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Cent-By-Cent, Big Island Fuel Averages Drop
Hilo average fuel prices for regular gasoline on Tuesday was $2.56, while Kona fuel buyers were paying $2.82.
Woodside Named Nature Conservancy Director
The Nature Conservancy of Hawai’i has named a new executive director in Ulalia Woodside.
Walmart Hawai’i Makes Workforce Investment
Walmart Hawai’i plans to pay full-time average hourly wages of $15.38 an hour by February 2016 and $11.68 an hour for part-time associates.
Hawai‘i Sees Lowest Unemployment Rate Since Jan. 2008
The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November was 3.2%, down from 3.3% in October.
Charter-Oceanic Merger ‘Conditionally’ Approved
The application for transfer of control of Oceanic’s cable franchises throughout Hawai’i was filed in July.
Kona Stories Among Patterson Bonus Recipients
Brenda McConnell and Joy Vogelgesang of Kona Stories will receive their share of the money, as one of the 87 bookstore to be selected from 2,848 nominations.
NHCH Partners with Queen’s
North Hawaii Community Hospital recently acquired new technology to assist stroke patients within its Emergency Department.
Hawaiian Airlines Up Nine Spots in Punctuality
After lower than usual punctuality ratings for early Fall months, Hawaiian Airlines jumped to the second spot for the month of October.
Starwood Names New Communication Director
Jean Dickinson was recently named Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ director of communications for the Hawai’i region.
Former Men’s Wearhouse Executive Sells Big Island Home
Former Men’s Wearhouse co-owner and Chief Executive Officer George Zimmer is selling his Big Island home.
KVBID Seeks Board Members
Eligible candidates are currently being sought by the Kailua Village Business Improvement District to serve as members of the 17-member Board of Directors.
Meadow Gold Earns Incentive Check from Hawai’i Energy
Meadow Gold Dairies received $41,493 from Hawai’i Energy as an incentive for purchasing a more energy efficient plant compressor.
Chevron Donates $36K to Big Island Schools
Over $350,000 was generated by Chevron U.S.A. Inc.’s 2015 Fuel Your School program, with $36,625 going to schools on the Big Island.
Kaiser Awards Community Benefit Grants to Six Nonprofits
The organizations were provided the funds by Kaiser Permanente to be used to implement health and wellness initiatives state-wide.
Hilo Fuel Averages Steadily Decline, Kona Follows
Fuel averages in Hilo are seeing steady slips this week, while Kona fuel saw nice drops, compared to last week’s averages.
PKP, Keiki O Ka ‘Āina Team Up to Support Local Families
During the month of November, 15 Prince Kuhio Plaza merchants collectively gathered over 140 items for nearly 40 families. On Dec. 5 the items were presented to Keiko O Ka ‘Āina, during Laulima Giving Day.
NELHA Businesses’ Sales and Exports ‘Surging’
Businesses part of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai’i, a state agency part of the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, are seeing increases in product sales, according to officals.
AIA Names 2016 Board of Directors
Shaun Roth, AIA of Roth Kimura, LLP, remains on the board as the Hawai’i Island section director.
Settlement Allows Claims on RadioShack Gift Cards
A recent settlement will allow for individuals with RadioShack gift cards that have a remaining balance to sumbit a claim for cash reimbursement.
Hawai’i Ranks Among Least Vulnerable to Identity Theft, Fraud
The study ranks Hawai’i among the states in the nation least vulnerable to identity theft and fraud.
