Business
Hawaiian Airlines Names New VP of Financial Planning and Analysis
In his new role, Noel Villamil will lead all aspects of strategic financial planning, forecasting, and projects. He will also oversee Hawaiian’s financial governance and capital budgeting process.
Hawai’i Employment Forecasted to Expand by 2.6 Percent
Growth will be led by the construction industry, according to the forecast, with a growth rate of 12.1 percent and the creation of 3,880 new jobs. Across all other industries, except natural resources and mining, growth is also anticipated.
Hawai’i Energy Offers Ratepayers Free Energy Saving Kits
Ratepayers can choose from one of the two free kits: the “Water and Energy Saver Kit” and the “Negawatt Kit.”
Hawai’i Ranked Second Highest Tax Burden in U.S.
Hawai’i was ranked with the second Overall Tax Burden at 11.86 percent and was number one when it came to Total Sales & Gross Receipts Tax Burden at 6.95 percent.
Kona Fuel Sees Moderate Average Increases After Stalling
Regular fuel averaged $2.62 in Hilo, while regular fuel in Kona averaged $2.85.
Analysis: Hilo International Airport Ranked Among Top Small Airports
The ranking is based on the reports of 170,000 travelers between November 2015 and February 2016.
Kaiser Seeks Local Participants for National Research Bank
The research, which entails members providing genetic and environmental information, is designed to improve health care, treatment, and preventative disease for generations to come.
KAPA Hawaiian FM, HIUW Distribute 3,000 Pairs of Slippers
The project is one of three annual events of the Kākoʻo I Nā Keiki-Support the Keiki Project,
Dr. Grace Chen Named Among Top Hawai’i Dentists
Honolulu Magazine released its list of honorees, including the long-time Big Island resident among dentist professionals in Hawai’i.
Kuikahi Receives $5K to Support Elementary Mediation
Kukikahi Mediation Center recently received a $5,000 donation from First Hawaiian Bank in support of its Peer Mediation Elementary School Pilot Project.
Hawaiian Airlines Expands Training in Anticipation of New A321neo Fleet
The airline announced on Wednesday that an agreement with Lockheed Martin Commercial Flights had been entered to purchase a FFS.
McDonald’s Donates $45K to Robotics
An extra $1,000 will go to five schools, including Kealakehe High School, that are headed to the FIRST World Championship competition in St. Louis, Mo. this month.
KCH Recognizes ICU for Infection Prevention
Kona Community Hospital recently recognized its Intensive Care Unit for infection prevention.
NHCH Offers Nursing Scholarship Opportunities
Two scholarships are being offered by the North Hawai’i Community Hospital to support individuals going into the nursing field.
$100,000 Grant Brings KCH Closer to New Telemetry System
A family-operated philanthropic organization donated the funds to the foundation. The organization has ties to the South Kona area, but has requested to remain anonymous.
Pacific Biodiesel Names New Marketing Director
Pacific Biodiesel recently announced a new Marketing Director in Joy Wynne Galatro.
Analysis: Hawai’i Ranks Low in Taxpayer Return on Investment
Wallethub used 20 metrics to compare the quality and efficiency of state government services across five categories including education, health, safety, economy, and infrastructure and pollution.
Local Coffee Farmers Acquire Mainland Coffee Business
The company was previously run out of Ramsey, Minn. and became known for its boutique direct-to-consumer sales model.
Fuel Average Builds on the Big Island Over Two-Week Period
Regular fuel in Hilo was an average of $2.63 on Tuesday, while Kona’s regular fuel average was $2.83
Hawai’i Radiologic Hilo Center Loses Mammogram Certification
The Hilo center was ordered to suspend their mammogram services, losing certification, by the United States Food and Drug Administration after random samples showed that mammograms performed at one of the units did not meet standards.
