Business
HTA Appoints Tatum as President & CEO
HTA board of directors unanimously confirmed the appointment of longtime tourism executive Chris Tatum as its new president and CEO.
Hilton Waikoloa Replaces Plastic Water Bottles
At the beginning of October 2018, the Hilton Waikoloa Village began its program to eliminate complimentary plastic water bottles in its 248-room MAKAI tower.
UPDATE: 49 Abandoned Vehicles to Be Auctioned
The County of Hawai‘i’s Abandoned Vehicle Section will hold its sixth auction in December 2018 in Kona.
NHCH Emergency Department Receives Recognition
North Hawai’i Community Hospital (NHCH) has been granted accreditation as a Geriatric Emergency Department by the American College of Emergency Physicians.
State Announces Wide Range of Job Opportunities
Gov. David Ige and Lt. Gov.-Elect Josh Green are looking for qualified and dedicated individuals who are interested in working for state government.
SBA: Fact Sheet Regarding Hurricane Lane Disaster Recovery Loans
Big Island residents located in a declared disaster area may be eligible for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
HTA Awarding $3.56 Million to 130 Programs in 2019
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) reports the awarding of more than $3.56 million in funding to support 130 programs in the Hawaiian Islands.
HELCO Volunteers Remove Damaged Poles at BGCBI
Hawaiʻi Electric Light Co. employees and other community volunteers removed old poles from the Hilo Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island’s baseball fields.
DOH Doctor to Receive Suzanne Richmond-Crum Award
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Harm Reduction Services Branch reports that Cecilia Shikuma, MD, will receive the 2018 Suzanne Richmond-Crum Award.
International Students Contributed $498 Million to Hawai‘i’s Economy
DBEDT released a report on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, which analyzes the impact of international students on Hawai‘i’s economy.
Free Underwater Photos With Santa at Jack’s Diving Locker
Jack’s Diving Locker invites families to take free underwater photos with Santa during its Holiday Sale on Dec.1, 2018, at the Coconut Grove Marketplace store.
Lau Ola CEO Explains Resignation From Cannabis Operation
Richard Ha recently announced his resignation as the CEO of Lau Ola.
Hawai‘i Holiday Mailing Dates Announced
Now that everyone has survived Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping rushes, Hawai‘i residents’ thoughts will soon turn to shipping.
Mazzei Joins TNCH Fundraising Team
Cara Mazzei has joined The Nature Conservancy of Hawai‘i (TNCH) organization’s fundraising team as senior associate director of Philanthropy.
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Hawai‘i Businesses & Residents
SBA is offering low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Hawai‘i businesses and residents affected by Hurricane Lane, including wildfires and floods.
IRS Warns of ‘Tax Transcript’ Email Scam
The IRS and Security Summit partners are warning the public of a surge of fraudulent emails impersonating the IRS.
Gas Prices Drop From Last Week
Gasoline prices in Honolulu have fallen 4.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.60/g yesterday.
Dept. of Agriculture to Present Prawn Farming Workshop
Participants of the free hands-on workshop will learn how to farm and sell freshwater prawns.
HTA Publishes 2017 Annual Visitor Research Report
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) published the 2017 Annual Visitor Research Report.
Hawaiian Telcom Increases Broadband Access
Hawaiian Telcom is enabling more than 1,000 rural locations throughout Hawai‘i with fiber broadband this year.
