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Hawai‘i County Unemployment Falls to 3.3% in August
Statewide the unemployment rate has remained below 3% for 37 months.
VA Hilo Community Based Outpatient Clinic to Relocate in Oct.
The Hilo Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) will relocate to a larger, refurbished facility in October 2019.
Walmart Wellness Day Set for Weekend
Walmart is inviting customers to Walmart Wellness Day, where they can get free health services and resources, including information on better heart health.
Company Donates Instruments to Schools
Servco Pacific made a donation of musical instruments and services valued at nearly $500,000 to 55 public schools across Hawai‘i.
WORKSHOP: Business Insurance 101
The West Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center will offer a workshop, Business Insurance 101, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; registration is at 8:45 a.m.
Smart Charge Hawai’i Program to Make EV Charging Stations Available
A new partnership aims to showcase EVs’ ability to deliver grid services and integrate renewable energy on Hawai‘i Island, Oʻahu and Maui.
Castle Group Rebrands as Castle Hospitality Group
The Castle Group Inc. has rebranded to better reflect its position as a cutting-edge, innovative hospitality company.
Hawai‘i Diaper Bank Holding Drive Event, Sept. 28
Hawai‘i Diaper Bank is holding its first Wipe Out Diaper Need event on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Umeke’s Fish Market in Kailua-Kona.
SBDC Offers Business Insurance 101
The West Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a workshop, Business Insurance 101, on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
ASB Names Nakahara VP, Chief Credit Officer
American Savings Bank (ASB) has hired Steven Nakahara as Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer.
HCFCU Offers ‘Planning for Incapacity’ Class
The Hawai‘i Community Federal Credit Union is offering a tutorial for people to put together a financial plan for themselves to ensure security.
State Hospital Names New Administrator
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has selected Run Heidelberg as the new administrator of the Hawai‘i State Hospital.
The Nature Conservancy Welcomes New Associate Director
Jana Light will lead philanthropy efforts for The Nature Conservancy’s Palmyra Program.
‘Ohana Halloween Pāʻina Now Accepting Vendors
Keauhou Shopping Center is now accepting vendor applications for its 2019 ‘Ohana Halloween Pāʻina event, which will be held this year on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Lanihau Center Fourth Friday Seeking Vendors
Kona Dance & Performing Arts will be featured on Fourth Friday at Lanihau Center on Sept. 27, with “epic performances and a dance party,” a beer garden, vendors…
Chamber Invites Public to After Hours Event
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public to AfterHours, its monthly networking event.
Hawaiian Ethos Addresses Vaping Concerns
Hawaiian Ethos, a medical marijuana dispensary, addressed a DOH report that Hawai‘i may have its first case of vaping-related severe respiratory disease.
Hawaiian Airlines Numbers up in August
Visitors traveling to the state via Hawaiian Airlines jumped last month in year-over-year arrivals.
Homebuying Support Program Expands to UH Employees
UH announced a new down payment assistance program with Landed on Sept. 10 that aims to help UH faculty and staff buy homes in Hawaiʻi.
WEBINAR: Exploring New Tax Withholding Estimator
The Internal Revenue Service will provide a free online session Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at 8 a.m. HST to explain the new Tax Withholding Estimator.
