Business
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.
Red Cross Needs Volunteers for Hurricane Lane
The Hawai‘i Red Cross started calling down hundreds of volunteers over the weekend in preparation for Hurricane Lane.
Hawaiian Airlines to Suspend Beijing Service
Hawaiian Airlines reports its decision to suspend its thrice-weekly nonstop service between HNL and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Hawaiian Airlines Travel Waiver for Hurricane Lane
Guests holding tickets for travel on Hawaiian Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines codeshare flights departing to/from/within/via the State of Hawai‘i will be permitted a one-time reservation change.
NLTV Receives ‘2018 Hometown Media Award’
Nā Leo TV (NLTV) has been recognized, nationally, in the 2018 Hometown Media Awards from the Alliance for Community Media (ACM).
School Lunch Safety Tips
Kids in Hawai‘i have returned to school, which means new teachers, a bunch of homework assignments and the never-ending dilemma of what to include to make a healthy and safe school lunch.
Federal Grants Workshops to Be Held in Hilo & Kona
will assist residents with US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Economic Development Administration (EDA) federal grants
ProService Offers Rate Guarantee Promotion for Employers
ProService Hawai‘i has launched a two- year rate guarantee for Workers’ Compensation, Temporary Disability Insurance & Employment Practices Liability Insurance.
Taxpayers Should Check Their Withholding Soon
The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers with children and other dependents to use the Withholding Calculator at IRS.gov to do a “paycheck checkup.”
Basic Mediation Training Starts Sept. 22
Interested in becoming a mediator? Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center’s annual “Basic Mediation Training” begins Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.
FHB Donates $160K to Bishop Museum on Bank’s Anniversary
First Hawaiian Bank reports that it is celebrating its 160th anniversary by making a $160,000 donation to Bishop Museum.
17th Annual Cop on Top, Aug 16–18
Local law enforcement officers across Hawai‘i are joining forces to raise awareness for Special Olympics Hawai‘i athletes.
Uber & Lyft Allowed to Operate at HNL on Permanent Basis
Amended administrative rules approved on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, will allow for Transportation Network Companies, including Uber and Lyft, to operate at HNL on a permanent basis.
Trump Signs Small Business Cybersecurity Legislation Into Law
President Donald Trump signed the NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018.
