Business
IRA Contribution Deadline Approaching
Contributions made to Traditional IRAs by April 15, 2019, may be eligible for a tax credit or deduction on their 2018 tax return.
UH Law School to Hold Invasive Species & Biosecurity Forum
William S. Richardson School of Law at UH Mānoa invites the community to a free forum, “Invasive Species and Biosecurity in Hawaiʻi,” on Saturday, March 23.
Neilson Appointed as DLNR Aquatics Division Administrator
Brian Neilson has been appointed the next administrator of the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Nature Resources (DLNR) Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR).
More People are Filing Their Tax Return for Free
More people are using the improved IRS Free File option to prepare and electronically file their returns for free, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
2019 UH Mānoa Applications Skyrocket to New Record
The number of undergraduate applications to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa this year shattered the previous record set last year.
New Community Center Offers Green Sector Programs for Youth
The Ho‘okupu Center features a commercial kitchen and culinary program focused on sustainable agriculture.
Brown Bag Lunch Series: Ins & Outs of the Divorce Process
The nonprofit Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center hosts a free talk on March 21, 2019, as part of their “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” Brown Bag Lunch Series.
IRS Urges Taxpayers to Check Their Tax Withholding Early in 2019
The IRS renewed its effort to encourage taxpayers to review their tax withholding using the IRS Withholding Calculator and make any needed adjustments early in 2019.
$500K Released for Expansion of Emergency Department at NHCH
Gov. David Ige has released $500,000 for the expansion of the emergency department of North Hawai‘i Community Hospital.
HTA & HLTA Offering Ho‘oilina Scholarships
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority and Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association reports the introduction of the Ho‘oilina Scholarships.
Hawaiian Airlines Marks 15 Straight Years as Most Punctual in U.S.
Hawaiian Airlines remained the nation’s most punctual carrier in 2018, according to the U.S.
Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT).
Hawaiian Airlines Drops Prices Amidst Fare War
Hawaiian Airlines has reduced its interisland fares following Southwest’s entrance into Hawai‘i’s skies earlier in March 2019.
Home Watch Services Now Available on Big Island
Big Island Property Monitoring LLC (Big Island PMC) now offers home watch services.
Shidler Team Places First Among U.S. Universities
Students from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Shidler College of Business took top national honors in the Milgard Invitational Case Competition.
Kohala Spa Adds Dreampod Therapies
The Kohala Spa at Hilton Waikoloa Village has added a new element to its full menu of soothing treatments and rejuvenating therapies with the Dreampod.
HCC – Pālamanui Hosting Career Summit
Hawai‘i Community College – Pālamanui reports it will host the “University of Hawai‘i System College and Career Summit” on Friday, March 15, 2019.
Hilo Nurse Wins Regional Clinical Leader of the Year Award
Val Nishi, director of nursing at Life Care Center of Hilo, was recently named Clinical Leader of the Year.
Rep. Gabbard Christens Matson’s Newest Ship
Rep. Gabbard was at the Philladelphia Shipyard where she served as the sponsor for the christening of Matson Inc.’s newest container ship, ‘Kaimana Hila.’
