Business
Hazardous Waste Collection Events
The County of Hawai‘i announces the next Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events will occur between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Hawaiian Airlines Announces new Featured Chefs
Chef Lee Anne Wong to oversee popular in-flight meal program beginning June 1.
Akamai Workforce Initiative Celebrates Local Student Accomplishments
The Akamai Workforce Initiative announces that telescopes have been offering science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) summer internships to local college students since 2003.
HSTA Recommends Governor Ige for Second Term
HSTA praised Gov. Ige’s efforts in education, gun control and human rights.
Hawai‘i Students Graduate College Before High School
The Early College program allows Hawai‘i high school students to get a head start.
First Dispensary on Kaua‘i to Begin Retail Sales of Medical Cannabis
(DOH) announces they have issued a formal notice to proceed to Green Aloha, Ltd. dba Have a Heart after the Kaua‘i dispensary completed laboratory testing requirements.
Kupu Selects Pacific Resiliency Fellows Program Inaugural Class
Two of Hawai‘i Island’s Rising Professionals Will Join 12 Other Members from Other Pacific Island Communities For First Meeting on O‘ahu in July.
Crazy Shirts Kokua for Big Island Disaster Relief Efforts
Crazy Shirts announces that it continues to share its aloha with those affected by the islands’ natural disasters.
Hawaiian Electric Companies Warn Customers of Scams
Since Monday May 14, 2018, the companies have received nearly 20 reports from customers who said they answered their phones when the utility’s caller ID was displayed.
Kaiser Permanente Contributes $20,000 to Hawai‘i Island Recovery
Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i announces they have donated $10,000 each to the Salvation Army Hawai‘i and Red Cross Hawai‘i.
Reyn Spooner Contributing 15% of This Weekends Funds to ‘Aloha for Hawai‘i Fund’
Reyn Spooner will donate 15% of the proceeds of all of its in-store and online sales on Saturday, May 19, and Sunday, May 20, to the Aloha for Hawaiʻi Fund.
Outstanding Faculty Honored with Regents’ Medals for Excellence and Frances Davis Awards
Faculty members from across the state have been selected as recipients of the Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Teaching, and two were selected as recipients of the Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Research.
American Savings Bank Promotes Dane Teruya to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
American Savings Bank (ASB) announces they have promoted Dane Teruya to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer.
IRS Tip: Check Withholding to Avoid Tax Surprises
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) encourages all taxpayers who typically itemized their deductions on Schedule A of the Form 1040 to use the Withholding Calculator this year to perform a “paycheck checkup.”
Affordable Care Act Fees and Taxes Lead to a Q1 Loss for HMSA
The Hawai‘i Medical Service Association (HMSA) announces that it recorded $67.9 million in ACA taxes and fees in the first three months of the year, resulting in a $17.6 million net loss for the quarter.
‘Careers@Hilton’ and Family Fun Day
The Hilton Waikoloa Village is holding a “Careers@Hilton & Family Fun Day” on Friday, May 18, and Saturday, May 19.
Sen. Hirono Urges SBA Administrator to Continue Engagement with Disaster-Impacted Small Businesses
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono pledged to work with Small Business Administration Administrator Linda McMahon to assist Hawai‘i small business owners affected by recent natural disasters.
Mauna Kea Realty Joins Hawai’i Life To Form Mauna Kea Realty – A Hawai‘i Life Company
Mauna Kea Realty, announces they have joined Hawai’i Life Real Estate Brokers this month.
Skyline Eco-Adventures Collecting Donations to Support Relief Efforts
Skyline Eco-Adventures announces they will be collecting donations for the “Aloha for Hawaii Fund.”
Hospice of Kona Seeks ‘Stars of Service’ Volunteers
West Hawai‘i residents who are interested in supporting their neighbors and giving back to the community may be interested in becoming a “Stars of Service” volunteer.
