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Kona restaurant’s Keiki Food Fund helps families struggling to climb back from pandemic
Kids should never go hungry, and Poi Dog Deli will continue to provide free keiki meals to those in need until donations run out.
KOKO Clinic in Waimea step closer to relocating, expanding services for Native Hawaiians
The relocation would allow the clinic to expand its treatment rooms to provide primary care, psychiatry, psychology, women’s health, la‘au lapa‘au, lomilomi and acupuncture services.
Venture Sotheby’s International Realty to open two offices at Mauna Kea Resort
One Venture Sotherby’s office will be located on the promenade level of Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and a second office will be on the lobby level at The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort.
Hawai’i joins multistate settlements over Experian data breaches involving T-mobile
The settlement also requires Experian to offer 5 years of free credit monitoring services to affected consumers, and two free copies of their credit reports annually during that timeframe.
Hawaiian Telcom’s target: 40% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
The target is in alignment with the objectives of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5-degrees Celsius to reduce the risks and effects of climate change.
Pōhai Mālama Care Center is pausing operations in Hilo
The 12-bed inpatient hospice facility in Hilo will take a tactical pause on all inpatient hospice care operations beginning on Nov. 18, 2022
East Hawai‘i company cited for air permit violations
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Clean Air Branch issued Notices of Violation and Order, or NOVO, against six companies statewide, including one in Kea‘au.
Energize Kākou: State publishes community voices on energy
Energize Kākou participants were asked to share their thoughts about how renewable energy developers should interact with host-communities.
New Hawaiian Electric pilot program for commercial EV charging stations on Big Island
The goal of the new pilot program is to help establish up to 30 new electric vehicle charging sites on Maui, O‘ahu and the Big Island.
West Hawai‘i’s Kona Commons Shopping Center reaches 100% occupancy
One of West Hawaii’s busiest shopping centers, Kona Commons, has reached 100% occupancy.
Downtown free public parking lots now require a fee
Kailua-Kona’s downtown public parking on Hualalai Road no longer is free, forcing the longtime downtown farmerʻs market to have to relocate and causing medical personnel of the Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center to desperately seek alternative affordable parking.
Queens’ Marketplace to celebrate Halloween with HalloQueen event
Halloween festivities are coming up as the Queens’ Marketplace’s HalloQueen event returns on Oct. 31.
Hilo International Airport to lose last direct flight to U.S. Mainland
On Jan. 7, 2023, United Airline is cutting its Hilo to Los Angeles service, leaving Hilo International Airport with only inter-island flights.
Report: State of Hawaiʻi has highest earning hotel businesses in country
State of Hawaiʻi hotel businesses make the most revenue overall in the country, with each business raking in $25.8 million on average per year, according to Hotel Tech Report.
Hawaiian Home Lands to offer revocable permits for three 100-acre parcels in Honomū
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands will offer revocable permits for three 100-acre parcels in Homonū as part of a pilot program.
USPS debuts new same-day/next-day delivery options on Big Island
The US Postal Service launched its new USPS Connect delivery services at 15 Post Offices across Hawaiʻi today, including the Kamuela, Pahoa and Kailua-Kona Post Offices on the Big Island.
Boutique brokerage celebrates 10 years in Hawai‘i County and neighboring islands
Last month, LUVA Real Estate, a boutique brokerage, luxury vacation rental, and long-term management company, celebrated 10 years in business.
What’s the Forecast for Hawai‘i’s Economic Recovery with Looming U.S. Recession?
You might have heard that when the United States economy goes one direction, about six months later Hawai‘i’s economy follows suit.
Vibrant Hawaiʻi Announces Economic Development Strategy Micro-Investments
Several Big Island businesses and organizations are getting a financial boost to help fund pilot ideas or scale up concepts.
New Dining Options Open at Queens’ Marketplace Food Court
New dining options have arrived at the Queens’ Marketplace food court: Waikoloa Shrimp Co., Island Greens, Waikoloa Pizza and Hawaii Kind.
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