Business
AARP Opens Sites for Free Tax Preparation
AARP Foundation is providing free in-person tax assistance and preparation through its Tax-Aide program.
General Rate Case for Hawai‘i Water Service’s Approved
The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, approved a Decision and Order for Hawai‘i Water Service’s (Hawai‘i Water) general rate case.
University of Hawai‘i’s Accelerator Selects 6th Cohort
University of Hawaiʻi entrepreneurs and startups, has selected four companies to participate in the program’s sixth cohort.
HawCC Hosting Financial Aid Workshops in Hilo & Kona
Hawai‘i Community College reports that it will host workshops to help students and their families with the financial aid process.
Conference Strengthens Pacific Island Pipeline Into STEM Careers
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo hosted a conference in January for educators from Hawaiʻi and 10 Pacific Island nations.
I’m A Bright Kid Scholarships Offered
The I’m A Bright Kid Foundation is offering two scholarship for the 2019-20 academic year in honor of Ronald E. Bright.
Rotary Foundation to Host Statewide Events
Brenda Cressey will be a guest host at this year’s annual statewide Rotary functions, “Celebrating Foundation Heroes Around the Islands.
Third Circuit Seeking Applicants for Independent Grand Jury Counsel
The Circuit Court of the Third Circuit (Hawai‘i island) is seeking applications for independent grand jury counsel for Kona and Hilo.
Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course Offered
The County of Hawai‘i reports that the Department of Parks and Recreation, Aquatics Section, will be offering an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course.
HTA Issues 2018 Visitor Plant Inventory Report
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) has issued the 2018 Visitor Plant Inventory Report.
Local Manufacturers Sought for State-funded Grant Award
Hawai‘i-based manufacturers may be eligible to receive reimbursements of up to 20%.
American Savings Bank Donated $1 Million in 2018
The bank donated more than $1 million and nearly 12,000 volunteer service hours in 2018.
High-Performing Nonprofits to Receive Unrestricted Funds
Through the FLEX Grant Program at the HCF, 189 nonprofits across the state were awarded a total of $4.4 million in unrestricted funds for calendar year 2019.
ACLU of Hawai‘i Adds Director Espitia
The ACLU of Hawai‘i reports the addition to its team of Smart Justice Campaign Director Monica Espitia.
Alaka‘ina Foundation’s $500K Gift Supports UH Community College Students
The Alakaʻina Foundation, a Native Hawaiian organization, recently contributed $500,000 to establish the Alakaʻina Foundation UH Community College Technical Education Scholarship.
TNC’s Can Pick Up Passengers at Airports Beginning Feb. 1
HDOT reports that Transportation Network Companies (TNC) will be eligible to pick up customers at neighbor island airports beginning Feb. 1, 2019.
Fazio Presented Queen’s Award of Excellence
Anthony Fazio, pharmacy services manager at North Hawai‘i Community Hospital, was presented with The Queen’s Health Systems Award of Excellence.
REPORT: Lyft Boosts Hawai‘i’s Economy
In 2018, riders spent an additional $16.5M in Hawai‘i due to the availability of Lyft, according to a Lyft press release.
Target to Offer High-Tech Checkout
Target Corp. is making it easier for its customers to pay for goods by incorporating the latest technology.
Shipt & Target Offer Same-Day Delivery in Hilo Area
Membership-based service will offer same-day delivery from all Target stores in Hawai‘i.
