Business
TripAdvisor: Kalaekilohana Named Among Top Small U.S. Hotels
Kalaekilohana Inn & Retreat ranked moved up five spots after ranking eighth in 2015.
HTLA Moves to New Office
The Hawai’i Lodging and Tourism Association will remain in Waikiki, but will move into a larger suite in the Waikiki Business Plaza.
HFI’s MAHALO ‘AINA Raises $60K
The public-private initiative aims to protect and perpetuate Hawai’i’s forests and has raised funds through its grassroots fundraising efforts.
Ku’ikahi Receives $5K Grant from Hawai’i Electric
Ku’ikahi Mediation Center was a recent recipient of a $5,000 grant from Hawai’i Electric Light.
Four Seasons Hualalai Hangs onto AAA Five Diamond Star Statue
The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai was initially named to the list in 1998.
Big Island Gas Prices Fluctuate, National Prices Drop
On Monday, regular fuel prices in Hilo were averaging $2.56. Kona regular fuel costs were an average of $2.79.
Kaiser Permanente Employees Give Back
The day of service is Kaiser Permanente Hawai’i’s 11th Annual Day of Service.
Hawaiian Airlines Retakes Top Spot in Punctuality
During the month of November, the airline saw nearly a two percent increase to 93.9 percent, making it the top airline for on-time arrivals.
DCCA Insurance Division Releases Premium Comparisons
The Insurance Division released the resources to assist consumers in combing through various insurance premiums.
Two Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Employees Receive Na Poe Paahana Awards
Two Big Island hospitality professionals were the recipients of awards at the 26th Annual Na Poe Paahana Award ceremony, held Thursday.
Kaiser Donates $37K to Big Island Organizations
The Kohala Center and Kona Public Charter School, along with a hui of nine Big Island charter schools, received a combined total of $37,000 to aid healthy food sourcing efforts.
Prices at the Pump Still Falling
Regular fuel in Hilo was an average of $2.52 on Tuesday. Kona’s average regular fuel price was $2.79.
Hawai’i County Ranked Among Best Places to Buy a Home
Gathering average rent and home prices, SmartAsset compared buying to renting in every county in America and used the breakeven point in every buy vs. rent decision.
Record Number of Passengers Fly Hawaiian
The airline has grown on a yearly basis for the past eleven years, hitting its first one million passengers a year mark in 2014.
Stroh Named to EHRB HHSC Board
The twelve-member board is responsive for governing Hilo Medical Center, Hale Ho’ola Hamakua, Ka’u Hospital, and ten general and specialty clinics in the region.
‘Waterfalling Estate’ Sells for Record Shattering Price
The multi-million dollar oceanfront estate won’t stay in the purchaser’s possession long, however, as the property is being put back on the market as a high-end retreat.
Hamakua Springs to Shut Down Operations
On Thursday, Richard Ha wrote on the company’s website blog that the bananas currently being bagged would be the last of the farms operations.
Hilo Woman Named Among RESA Top Stagers
Ululani Poepoe is the owner of UP Staging & Design and a member of RESA, a trade association for professional real estate and re-designers.
Hawaiian Airlines Appoints Alter as Chief Legal Officer
In his new role, Aaron Alter will oversee all legal, regulatory, and corporate governance matters, along with the administration of quarterly board and annual shareholder meetings.
Goodwill Hawai’i Offers Free Tax Filing Clinics
Seven clinics will be held across the state, including two on the Big Island.
