Business
Pier 1 Imports Prepares for Grand Opening
Pier 1 Imports is preparing for its March 20 grand opening at the Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo.
Hawaiian Telcom Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Results
Report shows fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 consumer revenue growth.
Kaiser Permanente Donates to Local Programs
Five nonprofit organizations throughout the state will receive their share of $243,000 being donated by Kaiser Permanente Hawai’i to assist community health programs.
West Hawai’i Hospital Board Adds New Members
Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital have named three new members to the West Hawai’i Region Board of Directors.
Junior Achievement Students Honored
Big Island high school students were honored following their participation in the Junior Achievement of Hawai’i Island program.
Free Business Solutions Workshop on Energy Savings
A free business solutions workshop on energy savings will be held in Hilo on March 17.
WalletHub Studies Best/Worst Environments for Women
WalletHub has conducted a new study on the best and worst environments for women in honor of Women’s History Month.
Hawaiian Electric Receives National Smart Grid Award
Electrical Power Research Institute has honored the Hawaiian Electric Companies for their efforts in applying research and development.
Costco Transitions Between Credit Card Partners
After 15 years of partnership with American Express, Costco has decided to change credit card partners, switching to Citi and Visa.
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Welcomes New Chef
New Chef de Cuisine to incorporate locally-sourced ingredients with flair.
Matson Announces Revenue Report
Matson has released its fourth quarter income report and its overall 2014 numbers.
Waikoloa Ranked as #7 Vacation Rental Destination in U.S.
Waikoloa has been ranked as the number seven Vacation Rental Destination by TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals based on 2014 reviews.
Hilo Hattie Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Hilo Hattie has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection just days after closing it’s Prince Kuhio Plaza location.
Hilo Hattie Prince Kuhio Plaza Store Closes Up Shop
Hilo Hattie, located in the Prince Kuhio Plaza, has closed up shop as announcements of taking the company in a new direction emerge.
Planned Parenthood Organizations Plan for Merge
Planned Parenthood of Hawai’i and Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest have planned to merge, according to a statement made Wednesday.
Fuel Your School Program Raises $350K
Locally, Chevron U.S.A.’s Fuel Your School program generated money that fueled 247 public school projects statewide.
NOAA Names Papahānaumokuākea Superintendent
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has named Athline Clark as NOAA’s new superintendent of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
Big Island ‘Blue Zones Project’ Demonstration Communities
Two Big Island communities in East Hawai’i and North Hawai’i have been named Blue Zones Project Demonstration Communities.
PMG’s Pacheco Among Honorees at Cardinal Ball
Pacific Media Group’s Josh Pacheco will be honored Feb. 14 at the annual St. Joseph Cardinal Ball.
