Business
Central Pacific Bank Announces Promotion
Central Pacific Bank has promoted Lars Larson to Vice President & Senior Manager of Retail & Small Business Credit Delivery.
Matson, Inc. Income Drops
The company’s second quarter results were negatively impacted by the acquisition of Horizon Lines and the molasses settlement.
Electric Vehicle Discount Charing Rates May Decrease
Hawaiian Electric Companies have asked the Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission to approve discount EV charging rates in a new time-of-use program.
Mokulele Airlines Adds Two Direct Flights To Kona
Mokulele Airlines will be adding two daily direct flights from Molokai to Kona in September.
Kinney Named Chief Scientist at Keck
Anne Kinney has been appointed Chief Scientist of the W.M. Keck Observatory, a role that will go into effect on Aug. 3.
Ku’ikahi Mediation Center Elects New Directors
Douglass S. Adams, Tracie White, and Jennifer Zelko-Schlueter will each serve three-year terms on the Ku’ikahi Mediation Center board of directors.
Hawaiian Electric Releases WattPlan Online Tool
WattPlan will assist consumers who are considering rooftop solar to determine potential savings.
Kaiser Permanente Brings in New Kona Provider
Kaiser Permanente has announced that eight new providers have joined its Hawai’i region of practitioners.
Hawaiian Airlines Expands Cargo Flights
Hawaiian Airlines plans to expand its interisland shipping services with three ATR 72 turboprop aircrafts in an all-cargo configuration.
Hawaiian Electric: Rooftop PV Continues Growth
Rooftop photovoltaic continues to grow. Hawaiian Electric says their numbers alone have jumped by 15,000 in the past nine months..
Paniolo Power Will Withdraw from Utility Merger
Paniolo Power Company, LLC has announced its plans to withdraw from the Hawaiian Electric Companies/NextEra Energy, Inc merger docket.
Island Insurance Makes Nations Top List Again
Island Insurance Company, for the eight consecutive year, has made the list of top 50 property and casualty insurers in the nation.
West Hawai’i Community Health Center Opens Fifth Location
The West Hawai’i Community Health Center opened its fifth location on Monday
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Names GM
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa has appointed a new general manager in Steve Yannarell.
State to Receive Nearly $1M from Chase in Settlement
Nearly $1 million will be received by the State of Hawai’i in a joint federal-state settlement involving unlawful credit card debt collection practices by Chase.
KKCC Pūalu Awards
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s Pūalu Awards were recently awarded to nine individuals, businesses, or organizations within seven categories.
Hawai’i Ranked Worst State to Make a Living
Residents of Hawai’i get 55 cents per dollar, contributing to the state’s position as the worst to make a living in.
Richard Named Regional Director of Sales at Starwood
David Richard was recently named Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ regional director of sales and marketing.
Townsend Named Sierra Club Hawai’i Director
Marti Townsend has been named the Hawai’i Chapter of the Sierra Club’s newest Director.
Hawai’i Forest & Trail Grows into New Kona Headquarters
Hawai’i Forest & Trail has a new headquarters located in the Kaloko Industrial Park in Kona.
