Business
Thelma Parker Memorial Public & School Library to Close Temporarily
The Thelma Parker Memorial Public & School Library will close for interior renovation work from July 16 to 19, 2019.
Magic’s Beach Grill Gives $3K Donation to Canoe Clubs
The oceanfront restaurant Magic’s Beach Grill has donated nearly $3,000 to Keauhou and Kai ‘Opua canoe clubs.
STUDY: Hawai‘i Among Worst States to Start a Business
Hawai‘i ranks 47th in the nation among the worst states to start a business in the U.S.
Cadirao Named Director of Executive Office on Aging
Cadirao already has nearly two decades of program management experience within the Office on Aging.
Hawaii Island Humane Society Reorganizes, Hires CEO
HIHS is restructuring its management and operations with new leadership and resources.
3D Mammography Coming to Hilo
Hilo is expecting new technology to help detect breast cancer early beginning Aug. 1 at Hawai‘i Radiologic Associates Ltd.
HIplan’s Wyban Earns SBA Small Business Advocate Award
Dr. Jim Wyban was recently named SBA’s Small Business Advocate for Innovation for his work developing HIplan and the Hawaii Island Business Plan Competition.
Hawai‘i County Issues New Residential Greenwaste Disposal Guidelines
Hawai‘i County’s greenwaste recycling facilities are only for the use of residential customers with self-hauled greenwaste from private residential properties.
Aloha Festivals Receives OHA ‘Ahahui Grant
The $7,000 award will be used to support the festivals’ mission of perpetuating the aloha spirit.
Hawaiian Airlines’ In-Flight Entertainment to Support Nonprofits
During July, passengers who view in-flight entertainment on Hawaiian Airlines will be helping support local nonprofits.
Hospice of Kona Beneficiary of Ohana Fuels Program
Hospice of Kona will receive a portion of the proceeds from every gallon of gasoline purchased at Ohana Fuels stations on Hawai‘i Island through September.
Shaka Tea Relocates to Hilo
Shaka Tea relocates to Hilo, opening the first tea emporium exclusively focused on Hawaiʻi-grown teas; Mosese ʻŌhia joins as retail experience manager.
Kona-Kohala Chamber Honors Community Members with Pualu Awards
Winners across five categories were recognized at the recent KKCC annual Membership and Installation Luncheon at the Four Seasons Resort Hualālai.
Pacific Media Group Expands to Oʻahu
Locally-owned multimedia company Pacific Media Group has reached an agreement to acquire ʻOhana Broadcasting Company’s four Honolulu radio stations.
Hawai’i Island Veterans Memorial Chair Retires After 20 Years of Service
Reeve N. “Bob” Williams, Lt. Col, US Army retired, was presented a memorial plaque from the Board of Director’s at a dinner held June 22, 2019.
HFS Federal Credit Union Makes Forbes Best-In-State Credit Union List
HFS Federal Credit Union has been recognized in Forbes list of America’s Best Credit Unions in Each State for 2019.
Hawaiian Airlines Begins Ticket Sales for FUK-HNL Service
Hawaiian Airlines is now offering ticket sales for new nonstop service between Fukuoka, Japan, and Honolulu, Hawai‘i.
Visitor Spending on Big Island Declines in May
Visitor spending on Hawai‘i Island declined (-11.6% to $153.7 million) in May 2019, while visitor arrivals increased (+5.0% to 138,520).
Waiākeawaena Elementary Becomes 100th Blue Zone Worksite in Hawai‘i
Waiākeawaena Elementary School recently became the 100th Blue Zones Project Approved worksite in Hawai‘i.
Kona’s Courtyard Hotel Sells for $100 Million
Blackstone now has the leasehold interest in the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel after spending around $100 million to purchase it.
