Business
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.
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Workers Ratify New Deal
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort union hotel workers have ratified a new two year contract that will increase wages.
Starwood Names New Regional Communication Director
Stephanie Dowling has been named Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ Director of Communications for the Hawai’i region.
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Celebrates 50 Years with 50 Acts of Aloha
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel will celebrate its 50th anniversary with 50 Acts of Aloha throughout the course of 2015.
Matson Drops Fuel Surcharge, Again
Matson has reduced its fuel surcharge for Hawai’i for the fourth time since November.
Pahoa Ace Hardware Has Reopened
Pahoa Ace Hardware has reopened after its closure in December, following the threat from the June 27 lava flow.
Big Island Sees Record Tourism Numbers in 2014
According to the Hawai’i Tourism Authority, the Big Island saw record numbers last year in visitor spending and visitor arrivals.
Pueo’s Hires New General Manager
Italian-inspired restaurant Pueo’s Osteria, located in the Waikoloa Highlands Center, has named a new general manager.
Subaru Hawai’i Donates to Local Non-Profit
The Hawai’i Island Humane Society has received a $5,000 donation from Subaru Hawai’i as part of its Share the Love campaign.
Unemployment Rate Leveled Off Between Nov. and Dec. 2014
According to the Department of Labor & Industrial Relations, the unemployment rate in the state remained consistent at 4 percent in December.
Longs Pahoa to Re-Open Monday
Now that the June 27 lava flow front, still 660 yards from the Pahoa Marketplace, has stalled for nearly three weeks, Longs Drugs will return to its Pahoa location for normal operations.
Hapuna’s Peter Abarcar Voted Chef of the Year
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel’s Executive Chef Peter Abarcar Jr. has been voted “Chef of the Year.”
Hawaiian Host to Acquire Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation
It was announced Tuesday that Hawaiian Host, Inc. has entered into an agreement with The Hershey Company to acquire the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation.
The Kohala Center Appoints New President, CEO
The Kohala Center has appointed Kamanamaikalani Beamer as its next president and chief executive officer. Beamer will replace Matthews Hamabata, the Center’s current president and CEO.
