Business
State issues preliminary cease and desist order against Teapresso Bar
The order alleges that between December 2016 and July 2021 Teapresso — a limited liability company whose sole managing member was Thanh “Steve” Nguyen — granted 26 Teapresso Bar franchises in Hawaiʻi in violation of state franchise laws.
Hawaiian, Alaska Airlines bring back seasonal flights to New Zealand
The three-times weekly service between Honolulu and Auckland returns on Nov. 16 and runs through the end of April 2026.
Business Monday: Hilo car dealership taps into Halloween holiday to host spooky event
A Hilo dealership and a nonprofit will be putting on haunted houses this year for Halloween.
Hawaiian Telcom continues fiber optic network expansion on Hawai‘i Island
Expansion of the fiber network, however, requires trimming vegetation in certain public easements in Volcano during a 4-month period from Oct. 20 to Jan. 20, 2026, which also will involve temporarily parking trucks on one-lane roads that might temporarily impact access to homes.
Alaska, Hawaiian Airlines create foundation to support cultural initiatives
The Alaska Airlines | Hawaiian Airlines Foundation will provide grants to programs focused on celebrating and preserving the unique way of life in Alaska and Hawai‘i.
Business Monday: Popular acaí bowl shop among 27 turnkey businesses for sale on Big Island
According to BizBuySell, 27 businesses, ranging from eateries, shops, custom services and a coffee farm, are on the market. Among them is Hawai‘i’s famous Makani’s Magic Pineapple Shack, located in historic Downtown Hilo.
Zonta pays it forward by awarding $10K in microgrants to 6 Big Isle businesswomen
The Hilo club’s “Pay It Forward” program is aimed at helping women entrepreneurs on Hawai‘i Island start a new business or expand an existing business. Six winners were awarded this year.
DTRIC will transition to run-off insurance carrier, take on no new or renew existing policies
The Hawai‘i car, home and renters insurance firm will, however, continue to administer all active policies for its thousands of customers throughout the state, manage claims and meet its contractual and statutory obligations throughout the next several years.
Fall application round for Nā Leo TV Ho‘olono Scholarship now open
Financial aid aimed at helping empower Hawai‘i Island students pursuing careers in storytelling, journalism, broadcasting and digital or creative media to shape the future of media.
Business Monday: Resilience, culture meet on the runway with Hoʻoilina Designs
Hoʻolina Designs, led by designer Dr. Hannah Preston-Pita, celebrates Indigenous artistry while honoring healing and hope through creativity as the pieces reach more eyes across the state.
Raise money. Help keiki: Big Island Walmart stores top fundraising efforts for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals
Kailua-Kona location is No. 1 while Hilo store comes in at No. 2 out of more than 4,600 Walmart locations nationwide, raising a total of nearly $225,800 during 2025 summer campaign.
The denim of Hawaiʻi: How palaka weaves together history, modern style
The iconic palaka fabric — a versatile checkerboard pattern — is making a comeback from its plantation roots to modern runways, thanks to its cultural significance and history.
Hawaiʻi air travel expected to continue with minimal disruption despite federal shutdown
Despite a federal government shutdown, travel to the Hawaiian Islands remains largely unaffected, with essential services such as air traffic control and TSA operations continuing.
Young Brothers shipment originally slated to arrive Oct. 2 at Hilo port delayed
The shipping firm had to adjust its sailing schedule this week to free up a recovery barge to deliver at the East Hawai‘i community’s port after the vessel that was supposed to make the trip was damaged leaving Honolulu Harbor.
How does the federal government shutdown affect Hawaiʻi and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park?
“We are now in a federal shutdown,” Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said during his weekly update. “We know our people will suffer and struggle more.”
Business Monday: Pancho’s Tacos brings the taste of Mexico to Hawaiʻi Island
From market hobby cooking for markets, to offering authentic Mexican street food from a food truck in Pāhoa, Keaʻau and Hilo – Pancho’s Taco Truck has become an East Hawaiʻi staple.
Hawai‘i small businesses can take part in Federal Reserve’s 2025 credit survey
The annual survey, which is open through Nov. 14, gathers insights into how small businesses seek financing and the challenges they face.
Western Pacific council urges stronger standards for marine mammal protection in seafood imports
The council urged NOAA to apply more rigorous standards when determining whether foreign fisheries meet U.S. requirements for protecting marine mammals and reducing bycatch.
Kaiser Permanente employees in Hawaiʻi authorize Local 5, HNHP unions to strike
More than 2,000 Kaiser Permanente employees in Hawai‘i have authorized a strike, joining a nationwide wave of healthcare workers prepared to walk out as union contract negotiations stall before the Sept. 30 deadline.
Business Monday: North Kohala ranch offers farm-to-table special with educational tour
Starseed Ranch is offering an exclusive Farm to Table Dinner special with an educational tour at a discounted rate for kamaʻāina.
