Business
SoHa Living Opens at the Queens’ MarketPlace
The new-to-the-island store features chic, beachy designs, unique gifts, and home décor that have successfully filled three additional boutiques on Oahu and Kaua’i.
IEG FCU to Merge with Hawai’iUSA FCU
Independent Employers Group Federal Credit Union will merge with Hawai’iUSA Federal Credit Union.
Hilo Sees Slight Increase in Fuel Prices
Hilo fuel prices have jumped by a few cents this week. The shift comes after a summer of falling gas costs.
Hawai’i Visitors Bureau Names New VP, COO
Tom Mullen replaced Wayne Arita, Hawai’i Visitors and Convention Bureau’s Chief Financial Officer, after he retired in September.
FOLK to Host Saturday Book Sale
Money raised during the sale helps provide support for all of the Kona libraries, from visiting authors and reading programs to new library materials.
Moody’s Improves State Bond Outlook
Moody’s Investor’s Service has given the State of Hawai’i an improved outlook on its general obligation bonds by pushing its ranking up from stable to positive.
Fuel Prices Steady, Flatten After Sharp Decline
Big Island fuel price averages continue to level off.
Rudy Project Helmets Dominate for the Fifth Year
For the fifth year in a row, Rudy Proect helmets were among the most chosen by participants of the Ironman World Championships.
DCCA: Annual Business Reports Due
Businesses are being reminded by the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ Business Registration Division to file their annual business renewal reports.
Hawaiian Air Drops in Air Travel Report
Hawaiian Airlines President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Dunkerly attributes the drop on changes at Honolulu International Airport.
‘Fuel Your School’ Benefits Classroom Projects
In 2014, more than 22,189 students benefited as a result of 247 teachers at 121 public school across the state receiving funding for their proposed projects, totaling $38,662.99.
Real Estate Brokerages Launch Community Giving Fund
Local Sotheby’s International Realty members recently launched a new giving fund aimed to provide support to local organizations targeting specific goals.
Big Island Gas Averages Go Flat
After months of steady decline, fuel prices on the Big Island have gone flat.
Airline Offers Early Triathlon Bike Drop-Off
Individuals flying with Hawaiian Airlines and departing the island on Oct. 12 or 13 are invited to drop off their bicycles at the “early bicycle drop-off” on Oct. 11.
$53.1M in General Excise Taxes, Fees Recovered from Online Travel Companies
Over $53 million in general excise taxes, penalties, and interest have been recovered by the State of Hawai’i from online travel companies.
Big Island Fuel Price Drops Taper
Despite the continued decrease in gas price averages, the once large weekly gaps in cost differences have slowed.
Hawaiian Airlines Launches New Website
In addition to a change in look, Hawaiian Airlines has also added a service that holds fares for one-week and an easier to use HawaiianMiles dashboard.
State Visitor Arrivals Break August Record
Visitors arrivals increased in August, while spending was flat across the state.
Kaiser Ranks as Top Health Care Provider
The National Committee for Quality Assurance recently awarded Kaiser Permanente Hawai’i with top ratings for its Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial health plans.
