Business
Restaurant Kenichi – One Man’s Dreams of Ramen Made Real
One-time veteran of Oahu’s Side-Street Inn brings home-style Ramen to Hilo.
Thinking About An All-Electric Car?
See and test drive a variety of electric vehicles and talk to owners about their experiences with all-electric vehicles on the Big Island at public events in Hilo on Sept. 28, and Kona on Sept. 29.
New Zealand Geothermal Experience Touted At Wainaku Center
New Zealand geothermal developers, partners with one of the groups vying for a new geothermal contract from HELCO on the Big Island, say the industry is noisy and smelly, but not harmful.
Big Island Hotels Set New Mark
While room rates set a record high level at Big Island hotels in July, the occupancy rate declined.
New Director, Chefs at Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa
Key positions have been filled in the food and beverage department at the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay.
Fair Wind Adds to Keauhou Fleet
Fair Wind Big Island Ocean guides has added the Hokulia and Capt. Jack to its fleet of recreational vessels at Keauhou Bay.
Huffington, Omidyar Launch Website Partnership
Huffington Post and Honolulu Civil Beat held a luncheon today in Hilo for the launching of HuffPost Hawaii.
Volcano House Hosts Grand Reopening
Hawaii’s oldest hotel will celebrate its grand reopening in Volcano with public festivities including entertainment, refreshments and tours on Friday, Sept. 6.
Isle Inventor’s ‘GooFurr’ Helps Cats Take Pills
A new product invented by a Big Island woman helps pet owners give their animals the medications they need.
Lumber Industry Sees Strong Growth Ahead
Signs indicating continued growth in the home building and repair business bodes well for the future of the lumber industry in Hawaii.
Your Sweet Tooth Belongs To ‘Sugar Crush’
Sugar Crush is a new candy store in Keaau with some of your favorite confections of the past.
Toys R Us Express Opens at Prince Kuhio Plaza
A new Toys R Us Express store, the first on the Big Island, is now open in Hilo’s Prince Kuhio Plaza.
Business of Farming Classes Offered
The business of agriculture will be the focus of a series of classes this fall sponsored by the Office of Continuing Education and Training at Hawaii Community College.
Health-focused B&B Spa Coming to Keaukaha
Hale Lamalama Kaili, an innovative healing bed-and-and-breakfast spa, will be opening Aug. 31 in Keaukaha.
Kona Master Roaster Is Hawaii’s Top Employee
Laura Ross, a “local girl” from Kamuela, was named Hawaii’s top retail employee of the year for her work as Master Roster at Hula Daddy Kona Coffee.
Big Island Sets Pace in New Auto Sales
New car sales on the Big Island outpaced the rest of the state during the first half of 2013.
Online Travel Companies Hit with $246 Million Judgement
The ruling is the final judgement against nine online travel companies selling Hawai`i hotel rooms.
Kona Coffee Farm Gets Study Grant
Arianna Farms was awarded a $25,000 USDA grant to study how to make drying coffee less costly and more efficient.
State Jobless Rate Falls, Big Isle Highest
Hawaii’s unemployment rate is as low as it’s been since August 2008.
Mac Nut Firm Posts 2nd Quarter Loss
Royal Hawaii Orchards struggles to transition from bulk sales of macadamia nuts to retail sales of mac nut products.
