Business
KKCC’s 50th Anniversary Gala, Oct. 27
Everyone is invited to join the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce (KKCC) celebrate five decades of business advocacy at KKCC’s 50th Anniversary Gala.
State Receives $3.9 Million for Family Support Program
The program provides a range of resources and supports for families raising children.
DOCARE Chief Moves Into Project Support Role
The Chief of the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) since January 2017, Robert Farrell, announced his decision to move into a project support role.
Big Island Beauty Academy Finalist for $10K Grant
A Big Island beauty school is a finalist for a $10,000 grant at the first annual Beauty Business Summit.
Mail Delivery to Resume for Portions of Leilani Estates
The Pāhoa Post Office will resume mail delivery to portions of the Leilani Estates subdivision and the post office within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will reopen.
YWCA of Hawai’i Island Receives Accreditation
YWCA of Hawai’i Island has been accredited as a provider of high-quality home visiting services to families who want to improve their child’s health, nutrition and developmental outcomes.
PMG Expands to Kaua‘i, Acquires KONG Radio
Pacific Media Group has purchased KONG Radio Group on the island of Kauaʻi from ‘Ohana Broadcast Company LLC.
Lyft Hires Market Manager for Hawai‘i Region
Lyft has hired Rob Mora as its new market manager for Hawai‘i.
IRS Issues Guidance on Tax Cuts & Jobs Act
The Internal Revenue Service issued guidance on the business expense deduction for meals and entertainment following law changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Hawai‘i Community College Nursing Program Receives $69,333
Hawai‘i Community College (via UH Foundation) was awarded $69,333 for the school’s nursing program to help address healthcare labor shortages on Hawai‘i Island.
The RISE Project Accepting Scholarship Apps
The RISE Project is accepting scholarship applications to be awarded next spring.
AT&T Offers Discounts to Military, Veterans
Starting Oct. 5, active military and veterans and family members on an AT&T Unlimited &More or AT&T Unlimited &More Premium wireless plan can receive discounts.
HCFCU Holding Free Medicare Seminar
It’s important to be educated on the answers to Medicare questions.
Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s Networking Event
The public is invited to the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s networking event.
OHA Hires New Chief Operation Officer
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) has selected Sylvia Hussey, Ed.D., as the agency’s new Ka Pou Nui (Chief Operating Officer).
Landfill, Recycling & Transfer Station Closed for Ironman
The Puʻuanahulu Landfill in Waikoloa and the Kealakehe Recycling and Transfer Station in Kailua-Kona will be closed all day on Saturday, Oct.13, 2018.
Hoʻomaluō Program Being Launched at ADA Meeting
The Hawai‘i Convention Center is launching the Hoʻomaluō Program to mark its 20th year of operations.
Hawaiʻi Student Debt Among the Lowest in U.S.
Thanks to the affordability of the 10-campus University of Hawaiʻi System, Hawaiʻi is ranked ninth in the nation when it comes to low student debt.
UH Mānoa Foreign Language Program Funding Reaches $10M
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa was awarded an an estimated $624,000 in funding by the U.S. Department of Education (US Ed) for their Title VI Language Resource Center.
