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Salvation Army Raises $865K During 2015 Holiday Season
The Salvation Army – Hawaiian & Pacific Island Division released its 2015 holiday numbers on Thursday.
Three Big Island UPS Drivers Honored for Safe Driving
Glen Muraki of Kamuela and Brian Taketa of Kealakekua were inducted, along with Myron Yamagushi of Holualoa. The trio works in Kona.
OMKM Hires Cultural Resource Program Manager
The Office of Mauna Kea Management manages about 12,000 acres of State-owned land on Mauna Kea.
Kona Fuel Prices Stable, Hilo Sees Slight Fluctuations
Regular fuel in Hilo was an average of $2.54 on Monday, while Kona’s regular gas continues to hang on to an average of $2.79.
HHSC West Hawai’i Names New Chair
Frank Sayre will fulfill the role of the late Bill Cliff, who passed away in January.
Hawaiian Airlines Ends 2015 as Top Carrier for Punctuality
Hawaiian Airlines has now received the ranking for twelve consecutive years.
Cricket Wireless Opens in Kona
A grand opening celebration will be held at the store, located at 75-1022 Henry Street in Kona, on Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Kona Fuel Averages Hang Tight, Hilo Moving Lower
Regular fuel in Hilo was an average of $2.56 on Tuesday, while Kona’s regular gas held onto it’s month-long average of $2.79.
‘Uncle Billy’s’ Rebranded Under New Management
The hotel was recently acquired by Peter Savio, a Honolulu-based developer, after the hotel’s lease under its previous owner was set to expire.
HFS FCU Scholarship Applications Available
A total of eight scholarships totaling $15,500 will be distributed to qualified high school seniors on the Big Island.
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.
