Business
Walmart Hiring Hundreds in Hawai‘i
Jobs are in short supply across the state as the COVID-19 outbreak has caused widespread layoffs.
Hawaiian to Suspend Most Long-Haul Passenger Service
Hawaiian will be reducing its Neighbor Island schedule but intends to maintain a network that will continue to provide baseline connectivity for guests traveling within the state.
Chamber Asks Governor for Support, Clarity of Message
Temporary tax relief and loan forgiveness programs are among the Chamber’s requests.
Hawai’i Small Business Federal Aid Opportunity
US Representative Ed Case has asked Hawai’i small businesses to apply for economic injury assistance due to COVID-19.
Ige Suggests Many Businesses Close, Says He Will Protect Essential Services
Ige said all essential services will be supported by the government to make sure they continue to operate. The administration is also working to halt evictions and foreclosures, as well as make sure employees keep benefits even if they can’t work.
Hawaiian Suspends Service to Australia, New Zealand
The company announced Sunday it will temporarily suspend nonstop service between Honolulu and its Australia and New Zealand gateways starting later in March.
Hawaiian Airlines to Cut Capacity in Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic
Schedule changes will be introduced over the next week.
NCL to Suspend Cruise Ship Service to Hawai‘i
Norwegian Cruise Lines is docking its Hawai‘i vessel, along with the rest of its cruise ships, until at least April 10, 2020, due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Hawaiian Airlines to Suspend Flights From Japan
Hawaiian Airlines today announced it would adjust flight frequencies between Hawai‘i and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND) at the end of March due to slowing travel demand attributed to the COVID-19 virus.
United Airlines to Cut Flights Due to COVID-19
United Airlines is reducing its international and domestic flights — including Hawai‘i — due to impacts of COVID-19.
Kona-Kohala Chamber to Host AfterHours Event
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization with nearly 500 member businesses representing a variety of industries located on the West Side of the island of Hawaiʻi.
Class to Teach Businesses Instagram Navigation
More than 500 million people use Instagram every month.
HTA Reports Visitor Stats for January
Tourism brought in more money across the state in the year’s first month as compared with January 2019.
Big Island, Maui Lawmakers Push to Raise Proposed Minimum Wage
A Big Island senator pledged to donate thousands of dollars of his own salary to charity until lawmakers raise the minimum wage to at least $15.
Savio Group to Add Hotel Property in Hilo
Pagoda Hilo Bay is a curved mid-rise building in the heart of Hilo with ocean views.
Kona Kohala Living & Design Show a Useful Trick-or-Treat for Homeowners
More than 2,000 visitors turned out on Saturday and Sunday for the 15th annual Living & Design Show sponsored by the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce.
Ladies Artisan Market Conference, Networking Event Coming in March
The event will celebrate LAM’s two-year anniversary and International Women’s Day.
Hawaiian Electric to Host Public Meetings on Clean Energy Milestones
Meetings are coming to the Big Island in early March.
Mednick to Join PMG in Leadership Roles
Mednick will direct the company in revenue strategy and execution, in addition to overseeing GM duties for its Big Island and Kaua‘i radio stations.
