Business
UH Tuition to Remain Unchanged for 2019-20 Year
The tuition schedule for the 2019–20 academic year at the University of Hawaiʻi’s 10 campuses will remain as previously approved and published with no changes.
Southwest Airlines Close to Starting Hawai‘i Routes
Southwest Airlines is still working to receive certification to begin Hawai‘i nonstop service to and from California.
Kīlauea Eruption Disaster Loan Deadline Set
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West is reminding Hawai‘i small businesses of the March 14, 2019, deadline
Workshops to Reduce Wildfire Hazards Planned
Wildfires are becoming a widespread threat throughout Hawai‘i.
Menor-McNamara Elected to Leadership Role With W.A.C.E.
Sherry Menor-McNamara, has been elected to serve a two-year term on the Board of Directors of the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.).
DOH Approves Opening of Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Kaneohe
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) issued a formal notice to proceed to Manoa Botanicals LLC, for its second licensed medical cannabis dispensary.
HFHHI Reps Advocate for Affordable Housing
Representatives of Habitat for Humanity Hawai‘i Island (HFHHI) joined hundreds of other Habitat leaders, homeowners and volunteers in Washington, D.C.
WORKSHOP: Online/Hybrid Degrees in Hawai‘i
The University Center, West Hawai‘i at Pālamanui will host an Online/Hybrid Degrees Workshop at the Hawai‘i Community College – Pālamanui campus.
Big Island Companies Make Strong Showing at Mana Up
Women-led businesses dominate Mana Up’s third cohort.
Landfills, Recycling & Transfer Stations Open on Presidents’ Day
All county landfills, recycling and transfer stations will be open on Presidents’ Day, Monday, Feb. 18, 2019.
REPORT: Four Seasons Resort Hualalai No. 1 in U.S.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Hawai‘i Island’s Four Seasons Resort Hualalai as the No. 1 resort in the country.
Wooley Joins AARP Hawai‘i as Director of Advocacy
AARP Hawai‘i has appointed former legislator Jessica Wooley as its new advocacy director.
Tea Innovation Symposium Coming Soon
The Hawai‘i Medicinal Tea & Herb Cooperative (HawaiiTea.Coop) is hosting its Third annual Tea Innovation Symposium on Feb. 20, 2019.
Hawaiian Airlines Embraces ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i With New Language Certification
Hawaiian Airlines marked an important cultural milestone as Hawai‘i’s airline by establishing an ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i (Hawaiian language) certification program.
Some County Services in Waimea Not Availalble Until Further Notice
Vehicle Registration and Driver’s License Services are not available in Waimea and at the West Hawaii Civic Center until further notice.
IRS Tax Tips & Time Saving Tools
The Internal Revenue Service is offering taxpayers several tips and various time-saving resources to get them the help they need quickly and easily.
Gas Prices in Honolulu Rise From Last Week
Gasoline prices in Honolulu have risen 1.2 cents per gallon in the past week.
Hawaiian Electric to Upgrade Grid Software
The upgrade will help decentralize and balance electricity distribution across the grid.
HDOA Accepting Grant Applications for Food Safety Certification
The deadline to apply is April 15, 2019.
Brown Bag Lunch Talk to Explore Meaning of ʻAlohaʻ
Speaker Ilima DeCosta will explore the true meaning of “Aloha” and the “I Pledge Aloha” community action.
