backdrop for Fashion Company
“Mu and Lava Lava Beach Club are friends for life,” said Lava Lava Beach Club co-owner Scott Dodd.
Hawaiian Airlines Awarded Nighttime Flight to Haneda
The United States Department of Transportation approved Hawaiian Airlines application on Friday morning.
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.
