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State flow of resources made visible with new Hawaiʻi Funding Project
Hawaiʻi Funding Project pulls from disparate funding and data sources, providing access to visualizations and data to explore funding at the most relevant and useful depth; it is a direct response to questions about federal funding disruptions early in 2025.
News briefs for May 30: Town hall, water polo, Pacific Music Institute, grazing land, Hilo Brewfest, Kona Tax Office and more
A quick look at news happening throughout the state and around the Big Island.
Main cabin dining redefined by island-inspired Hawaiian Airlines onboard food service
Pre-order dining options by celebrated Hawai‘i chefs, fresh fare for all cabins and complimentary local snacks highlight evolution of tasty options for travelers.
College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience survey aimed at invasive fruit fly management
The survey seeks feedback from farmers, home gardeners, landscapers and others to assist College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience understand the status of the fruit fly pest and refine strategies to manage it.
News briefs for May 28: Cultural festival, food and wine fest, marketing workshop, scholarship winners
A brief look at news and events happening throughout the state and around the Big Island.
Business Monday: Maui artist opens Paint Aloha gallery in Waikōloa with classes for all ages
With business struggling on Maui after the Lahaina fires, artist Annabelle Ramil found a new home for herself and her gallery on the Big Island.
State briefs for May 22: Hawaiʻi Tourism leadership search, Zippy’s new locale, kona low recovery support
A quick look at news happening throughout the state and beyond.
Registration open for workshop: ‘Work Together Effectively As a Non-Profit Board’
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center Executive Director Julie Mitchell will provide those who attend with some practical tools they can immediately put to use to become more effective individually and collectively on a nonprofit board.
Opportunity Zones 2.0 Market Activation Summit set to convene at beginning of June
Local leaders, developers, investors and community stakeholders are invited to attend the upcoming summit and can register now.
Business Monday: Aloha Grown supports families, farmers with help from local artist
Artist Kailah Ogawa created two original shirt designs that are on sale with Aloha Grown, with all the proceeds going directly to The Food Basket until May 31.
Business briefs for May 18: Medicaid fraud, new nonstop flight, company honored, ‘Fuel the Future,’ NIL bill nixed
A quick look at business-related news stories from throughout the state.
Hawai‘i high school students can apply now for summer culinary training cohort
Deadline to apply is May 29 for Cohort 22: Culinary Foundations through partnership between Culinary Institute of the Pacific and Culinary Institute of America; but don’t wait, seats are limited.
Business Monday: Meals in a HeartBeet opens storefront in Kona
In February, the meal-prep service opened a kitchen and a grab-and-go destination next to the Club in Kona, featuring a rotating weekly menu of fully prepared, made-from-scratch meals using locally sourced meats and produce.
150 West Hawai‘i high school students to attend ClimbHI hiring blitz event
Hiring Blitz events help expedite the hiring process for high school juniors and seniors by connecting them with available opportunities.
Hawaiian Electric employees raise more than $330K for local charities in 2025
Funds totaling $48,697.69 raised by Hawaiʻi Island employees for Hawaiʻi Island United Way will support 36 health and human services programs that reach thousands of Hawaiʻi Island families and individuals each year.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue brings taste of Hawaiʻi to fast-growing Georgia community
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue continues to expand its East Coast presence with the opening of its newest location in Duluth, Georgia, offering a taste of Hawaiʻi’s iconic “plate lunch.”
Business briefs for May 4: Hannemann retiring, elevated island dining, Rome flight and A Day at the Beach
A quick look at business news from around the Big Island, throughout the state and elsewhere.
Business Monday: Hale Kanikapila brings new energy to a familiar space in downtown Hilo
Hale Kanikapila breathes new life into downtown Hilo, transforming the former site of Hilo Town Tavern into a vibrant hub for music, food, and community gatherings
Longtime Kōloa Rum Co. president, chief executive officer Bob Gunter steps down
The Kaua‘i distillery’s Chief Commercial Officer Robert Ramer succeeds Gunter as chief operating officer, overseeing day-to-day operations while continuing its growth and expansion into the next chapter.
Severe weather washes away more than quarter of million dollars in state tourism revenue
Number of visitors statewide in March decreased 1.7% from the same month a year before, with Big Island visitor stats following same downward trend; visitor spending throughout islands falls 1.6% from March 2025.
