Business
AARP Offering Free Tax Preparation
Free tax preparation will be available for low- and middle income taxpayers at Waimea Community Center every Friday 8:30 to 4 p.m. beginning Feb. 1.
Luquin’s Reopens in New Location
Luquin’s Mexican Restaurant in Pāhoa reopened on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019.
Capital Improvement Funds Released for Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua
Gov. David Ige released $700,000 in Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funds for the design and construction of renovations at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua.
Suzuki Named President of Hawai‘i Island Utilities
Sharon Suzuki, president of Maui Electric Company, has been named to the new position of president of Maui County and Hawai‘i Island Utilities.
Pele Awards Deadlines Coming Up
The deadline to submit entries for the 2019 Pele Awards Competition is coming up.
Hawai‘i Could Recover $38M Lost to Corporate Tax Loopholes
Every year, corporations employ complicated strategies to shift U.S. earnings to subsidiaries in offshore tax havens in order to avoid paying both state and federal taxes.
Hawai‘i County Sees 2.9% Unemployment in December 2018
Unemployment remains low in Hawai‘i County, dropping only 0.4% since November.
Hawaiian Telcom Offers Assistance to Federal Workers
Hawaiian Telcom is offering assistance to any government employee who is affected by the shutdown and may be unable to pay their Hawaiian Telcom bills.
Goodwill Opening Free Tax Clinics
For the 15th year in a row, Goodwill Hawai‘i is preparing to open seven tax clinics statewide to help low-income families.
Young Brothers Adds New Tugboat to Fleet
Young Brothers shipping company held a blessing for its new Tier 4 tugboat, the Kapena Raymond Alapai, on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in Hilo.
Residential Rooftop Solar Increases by 1% on Big Island
Residential rooftop solar systems installed across the Hawaiian Electric Companies’ service territory rose to 74,331 in 2018 from 70,607 in 2017, a 5.3% jump.
WORKSHOP: Realizing the Dream of Homeownership
Because navigating mortgage loans can be confusing, Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union is offering a free educational seminar.
WORKSHOP: Six Key Steps for Sales Success in 2019
The West Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center will be offering a workshop, “Six Key Steps for Sales Success in 2019” on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019.
Hawai‘i Island’s First Medical Cannabis Dispensary to Begin Retail Sales
Big Island Grown Dispensaries is the first on Hawai‘i Island to receive approval to begin sales of medical cannabis.
Jack in the Box to Hold Job Fair
Jack in the Box will hold a job fair on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at its Kona and Hilo restaurants from 2 to 4 p.m.
Omidyar Fellows Program Recruiting for Cohort VII
Change makers and leaders statewide are invited to apply for the seventh cohort of the Omidyar Fellows.
Daylight Mind Events Wins Awards
Daylight Mind Events in Kailua-Kona is a winner of the renowned WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards, as well as being select by the The Knot for a wedding award.
Shop & Compare Insurance Options
The Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division has released its annual sample premium comparison guides.
First Hawaiian Executes Balance Sheet Restructuring
First Hawaiian, Inc. has executed a series of balance sheet restructuring transactions related to its investment securities portfolio.
UHH College of Business & Economics Releases Dean’s List
The following University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo College of Business and Economics students received Dean’s List recognition for the fall 2018 semester.
