Business
‘DA BUX Double Up Food Bucks’ Program Expands
The Food Basket’s healthy food incentive program, DA BUX Double Up Food Bucks, is expanding to all KTA Super Stores and KTA Express starting Wednesday.
Hawaiian Airlines Launches Service Between OGG & SMF
Hawaiian Airlines launched daily, nonstop service between Kahului, Maui (OGG) and Sacramento (SMF) on Monday, April 1, 2019.
Kona Community Hospital CEO Announces Retirement
Jay Kreuzer will step down from his position as CEO of the West Hawaii Region of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation effective year’s end.
Oliveira Named President of Pacific Tsunami Museum Board
Pacific Tsunami Museum reports that former Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency head Darryl Oliveira has been named president of the museum’s board of directors.
Hawaiian Airlines Expands Codeshare Agreement With Virgin Australia
Hawaiian Airlines reports an expanded codeshare agreement on Monday, April 1, 2019, with Virgin Australia.
HCFCU Welcomes New Business Lending Manager
Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) reports that Mila Pelekane will serve as its new Business Lending Manager.
Blankenfeld to Serve as Director of Hawaiian Culture at Fairmont Orchid
The Fairmont Orchid has selected Ka‘iulani Blankenfeld to serve as its Director of Hawaiian Culture.
Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Sold
Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. (HFF) reports that it has closed the sale of Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.
High School Students Recognized at 12th Annual Robotics Competition
McKinley High School, Waialua High School, and China Urban Youth Robotics Alliance were named the regional winners at this weekend’s FIRST Robotics Competition.
OHA Awards 4 Big Island Nonprofits Kūlia Grants
The Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) approved the awarding of $500,000 to 10 nonprofit organizations under its Kūlia Grants Program.
West Hawai‘i Landfill to Close Early April 2
The West Hawaiʻi Sanitary Landfill in Waikoloa will close at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, for solid waste disposal only.
Public Invited to Chamber Networking Event and Fair
This monthʻs event will feature the Annual Kuleana Green Business Fair.
Boys & Girls Club Benefits From Ohana Fuels Donation
Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island reports that as the 2018 fourth quarter beneficiary of the Ohana Fuels Program, it received a donation.
Hawai‘i Island Visitor Arrivals & Spending Decrease
The Island of Hawai‘i recorded declines in both visitor spending and visitor arrivals in February 2019.
Wong Joins Staff of ACLU Hawai‘i
The ACLU of Hawai‘i reports the addition of Kathleen Wong to its team, coming on board as communications manager.
Low-Priced Solar Projects Approved
Six grid-scale solar-plus-battery storage projects have been approved by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
Kona Church Receives $250K Grant From National Fund for Sacred Places
Named one of the United States 11th Most Endangered Historic Sites, Mokua‘ikaua Church in Kailua-Kona, has received a $250,000 grant from the National Fund for Sacred Places.
First Phase of Grid Modernization Plan Approved
The Public Utilities Commission has approved a plan by the Hawaiian Electric Companies to put the latest digital technology to work managing the electric grids.
Hawai‘i Electric Light Opens 5th EV Fast Charger on Big Island
Hawai‘i Electric Light has installed a new utility-owned and operated electric vehicle DC fast charger at Punalu‘u Bake Shop in Na‘alehu.
Walmart Opens Call for Products
Walmart invites entrepreneurs to pitch new, niche and innovative products at sixth annual event on June 18 and 19, 2019.
