Business
State Reports Economy Continues to Expand Slowly in 2018
Economic growth is expected to continue at 1.5 percent for 2018, revised from 1.9 percent.
Report: Hawai‘i’s Community Colleges Among Best in Nation
Hawai‘i ranked No. 15 in the nation for states with the best community college systems.
UPDATES: Big Island Business, Parks, Courts, Libraries, Post Offices, Schools Begin to Reopen
Reopening updates will be added throughout the day.
Hele-On Bus Services Limited Saturday
The County of Hawai‘i reports that on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, Hele-On bus services will operate on a limited schedule.
ASB Resuming Normal Branch Hours
American Savings Bank (ASB) branches statewide will resume normal business hours starting Saturday, Aug. 25, including branches offering weekend hours on Saturday and Sunday.
USPS Hurricane Lane Adjustments for Saturday
The U.S. Postal Service reports the following Hurricane Lane-related adjustments to its operations for Saturday, Aug. 25:
Hawaiian Airlines Flight Cancelation Updates
Hawaiian Airlines and ‘Ohana by Hawaiian flight cancelations, as of 4 p.m. The airline is re-accommodating guests impacted by cancelations on other flights.
Hawai‘i Gas Update on Hurricane Lane
Hawai‘i Gas has been busy the past few days making sure Hawai‘i’s first responders have an adequate supply of gas throughout Hurricane Lane.
Solid Waste Facilities to Resume Normal Operations
After two days of closure due to Hurricane Lane, solid waste facilities will resume normal operations starting on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018.
Keauhou Shopping Center Closes for Hurricane Lane
The National Weather Service has issued a hurricane warning for the island of Hawai‘i.
USPS: No Mail Delivery Friday, Post Offices Closed
In anticipation of the impact of Hurricane Lane, the U.S. Postal Service reports the following adjustments to its operations for Friday, Aug. 24:
Hawai‘i Electric Light Business Offices Will Remain Closed on Aug. 24
Hawai‘i Electric Light’s Customer Service and Engineering offices will remain closed to walk-in customers, Friday, Aug. 24, 2018.
Hawaiian Airlines Extends Hurricane Lane Travel Waivers
Hawaiian Airlines codeshare* flights departing to/from/within/via the State of Hawai‘i , from Aug. 21, 2018 through Aug. 28, 2018 will be permitted the following waivers.
‘Ohana By Hawaiian Flights Cancelled Due to Severe Weather
The following ‘Ohana by Hawaiian flights have been cancelled Thursday, August 23, 2018, due to severe weather:
Diagnostic Laboratory Services Announces Closures
Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc., reports that satellite locations on all Hawai‘i Islands will be closed Friday, Aug. 24, and Saturday, Aug. 25.
InSpire to Live and Breathe Town Hall
There is a new fad among middle and high school students that has been on the rise for the last five years and that is “vaping.”
ASB Announces Branch Closures Due to Hurricane Lane
American Savings Bank (ASB) branches on the Big Island, Maui, Molokai and the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Campus Branch will be closed on Aug. 23 and 24 due to Hurricane Lane.
CCH & CFS Offices Close for Hurricane Lane
With Hurricane Lane approaching, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i (CCH) and Child & Family Service (CFS) offices statewide will close on Thursday and Friday for the safety of their staff and clients.
UPDATE: First Hawaiian Statewide Bank Closures for Hurricane Lane
First Hawaiian Bank branches on the Big Island, Maui and Lanai will be closed on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, due to the threat of Hurricane Lane.
Big Island Waste Facilities Operating as Usual
The County of Hawai‘i reports that all County Solid Waste facilities (transfer stations and landfills) are open and operating as usual on Wednesday.
