Business
Isemoto Named Outstanding Union Builder of the Year
Leslie Isemoto, president and chief operating officer of Isemoto Contracting Company, has been named the 2015 Outstanding Union Builder of the Year.
McDonalds Hawai’i Donates to HS Robotics Programs
McDonalds Hawai’i donated $46,000 to robotics teams at the 2015 FIRST Hawai’i Robotic Regional Competition.
NextEra, HEI Merger Approved by FERC
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved the merger of NextEra Energy and Hawaiian Electric Industries.
Hawai’i Ranked in Tax Help Analysis
Hawai’i was ranked eleventh in the country when it comes to overall finding tax help.
February Unemployment Rate Remains Steady
A steady unemployment rate, compared to last February, has been reported by the Hawai’i State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations.
Kim Announced as Vice President of Blue Zones Project Hawaii
Kim will oversee project aiming to improvement community well-being in Hawaii.
Report: Astronomy Impacts State Economy with Over $168 Million
Report released by UHERO tallies numbers for astronomy sector spending in 2012 statewide.
WallHub: Hawai’i Taxes Some of the Worst
A new analysis conducted by WalletHub has revealed Hawai’i as one of the least tax-friendly states.
Prince Resorts Hawaii Promotes New Director of Group Sales
Naomi Grace promoted after long track record of dedicated service to Mauna Kea Resort.
Pier 1 Imports Prepares to Open at PKP
Pier 1 Imports is preparing for its Friday grand opening at the Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo.
March 18 Proclaimed Pacific Biodiesel Day
Governor David Ige and Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui have proclaimed March 18 Pacific Biodiesel Day.
Online Travel Companies Ordered to Pay Hawai’i Taxes
Nine online travel companies have been ordered by the Hawai’i Supreme Court to pay back taxes for Hawai’i hotel rooms booked on their websites.
Old Navy Coming Soon to PKP
This fall, Old Navy will open in the Prince Kuhio Plaza, according to a company official.
Hawaii Ranked in Top-Ten States with Lowest Tax-Burden
Study assesses tax burden per capita for each state nationwide.
Palomar Announces Windstorm Insurance for Hawai’i
A new type of windstorm-hurricane insurance will now be offered in Hawai’i by Palomar Specialty Insurance Company.
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.
