Business
Pasha Hawai’i Gains New Ship ‘Marjorie C’
Pasha Hawai’i has a new ship, home ported in Honolulu. The ship, Majorie C, is named after Pasha Hawai’i President and CEO George Pasha IV’s grandmother.
Sen. Hirono Introduces Small Business Legislation
United States Senator Mazie Hirono introduced two pieces of legislation designed to grow local small businesses and expand services to foreign markets.
State Agency Receives Mortgage Supervision Accreditation
The state’s division of Financial Institutions received a certificate of accreditation for mortgage supervision for upholding high standards and practices.
Matson Reports 2015 First Quarter Earnings
First quarter earnings for 2015 show an earning-per-share of $0.57, up from $0.08 last year.
Territorial Bancorp Inc. Reports Dividends
Territorial Bancorp Inc., parent company to Territorial Savings Bank, has reported a dividend on shares to be paid out May 28, 2015.
Matson Releases Report on Community Service
The Matson Foundation has released a report on the company’s 2014 community service efforts.
McDonald’s Hawai’i Honors Three Hilo Students
Three Hilo High student-employees of McDonalds Puainako were awarded last weekend with $2,500 educational scholarships.
The Salvation Army Celebrates ‘Partners in Community Service’
The Salvation Army – Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division will celebrate its 2015 Partners in Community Service Awards.
Pahk Returns to Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
Peter Pahk has returned to Mauna Kea Beach Hotel as Executive Chef after leaving last year to be a culinary professor in South Korea.
Pasha’s Acquisition of Horizon Lines Cleared
The Pasha Group has been cleared by the United States Department of Justice to complete its aquisition of Horizon Lines, Inc.
Blue Hawaiian Names New President
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, whose parent company is considered a global leader in medical air transportation, has named a new president.
Blue Zones Project Names New VP
The Blue Zones Project, a Healthways, Inc. and Hawai’i Medical Service Association initiative, has named Heidi Kim as its new Vice President.
Big Island’s Epic ‘Waterfalling Estate’ Reduced to $8.2 Million
Striking Hawai`i waterfall estate featuring incredible design and amenities is being offered for a “bargain.”
Kaiser Welcomes New Big Island Physician
Kaiser Permanente’s Kona Medical Office has received a new physician, Dr. Wynette Amazona.
Hawai’i Unemployment Holds at 4.1 Percent
The State of Hawai`i Department of Labor and Industrial Relations has released statewide unemployment numbers for the month of March.
Grants and Loans Offered for Renewable Energy and Upgrades
USDA offering $280 million in federal grant money towards renewable energy projects or energy efficiency upgrades for small businesses and farmers.
Hawai’i Ranked as 10th Eco-Friendliest State
A recent WalletHub study ranks Hawai’i at the 10th eco-friendleist state in the nation.
Sea Shepherd Gains Support from Intoya
Sea Shepherd conservation efforts have been helped by Hawai’i-based waterproof action camera manufacturer Intoya.
Aloha Kona Urgent Care Now Open
Aloha Kona Urgent Care has opened at the Pottery Terrance in Kailua-Kona.
Hawaiian Airlines Top-Ranked for Timeliness
Airline quality report ranks Hawaiian Airlines as top carrier in timeliness for two consecutive years.
