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Recall issued for Moonlight Companies yellow and white peaches
Listeria monocytogenes — which can cause listeriosis, a serious and sometimes fatal infection — was potentially identified in the packing facility environment.
Community encouraged to help Fill A Police Cruiser and collect food for those in need
A blue and white marked police cruiser will be stationed in front of Kona Costco, where customers and the general public can donate.
Kona Community Hospital was working on new facility, but Queen’s Health Systems announced its own plans for West Hawaiʻi
The Honolulu-based Queen’s Health Systems formally announced on Monday its plans to construct a $450 to $500 million hospital with 80 beds and a helipad on its property at the West Hawai‘i Business Park.
Big Island community continues tradition of providing Thanksgiving meals for those in need
Thanksgiving meals are available for those in need in Hilo and Kona.
Costco rolls out membership card scanners for entrance into warehouse
Over the coming months, scanning devices will be rolled out where members must scan their physical or digital membership card by placing the barcode or QR code against the scanner.
Public help sought in cleaning up shopping carts littering Kona streets
The Kailua Village Business Improvement District has been returning abandoned shopping carts to merchants for the past few years. Now, the district hopes to involve the public in their efforts.
Police thank community for making third annual ‘Fill a Cruiser’ event a success
More than 2,000 pounds of food and $4,784 in cash donations were raised during the event, which was held at the Kona Costco parking lot on Sept. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
3rd annual ‘Fill a Police Cruiser Food Drive’ supports Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket, Maui Food Bank
The 3rd Annual “Fill a Police Cruiser Food Drive” event will take place at the Kailua-Kona Costco warehouse parking lot on Sept 1, supporting the Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket and the Maui Food Bank.
Business Monday: Founders of Island Jerky Crunchy Munchies bring flavor, love to every bag
Starting as a side hustle seven years ago, the Tsukamotos have turned their homemade beef jerky into a thriving business.
Big Island micropreemie now 4-year-old Children’s Miracle Network champion
Today, after a 183-day stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, two rounds of pneumonia, 10 blood transfusions and surgeries on her heart and eyes, Kalley-Mae Yee of Hilo is a vibrant 4-year-old girl.
Donate to Food Basket through HPD’s Inaugural Fill a Cruiser Food Drive at Costco
Hawai‘i Police Department is teaming up with The Food Basket Inc. and Costco for the first annual Fill A Cruiser Food Drive event Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kona Costco.
Company Introduces QR Codes for Kona Coffee
An organic coffee producer on Hawai‘i Island, Hala Tree Coffee, announced it will employ technology to try and bring some clarity to Kona Coffee labeling.
Is Food Sustainability Possible in Hawai‘i?
When evaluating the importance of eating local, remember if a natural disaster were to occur and barges were to stop, there would be about three days of food left.
Retailers Sued for Selling Coffee Under ‘Kona’ Name
Kona coffee farmers are suing Amazon, Walmart, Costco, Safeway, Kroger and others for violating federal law by selling coffee under the name “Kona.”
Costco Wholesale Corp Penalized for HI-5 Violations
Costco Wholesale Corporation has paid a fine of $4,799.40 for violating Hawai‘i deposit beverage container requirements.
Build-Your-Own at Sushi U
There are many places where you can get sushi on the Big Island. However, there aren’t that many where you can get sushi (or chirashi) made to order.
