Business
Kaiser Permanente Welcomes 5 New Physicians
Five doctors have joined Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i facilities on O‘ahu and Hawai‘i Island.
Jack in the Box Giving Teachers Free Coffee on Appreciation Day
Jack in the Box is celebrating the hard working teachers here in Hawai‘i, and as a thank you will be giving away free regular sized hot or iced Hawaiian Paradise coffee
New Program Launches to Help Hawai‘i Educators Buy Homes
HEC reports that they have partnered with Landed, a down payment assistance and homebuyer education program aimed at helping educators afford to buy homes.
IRS: Missed Tax-Filing Deadline, File Now to Avoid Bigger Bill
While the federal income tax-filing deadline passed on April 15, 2019, there are some taxpayers who have not yet filed their tax returns.
Big Island Press Club Hosting Annual Scholarship Dinner
The Big Island Press Club’s annual scholarship dinner will be held 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Hilo’s Seaside Restaurant.
Recycle Hawai‘i Elects New Board Directors
Three new community members have joined the Recycle Hawai‘i Board to further the nonprofit’s efforts across Hawai‘i Island.
Water Service Group Opens 2019 College Scholarship Program
California Water Service Group reports it has officially opened its annual College Scholarship Program.
Smart Yields to Enhance Food Safety Under New Grant Partnerships
Smart Yields will use the $42,000 grant in a new initiative to develop enhanced food-safety solutions for Hawai‘i farms.
‘Emigration Celebration’ to Be Aired on TV
The Hawai‘i Floriculture and Nursery Association (HFNA) is presenting a one hour video entitled “Emigration Celebration” on Hawaiʻi Island’s public access TV.
OHA Releases ʻĀina Summit Report & Call to Action
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) has released a community-driven report that details the current challenges of protecting the ʻāina.
Tourism Declines on Hawaiʻi Island in Q1 of 2019
Visitor spending plummeted by -19.3% to $203 million while arrivals fell by -6.7% to 163,987.
KCH Dietary Department Welcomes Chef Sam Choy
The Kona Community Hospital (KCH) dietary department welcomed Chef Sam Choy to its inaugural guest chef event.
Hawai‘i Forest Institute Awarded Funding
The Hawai‘i Forest Institute (HFI) was recently awarded $82,500 in grant funding through the generosity of the Kaʻūpūlehu Foundation.
Hawaiian Airlines Introduces New & Expanded Award Levels
Hawaiian Airlines reports a new and expanded award levels, providing HawaiianMiles members with more options to redeem their miles for flight awards.
Walmart Opens Call for Products
Walmart invites entrepreneurs to pitch new, niche and innovative products at sixth annual event on June 18 and 19, 2019.
USPS Opening ‘Post Office on Wheels’ at Merrie Monarch Festival
The U.S. Postal Service will debut a mini “post office on wheels” at the Merrie Monarch hula festival from April 24 through 27, 2019.
PUC Opens Proceeding to Investigate PBR for Hawaiian Electric Companies
The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has opened a proceeding to investigate performance-based regulation for the Hawaiian Electric Companies.
First Hawaiian Bank Foundation Donates $35K to HIUW
The First Hawaiian Bank Foundation has contributed $35,000 to the Hawai‘i Island United Way (HIUW) 2018–2019 campaign.
ACLU Hawai‘i Announces New Board Members
The ACLU of Hawai‘i (ACLU) reports new members for its Board of Directors.
WORKSHOP: How to Hire, Train & Retain Stellar Employees
The West Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center will be offering a workshop, “How to Hire, Train, and Retain Stellar Employees” on Thursday, April 25.
