Business
Christmas Trees Now Available at Big Island Walmarts
Christmas trees are now available at Walmarts in Hilo and Kailua-Kona.
PUC Chair to Retire at End of 2018
Gov. David Ige has accepted the resignation of Randall Iwase, who will be leaving the Public Utilities Commission effective Dec. 28, 2018.
Two Big Island Architectural Projects Earn Design Awards
AIA Honolulu announced the 60th Annual Design Awards from the best of 44 recently completed and unbuilt architectural projects.
Tim Dolan Named New CEO of UH Foundation
University of Hawai‘i and the UHF announce the selection of Tim Dolan as new vice president of advancement and chief executive officer of the foundation.
Kamehameha Schools Names Haunani Fujimoto as Director of Leasing
Kamehameha Schools (KS) has reported that Haunani Fujimoto has been named the new director of leasing.
Hawai‘i DOH Strengthens Care Assurance Policies & Procedures
A Hawai‘i Office of Health Care Assurance audit identifies areas for improvement to ensure the health, safety and welfare of residential care homes residents.
Alaska Airlines Offers ‘West Coast Pub at Cruising Altitude’
Alaska will launch its new, thoughtful retail snack program and fall beer rotation on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018.
Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island to Hold Car Wash
Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island (BGCBI) youth and staff will wash cars from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 17, at Puainako Minit Stop/Ohana Fuels.
KSBE Offering Over $12 Million in College Scholarships
Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate (KSBE) reports that eligible applicants can apply now for more than $12 million in college scholarships.
WORKSHOP: Better Understand Yourself & Others
The Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center is hosting a workshop entitled “Myers-Briggs: To Better Understand Yourself and Others” on Friday, Nov. 16.
Team Pika Wins Hawai‘i Annual Code Challenge
Team Pika won the top prize at this year’s Hawai‘i Annual Code Challenge (HACC).
Hawaiian Airlines Appoints New Regional Director
Hawaiian Airlines has appointed Andrew Stanbury to the role of regional director for Australia and New Zealand, effective Jan. 2, 2019.
Walmart Giving Hiring Preferences to Military Spouses
Walmart will give hiring preference to military spouses, becoming the largest U.S. company to make such a commitment.
Ka Huli Ao Center Receives International Award
Ka Huli Ao Center for Excellence in Native Hawaiian Law at the William S. Richardson School of Law was given an international award for Punawaiola.
Ku‘ikahi Talk: All it Takes is a Nudge
The nonprofit Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center is hosting a free talk on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, as part of their “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” Brown Bag Lunch Series.
Hakalau Farmers Market Returns to Veteran’s Park
On Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, the Hakalau Farmers Market and FoodShare will return to its former location, Hakalau Veteran’s Park.
Volcano Winery Raises Record $10K for Volcano School
The event was hosted by Del and Marie Bothof, owners of the Volcano winery.
Pacific Current Names Valentino President
Scott Valentino has been appointed as the new president of Pacific Current, an HEI subsidiary.
SBA Seeks Hawai‘i’s Top Small Businesses
The US Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking nominations for the 2019 Small Business Awards for the State of Hawai‘i.
