Business
Kamehameha Schools Names Senior Director of Planning & Development
Chris Deuchar has been named senior director of planning and development for Kamehameha Schools’ Commercial Real Estate Division.
Thompson Named 2018 Salesperson of the Year
Sales & Marketing Executives Honolulu (SME Honolulu) reports that this year’s Salesperson of the Year (SPOY) is Master Navigator Nainoa Thompson.
USGS Seeks Earthquake Hazards Research Proposals
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is currently soliciting project proposals for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 grants on earthquake hazards science.
Preparing for Your Career Success Workshop Set for April 11
Soon-to-be graduates from high school or college or new career seekers are invited to Hawai‘i Community College – Pālamanui for the free workshop.
NHCH Offering Scholarship Opportunities
North Hawai‘i Community Hospital is offering several college scholarship opportunities.
New Paddle Board Allows Person to See What is Below
LightSUP Boards launched a groundbreaking new Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Board on Monday, April 1, 2019.
Hawaiian Airlines’ Dreamliner Fleet to Include Lie-Flat Seats
Adient Aerospace and Collins Aerospace will supply the seats for Hawaiian Airlines’ Boeing 787-9 aircraft, set to enter the airline’s transpacific route network.
‘DA BUX Double Up Food Bucks’ Program Expands
The Food Basket’s healthy food incentive program, DA BUX Double Up Food Bucks, is expanding to all KTA Super Stores and KTA Express starting Wednesday.
Hawaiian Airlines Launches Service Between OGG & SMF
Hawaiian Airlines launched daily, nonstop service between Kahului, Maui (OGG) and Sacramento (SMF) on Monday, April 1, 2019.
Kona Community Hospital CEO Announces Retirement
Jay Kreuzer will step down from his position as CEO of the West Hawaii Region of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation effective year’s end.
Oliveira Named President of Pacific Tsunami Museum Board
Pacific Tsunami Museum reports that former Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency head Darryl Oliveira has been named president of the museum’s board of directors.
Hawaiian Airlines Expands Codeshare Agreement With Virgin Australia
Hawaiian Airlines reports an expanded codeshare agreement on Monday, April 1, 2019, with Virgin Australia.
HCFCU Welcomes New Business Lending Manager
Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) reports that Mila Pelekane will serve as its new Business Lending Manager.
Blankenfeld to Serve as Director of Hawaiian Culture at Fairmont Orchid
The Fairmont Orchid has selected Ka‘iulani Blankenfeld to serve as its Director of Hawaiian Culture.
Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Sold
Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. (HFF) reports that it has closed the sale of Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.
High School Students Recognized at 12th Annual Robotics Competition
McKinley High School, Waialua High School, and China Urban Youth Robotics Alliance were named the regional winners at this weekend’s FIRST Robotics Competition.
OHA Awards 4 Big Island Nonprofits Kūlia Grants
The Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) approved the awarding of $500,000 to 10 nonprofit organizations under its Kūlia Grants Program.
West Hawai‘i Landfill to Close Early April 2
The West Hawaiʻi Sanitary Landfill in Waikoloa will close at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, for solid waste disposal only.
Public Invited to Chamber Networking Event and Fair
This monthʻs event will feature the Annual Kuleana Green Business Fair.
Boys & Girls Club Benefits From Ohana Fuels Donation
Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island reports that as the 2018 fourth quarter beneficiary of the Ohana Fuels Program, it received a donation.
