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DOT: Hawaiian Airlines Sinks in Punctuality Ratings
Hawaiian Airlines was ranked near the bottom of the list of on-time arrivals at number 11, with 84.2 percent of flights arriving on-time at all United States airports.
Verizon Offers Free Calling to France
Verizon Wireless customers will not be charged for texts or international long distance calls originating from the United States to France between Nov. 13 and Nov. 15.
Ching Named UH Director of Land Development
Carleton Ching has been named the University of Hawai’i’s newest Director of Land Development.
Lassner Makes $76K Gift to Support UH Tech Services
University of Hawai’i Foundation officials say UH President Dr. David Lassner made the donation in support of the UH System Information Technology Services.
HIHS: #GivingTuesday Fundraising Goal $10K
Hawai’i Island Humane Society hopes to raise $10,000 during the 2015 #GivingTuesday event.
Big Island Fuel Averages See Slight Dip
Fuel prices on the Big Island have seen a slight dip with lower fuel prices, compared to previous weeks.
Kona Hospital Foundation Receives $1,500 Grant
Kona Hospital Foundation was a recent recipient a $1,500 grant from the First Insurance Company of Hawai’i.
FON Names New Executive Director
Friends of the Natural Energy Laboratory Hawai’i Authority has named a new executive director in Candee Ellsworth.
PKP Joins with Non-Profit to Provide Holiday Cheer
November kicks-off the spirit of giving at the Prince Kuhio Plaza, as it teams up with Keiki O Ka ‘Āina Family Learning Centers to provide support for local families.
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Names New Hotel Manager
Kansas Henderson previously held various roles within the Four Seasons company, both on the Big Island and in California.
Islandwide Fuel Prices Fluctuate Slightly
Average fuel prices on the Big Island remain level without large margine of fluctuation.
Local Non-Profits Benefit from ‘Share the Love’ Campaign
Throughout the months of November and December, Subaru will donate $250 for each new 2015 or 2016 Subaru vehicle sold from its lots across the state.
Bond Ratings Improve for DOT Airport Division
Moody’s Investors Service and Standard & Poor’s Rating Services recently upgraded the Hawai’i Department of Transportation Airports Division’s bond ratings.
Visitor Arrivals Hold Strong Through September
A new record for visitor arrivals in Hawai’i was set during the month of September.
Dr. Lambeth Named 2015 Physician of the Year
Dr. James Lambeth was recently named the 2015 Physician of the Year for the Big Island by the Hawai’i County Medical Society.
Big Island Fuel Prices Stagnant
Large margins of fuel price average decreases have seemingly leveled off, providing staganent averages this week.
Habitat for Humanity West Hawai’i Receives $25K
Walmart Foundation’s Hawai’i State Giving Council recently gave a $25,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity West Hawai’i.
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.
