Business
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.
Lyft Partners with Hilo Brewfest to Offer Discounted Rides
Lyft is offering discounted rides for beer lovers planning to attend the 7th Annual Hilo Brewfest at the Wainaku Executive Center on Saturday, June 29, 2019.
Hawaiian Ethos to Begin Sales of Med Cannabis on Big Island
Hawaiian Ethos is the eighth and final licensed medical cannabis dispensary in the state to receive approval to begin sales of medical cannabis…
Hawai‘i Police Officer Recruitment Open
The Hawaiʻi County Department of Human Resources is currently recruiting applicants for Police Officer I (Recruit) positions for the Hawai‘i Police Department.
Big Island Airports to Receive Over $2 Million for Safety Improvements
Four Hawai‘i airports—including both Big Island airports—will receive over $10 M to purchase aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles, reconstruct taxiways and install lighting.
New Grief Counselors Join Hospice of Kona
Hospice of Kona has added two new grief counselors to its staff in the Maluihi Grief Center bereavement programs.
Hawaiʻi County Unemployment Falls to 3.3% in May
Jobs statewide have increase by 2,200 over-the-year, according to DLIR.
New Wound Care Services Offered in North Hawaiʻi
Two new providers are offering specialty care services for hard-to-heal wounds in Waimea.
24th Annual HCA Conference Slated for July 25-27
Coffee professionals are invited to attend the 24th Annual Hawai‘i Coffee Association’s Conference from July 25 to 27 in Honolulu.
Hawai‘i DOH Partners With Longs to Promote Emergency Preparedness
The Hawai‘i DOH Public Health Nursing Branch is partnering with Longs Drugs (CVS) to provide emergency preparedness guidance and materials at 14 locations.
Servco to Donate $200,000 Worth of Appliances to Hawai‘i Schools
The Hawai‘i Department of Education has partnered with Servco Pacific Inc. to install nearly $200,000 worth of appliances in public schools.
Pacific Media Group Hires General Manager
Jeffrey A. Schatz is joining Pacific Media Group as its general manager on Hawaiʻi Island. Schatz will work directly with both the Kona and Hilo markets.
