Business
$500K Released for Expansion of Emergency Department at NHCH
Gov. David Ige has released $500,000 for the expansion of the emergency department of North Hawai‘i Community Hospital.
HTA & HLTA Offering Ho‘oilina Scholarships
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority and Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association reports the introduction of the Ho‘oilina Scholarships.
Hawaiian Airlines Marks 15 Straight Years as Most Punctual in U.S.
Hawaiian Airlines remained the nation’s most punctual carrier in 2018, according to the U.S.
Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT).
Hawaiian Airlines Drops Prices Amidst Fare War
Hawaiian Airlines has reduced its interisland fares following Southwest’s entrance into Hawai‘i’s skies earlier in March 2019.
Home Watch Services Now Available on Big Island
Big Island Property Monitoring LLC (Big Island PMC) now offers home watch services.
Shidler Team Places First Among U.S. Universities
Students from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Shidler College of Business took top national honors in the Milgard Invitational Case Competition.
Kohala Spa Adds Dreampod Therapies
The Kohala Spa at Hilton Waikoloa Village has added a new element to its full menu of soothing treatments and rejuvenating therapies with the Dreampod.
HCC – Pālamanui Hosting Career Summit
Hawai‘i Community College – Pālamanui reports it will host the “University of Hawai‘i System College and Career Summit” on Friday, March 15, 2019.
Hilo Nurse Wins Regional Clinical Leader of the Year Award
Val Nishi, director of nursing at Life Care Center of Hilo, was recently named Clinical Leader of the Year.
Rep. Gabbard Christens Matson’s Newest Ship
Rep. Gabbard was at the Philladelphia Shipyard where she served as the sponsor for the christening of Matson Inc.’s newest container ship, ‘Kaimana Hila.’
DOH Approves 2nd Medical Marijuana Dispensary on Hawai‘i Island
The Hawai‘i State DOH has issued a formal notice to proceed to Lau Ola LLC, dba Big Island Grown Dispensaries for its second medical cannabis dispensary.
University Center at Pālamanui to Host Online/Hybrid Degrees Workshop
The University Center, West Hawai‘i at Pālamanui will host an Online/Hybrid Degrees Workshop at the Hawai‘i Community College-Pālamanui campus.
IRS: Choose Tax Preparers Carefully
The IRS included tax return preparer fraud on its “Dirty Dozen” list of common tax scams for 2019 and offered tips to help taxpayers avoid unscrupulous tax preparers.
UH Encourages Argosy Students to Apply for Fall 2019
Argosy University, Hawaiʻi students are encouraged to apply at the appropriate University of Hawai‘i campus for the fall 2019 semester.
Hawaiian Airlines Employees Share $31 Million in Profit & Performance Bonuses
Hawaiian Airlines rewarded more than 7,100 employees with $31 million in profit sharing and bonus payments.
Grant-In-Aid Meeting Set for March 9
Members of the Hawai‘i State Senate Ways and Means (WAM) Committee will be on the Big Island to meet with groups who have applied for state Grant-in-Aid.
Secure Your Future at AARP Retirement Workshop
Learn to secure your future at a free workshop sponsored by AARP Hawai‘i at Tutu’s House in Waimea on Saturday afternoon, March 9. 2019
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Unveils New Website & Video Series
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, reports the launch of its newly revamped website and “Island Story” video series.
Estate Planning Seminar Scheduled in Kailua-Kona
Planning today for tomorrow can be confusing sometimes, so HCFCU is inviting members and residents to a free Estate Planning 101 seminar.
