Business

Ken Polido of Hilo and his family have operated the TNT Fireworks tent in Hilo during the New Year’s season for about the past 11 years. The family expanded last year to include the Fourth of July holiday.

Under the settlement, 7-Eleven Hawai‘i will pay a $145,000 penalty, conduct a self-audit of the 58 locations it operates in Hawai‘i, and work with the EPA to close all remaining large capacity cesspools.

American Savings Bank is the only bank in Hawaiʻi to be recognized on Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State Banks 2023 list.

The occupancy for Big Island vacation rentals in May was 43.5%, which is down 14.2% from a year ago and 27.8% lower than May 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic struck.

The 2023 Big Island Chocolate Festival awarded $8,000 in proceeds to three educational organizations.

7-Eleven Hawaiʻi and OmniFoods have collaborated to introduce a new plant-based katsu musubi, featuring the award-winning Omni Luncheon plant-based meats.

Outrigger Resorts & Hotels announced Thursday it plans to acquire Kaua‘i Beach Resort & Spa in Līhu‘e, which would give the company a property on all four major Hawaiian islands.

The Zonta Club of Hilo is providing an opportunity for women entrepreneurs on Big Island to receive financial support through its Pay It Forward microgrant program.

A new three-year agreement keeps Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation, with five public hospitals on the Big Island, as part of the UHA Health Insurance network of participating providers.

“With more than 50 years of combined experience in the banking industry and a track record of success within our organization, Aaron, Warren and Chris have proven to be invaluable assets to our team and we look forward to their continued success in their new roles,” said Andrew Rosen.

CU Hawaiʻi has contributed $17,418 to the Hawai‘i HomeOwnership Center to provide classes, coaching, and support for low and moderate income families aiming to achieve sustainable homeownership in Hawai‘i.

Southwest Airlines once again will end daily nonstop flights between Los Angeles and the airports in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island and Līhuʻe on Kaua‘i the day after Labor Day.

A state agency has awarded nearly $1 million to 26 local companies in an effort to help with expenses in fostering economic and employment growth throughout the islands.

Parker Ranch in Waimea on the Big Island announced that the partnership between its Paniolo Cattle Company and the national grocery store chain will end in mid to late July.

John De Fries, the first Native Hawaiian appointed as Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s president and CEO, will not extend his contract that ends Sept. 15.

Alaska Airlines is adding new nonstop service between Alaska Airlines is adding new nonstop service between Paine Field-Snohomish County Airport outside of Seattle and Honolulu starting in the fall.

Congressional leaders and members of the Biden-Harris Administration will participate in the Policy Summit to be streamed on YouTube.

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Public Safety invites qualified individuals across all islands to apply for the position of adult corrections officer.

The Hawaiʻi Restaurant Association is accepting nominations for its prestigious Hall of Fame and Restaurant Industry Awards, recognizing the exceptional accomplishments of restaurateurs, leaders, and chefs.

The propane shortage in West Hawaiʻi is occurring amid an ongoing statewide strike at Hawai’i Gas.