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Pacific Biodiesel Founders Named in Top 100 List
To be included in the list, individuals are nominated and then voted on by Biofuels Digest readers.
Hawai’i Participates in Multi-State MoneyGram Settlement
The settlement stems from a multistate investigation in which complaints came from consumers who used MoneyGram’s wire transfer service to send money to third parties involved in schemes to defraud consumers.
Ormat Withdraws form Hawai’i Electric Negotiations
Negotiations were part of a Request for Proposal process, a competitive bidding framework that was initiated to add lower cost, firm, and renewable geothermal energy to the Big Island’s energy portfolio.
Hawaiian Style Café Violates DOL Overtime Requirements
Workers who exceeded 40 hours in a week were paid in cash at the employee’s straight-time rate, neglecting to pay overtime hour at time-and-a-half their regular rates.
Hilo Fuel Averages Fluctuate, Kona Steady
Regular fuel in Hilo was an average of $2.57 on Tuesday, while Kona’s regular gas was an average of $2.79.
Kailua Village Business Improvement District Expands MarketPlace
Six new Marketplace events will be brought to Kailua Village throughout the year.
Hawaiian Airlines Appoints VP, Treasurer
Jay Schaefer will be responsible for overseeing corporate finance, fleet financing, cash management, fuel and foreign exchange hedging, and enterprise risk management for the airlines.
New Waikoloa Gallery to Feature Nightscape, Astrophotography
Steve Cullen, owner of the shop and a photographer himself, said an interesting trend is taking place on the island in “astro-tourism.”
Rising Sun Among First in Hawai’i to Offer Tesla Energy
Based out of Maui and serving the entire state, Rising Sun Solar has added to its product offerings with Tesla Energy’s Powerwall home battery and Powerpack commercial battery.
Hawai’i Life Hilo Gains New Broker-In-Charge
For the past 11 years, Renee Hill has mentored real estate agents at several firms in Hawai’i.
KCH, HHSC West Hawai’i Region Board Chairman Dies
Kona Community Hospital officials say William Cliff died “suddenly” while on vacation with his family. Cliff was 75 years old.
Chef Choy to Highlight KKCC Annual Building & Design Expo
Celebrity Chef Sam Choy will be a featured guest at the event;and will conduct a live cooking demonstration and book signing, along with a feature of his newest kitchen accessory line.
Hilo, Kona Gas Prices Keep Within Trends
Regular fuel in Hilo was averaging $2.55 on Monday, while regular fuel in Kailua-Kona was $2.79 on average.
KCH Bids Aloha to Retiring Oncologist
Beginning Monday, Feb. 1, The Queen’s Health System will provide radiation oncology physician coverage daily to the KCH Radiation Oncology Clinic.
Tourism Industry Breaks Records in 2015
A record amount of visitors and spending came through the islands in 2015, according to preliminary year-end statistics put out by the Hawai’i Tourism Authority this week.
Big Island’s First Old Navy Store Opens in PKP
Dozens gathered Wednesday evening as store General Manager Mindy Juan took part in the traditional untying of the maile lei at the 15,600-square foot store, located within the Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo.
First Insurance Co. Donates over $600K in 2015
Donations from the company in 2015 included $319,140 from the FICOH Charitable Foundation and over $216,470 in FICOH corporate donations.
Jan. 31 Deadline to Enroll for 2016 Healthcare Coverage
Anyone previously enrolled who does not re-enroll will be not be insured.
KTA Kicks Off 28th Supermarket Safety Poster Contest
KTA Super Stores is ready to kick off its 28th consecutive Supermarket Safety Poster Contest.
