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Beneficiaries Receive $18K From Big Island Chocolate Festival
Proceeds totaling $18,000 from the 2019 Big Island Chocolate Festival were awarded to multiple educational organizations.
Hawai‘i Adult Corrections Officer Recruitment Open
The Hawai‘i Department of Public Safety is currently looking for people on all islands interested in becoming a adult corrections officers (ACOs).
LeNoir New VP of Financial Planning & Analysis for Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines announced on Friday, June 7, 2019, the appointment of David M. LeNoir Jr. as vice president of financial planning and analysis.
Kona Accountant Receives SBA Financial Services Award
Jacob Burrill of Burrill CPA has been recognized for his service to small businesses in Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i CC Chancellor Selected as Omidyar Fellow
The Omidyar Fellows Program is dedicated to addressing Hawai‘iʻs most pressing issues.
Free Estate Planning Seminar Offered in Kona
Families with young children are invited to attend a free estate planning seminar hosted by Hawai‘i Community Federal Credit Union.
Hawaiian Airlines’ New Tablet Technology to Boost Flight Efficiency
Hawaiian is the first U.S. airline to adopt an application that uses satellite communication to continuously inform flight crews about winds, projected turbulence and aircraft performance.
Hawaiian Canoe Racing Assoc. Receives ‘Ahahui Grant
The Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association (HCRA) has received a $3,000 ‘Ahahui Grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
STUDY: Hawai‘i Ranks 48th for Economic Growth
In WalletHub’s June 3, 2019, report on the Best & Worst State Economies, Hawai‘i the fourth worst in the nation, ranking 48th in terms of economic growth.
Nature Conservancy Names New Director for Palmyra Atoll
A former Hawaiʻi Island marine program director for TNC, Chad Wiggins has been selected as the organization’s new program director for Palmyra Atoll.
OHA to Host Free Agribusiness Workshop in Hilo June 7
An agribusiness and resource workshop is scheduled for June 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Maeda Appointed Hawai‘i State Veterinarian
Dr. Isaac Maeda has been appointed as the administrator of the Animal Industry Division, which includes the title of State Veterinarian.
Fairmont Orchid Supports UH Adopt-a-Beehive Program
The Fairmont Orchid has partnered with The Family Coppola Bee’s Box Wines to support the research and development of healthy beehive practices through UH at Hilo’s Adopt-a-Beehive Program.
Formby Takes Lead at Pacific Resource Partnership
Pacific Resource Partnership recruited former Honolulu DOT head Mike Formby as its executive director in May.
June KMC Workshop Focuses on Collaboration
The Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center will feature Sylvia Kahalia Dolena’s collaboration workshop at the Hawai‘i Innovation Center in Hilo on June 14, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Pono Choices Earns National Award in 2019
Hawai‘i-based teen health education program Pono Choices receives a national award in 2019 for Maternal Child Health best practices.
Public Invited for Panels With Film Industry Mentors
The panels will be held in conjunction with Creative Lab Hawai‘i’s 2019 Immersive programs.
June 19 Chamber Networking Event Open to Public
The public is invited to the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s networking event, AfterHours, Wednesday, June 19, at Daylight Mind Coffee Company in Kailua-Kona.
Hawai‘i Department of Human Services Director Earns National Recognition
Hawai‘i Department of Human Services Director Pankaj Bhanot was recognized last week in Washington, D.C., for his legacy of helping children and families.
OHA Awards Over $1M in Grants to 6 Hawaiʻi Island Programs
Six Hawaiʻi Island programs will receive a total of $1,129,290. Hawaiʻi Island will also be served by two statewide grant awardees.
