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HLTA Reaches Record High Fundraising Goals
Millions of dollars of funds were raised by the Hawai’i Lodging & Tourism Association this year, breaking previous association records.
Hawai’i Tax System Ranks as One of the Worst
Ranking 48th overall in the study, Hawai’i also ranked as one of the highest dependent states on sales and excise tax.
Hilo, Kona Fuel Prices See Slower Reduction
Fuel prices continue to decline in both Hilo and Kona, although price drop rates have slowed in recent weeks.
West Hawai’i Community Heath Center Receives $50K
West Hawai’i Community Health Center was the recent recipient of $50,000 in support of its new Kealakehe facility.
Hilo Fuel Prices Continue Decline, Kona Steadies
After large drops in fuel prices over the past few weeks across the Big Island, Hilo prices have slightly dropped this week and Kona fuel prices have steadied.
Brown Bag Series: The Cost of Conflict
Ku’ikahi Mediation Center is preparing to host its next “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” talk, part of the organization’s Brown Bag Lunch series.
Noga Joins Sierra Club as Conservation Coordinator
Joshua Noga has been added to the Sierra Club of Hawai’i’s staff as its Conservation Program Coordinator.
HCF’s Taketa Named to Top 50 Innovators List
Kelton Taketa, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Hawai’i Community Foundation, was recently named to the 2015 Power & Influence Top 50 list.
KCH Receives Grant Towards Telemetry System
Kona Community Hospital received $10,000 towards funding for a new cardiac telemetry system from Hawai’i Electric Light.
Hawaiian Airlines Tops DOT List
Hawaiian Airlines was the U.S. airline industry’s top-ranked carrier for on-time performance in July.
New Activities Director at Mauna Kea Resort
Candice Lucas will be the new director of activities for the Mauna Kea Beach Resort.
Hawaiian Airlines Appoints New Director
Timothy Somerset will be the new director of facilities management.
Honomu Jewelry Studio and Store Opens
SilverBotanica is a new artisan studio and retail store in Honomu.
Raiders Fly Hawaiian for 2015 Season
Hawaiian Airlines is the official airlines of the Oakland Raiders for the 2015 National Football League season , continuing on its years-long partnership.
Big Island Fuel Costs Drop Drastically
Fuel prices across the island have decreased dramatically over the past week, in some cases by an entire quarter.
‘Teledermatology’ Offered by UnitedHealthcare
“Teledermatology” is now being offered by UnitedHealthcare Medicaid beneficiaries.
Big Island Tourism Grew in July
Big Island tourism has risen 5.6 percent with growth in both Hilo and Kona.
First Natural Farming Symposium Comes to Hilo
The event will be held Oct. 1-3 and will teach attendees about Korean Natural Farming Practices.
