Business
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.
HEPA Accepting Scholarship Applications
The funds are from the Hawai’i Emergency Physicians Associated, Inc., the physicians who staff the Hilo Medical Center’s emergency room and Hale Ho’ola Hamakua in Honoka’a.
As Tax Filing Deadline Nears, Officials Warn Against Scams
The United States Justice Department urges the public to be weary of dishonest tax return preparers
Hawai’i’s United Laundry Services Partner to Fight Infections
In 2012, the PC/Network was formed by UMF to work towards the reduction of healthcare-associated infections.
Gov. Ige: Hawai‘i to Save $32.8 M Through GO Bond Sale
Previously issued at a higher interest rate, the bonds fund construction or the acquisition of public improvement projects like public buildings, elementary and secondary schools, and university facilities.
Hawaiian Electric Seeks to Expand Smart Grid Technology
In its proposal, Hawaiian Electric is requesting permission to install smart grid technology for near half-a-million customers on the Big Island, Maui County, and Oahu.
Pahoa Elementary Principal Among Leadership Award Nominees
Pahoa Elementary School principal Michelle Payne-Arakaki is in the running for the award.
Hawai’i Forest and Trail Nestles into New Hilo Storefront
The new storefront is located along Kamehameha Highway in Downtown Hilo.
KapohoKine to Serve as Exclusive Grand Naniloa Hilo Activity Agent
Under an $18.5 million renovation of the Hilo Naniloa Hotel and Golf Club, KapohoKine Adventures was signed as the exclusive activity agent for the hotel.
KKCC to Host Annual Luncheon in Early April
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s annual luncheon will be held at the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay on Tuesday, April 5.
Kailua-Kona Fuel Average Cracks, Hilo Fuel Fluctuates
Regular fuel in Hilo was an average of $2.55 on Monday, while Kona’s regular gas continues to hang on to an average of $2.79.
