Business
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.
Hawaiian Ethos Medical Cannabis Production Center Approved
The Hawai‘i DOH has issued a Notice to Proceed to Acquire and Cultivate Cannabis to Hawaiian Ethos LLC for its first production center on Hawai‘i Island.
Degree Prep Workshop Scheduled at HCC–Pālamanui
A Degree Preparation Workshop at the Hawai‘i Community College – Pālamanui campus will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
3 Big Island Companies Complete Mana Up Program
Big Island Coffee Roasters, Little Hands Hawaii and Mana Artisan Botanics were selected for Mana Up’s first cohort.
GoFarm Hawaii AgCurious to Hold Open House
A free, GoFarm Hawaii program open house will be held on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the GoFarm Hawaii Field Training Site in Honoka‘a.
NHCH Names New Ambulatory Services Director
North Hawai‘i Community Hospital reports that Janet Crosier has been selected as the hospital’s Director of Ambulatory Services.
Hawaiian Airlines Begins All-Cargo Neighbor Island Service
Hawaiian Airlines celebrated the launch of all-cargo service between Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Līhu‘e Airport and Hilo International Airport.
Ocean View PO Converts to USPS-Operated Retail Facility
The Ocean View Contract Postal Unit (CPU) has been converted to a USPS-operated retail facility.
Hawai‘i First to Pass CEDAW Legislation in Every County
The Hawai‘i State Commission on the Status of Women received the annual achievement award from the National Association of Commissions for Women (NACW).
DOH: Food Handlers Must Complete Safety Course
The Hawai‘i DOH reminds all food establishments of regulations that require existing and new permit holders to complete a food handlers education course.
Regulations on Deduction for Passthrough Businesses Proposed
The IRS issued proposed regulations for a new provision allowing many owners of sole proprietorships, partnerships, trusts and S corporations.
Kuikahi Talk: The Four Agreements, a Solution for Peace
The nonprofit Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center hosts a free talk on Thursday, Aug. 16 as part of their “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” Brown Bag Lunch Series.
Sen. Hirono Visits Lyon Arboretum
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono continued her backing for the use of native plants during a visit to Lyon Arboretum.
SBA Loans Over $25M in Disaster Assistance
The SBA has approved $6,532,800 for businesses and $18,476,600 for residents to help rebuild and recover from this disaster.
New Platform Created for Those ‘Who Live Aloha in Civic Life’
Civic Square, a Hawai‘i nonprofit, announced that its CivicSquare808 online platforms are live as of Aug. 10, 2018, and available for review and participation.
HELCO Donates $5,000 to Hope Services for Kīlauea Response
A $5,000 donation from HELCO to Hope Services Hawaiʻi was presented during the Pacific Risk Management ʻOhana (PRiMO) disaster management conference.
Airports Division Refinances Revenue Bonds
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) reports that it has successfully refinanced $245 million of outstanding revenue bonds for significant savings.
