Business
Ku‘ikahi Presentation on Navigating Challenging Conversations
Andrea Pro presents “Navigating Challenging Conversations: Skillful Honesty—Effective Action” on Friday, March 8, 2019.
LAM Hosting International Women’s Day Pop-Up Market
The Fairmont Orchid and the Ladies Artisan Market (LAM) invite the public to celebrate International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8, 2019, with an inaugural Pop-up Market.
Check the Status of Your 2018 Tax Return Online
Refund information becomes available within 24 hours after the IRS receives an e-filed return.
IHOP’s Free Pancake Day Supports KMC
Hawai‘i IHOP restaurants will celebrate Free Pancake Day on Tuesday, March 12, by offering each guest a free short stack of its famous buttermilk pancakes.
First Hawaiian Announces Stock Repurchase Program
First Hawaiian Inc., reports that on Friday, March 1, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors has adopted a stock repurchase program.
Kama‘āina Wood Market Makes Local Wood Available
HFIA has teamed up with Kamuela Hardwoods and Paniolo Tonewoods to make processed live edge Acacia koa wood available to local craftspeople.
Tax Penalty Waived for Farmers & Fishermen Who File & Pay by April 15
IRS will waive the estimated tax penalty for any qualifying farmer or fisherman who files his or her 2018 federal income tax return and pays any tax due by Monday, April 15
American Red Cross Recognizing Heroes in March
The American Red Cross is recognizing volunteer heroes across the nation during Red Cross Month.
Hawaiian Electric Companies Corporate Donations Exceed $1M in 2018
For the year ending 2018, the Hawaiian Electric Companies contributed a total of $1,052,650 to support hundreds of nonprofit, charitable and social welfare organizations.
Hawai‘i Visitor Statistics Released for January 2019
Visitors to the Hawaiian Islands spent a total of $1.62 billion in January 2019, a decrease of 3.8% compared to January 2018.
Traffic Signal Work Along Kanoelehua Avenue
Motorists are advised to drive with caution as the traffic signal timing has been updated along Kanoelehua Avenue from Kawailani Street to Kekūanāo’a Street.
Southwest Airlines Inches Closer to Hawai‘i Service
Southwest Airlines’ plans for its first-ever service from the Mainland to Hawai‘i is inching closer to becoming reality.
Pāhala Recycling & Transfer Station Public Information Meeting
The Department of Environmental Management Solid Waste Division invites the Pāhala community and users of the Pāhala Transfer Station to attend an informational meeting.
TSA to Host Recruitment & Hiring Event in Kailua-Kona
The TSA will hold a recruiting and hiring event on the Big Island for to fill Transportation Security Officers vacancies at Kona international Airport.
McMillan Named Hawai‘i Director of Book Trust
Book Trust has selected Katie McMillan as its new Hawai‘i Director.
Hilton Waikoloa Village Appoints Lesher as Food & Beverage Director
Hilton Waikoloa Village has appointed Wendle Lesher as the resort’s new food and beverage director.
Parks & Recreation Seeks Applicants for Temporary Summer Fun Jobs
Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation has extended its deadline seeking applicants for temporary summer jobs working with keiki who attend its 2019 Summer Fun Program.
UH to Receive $1 M for STEM Scholarships
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono reported that the University of Hawai‘i will receive $1 million in support from the National Science Foundation.
Applications Now Accepted for Community Challenge Grant Program
AARP is now accepting applications for the 2019 Community Challenge grant program to fund “quick-action” projects that spark change in local communities.
UH Utilizes Blue Pillar’s Energy IoT Platform
Blue Pillar announced the completion of an Energy Internet of Things (IoT) platform across the University of Hawaiʻi System’s 10 campuses.
