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Monday, March 20, 2023Astronomy Talk - The majority of atoms in the Milky Way, including on our planet, did not originate within our own galaxy and were likely fused in stars from long-dead satellite galaxies. These atoms have been cycling over vast scales for billions of years, swept up in dramatic winds and caught in filamentary accretion flows onto galaxies. In this talk, Dr. Werk will review these processes and how ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Monday, March 20, 2023Join us for an Interactive Discussion What is My Business Worth?How Can I Raise the Value of My Business?How Can I retain my key employees?What should be Included in a Continuity Plan?How Can I transfer my business to my Key Employees?Avoiding Business Partnership DisputesHow Can I Make My Business More Attractive to a 3rd Party Buyer? Our speaker is Marko Mijuskovic, MBA, MSIS, CExP™; ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Monday, March 20, 2023Posted March 14, 2023 Maunakea, Hawaiʻi – Astrophysicists using W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea in Hawaiʻi have discovered a galaxy protocluster in the early universe surrounded by gas that is surprisingly hot.A SUPERCOMPUTER SIMULATION OF A GALAXY PROTOCLUSTER SIMILAR TO COSTCO-I THAT IS SURROUNDED BY HOT GAS (YELLOW) BOILING AMID AN INTERGALACTIC MEDIUM FILLED WITH MUCH COOLER GAS ...read moreCategories: Education, Community
Monday, March 20, 2023A portion of the former Kona Seaside Hotel on Palani Road is reopening as Pacific 19 Kona and is now accepting reservations for April 1, 2023. The 122-room property occupies one of the two buildings that comprised Kona Seaside Hotel. Investment and development firm Nine Brains acquired the building in 2020 for an undisclosed sum, according to an article in the Pacific Business News. The other ...read moreCategories: Community
Monday, March 20, 2023Aloha! The first annual Kona Steel Guitar Festival is coming to the Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa in 2023 in Keauhou. Keauhou, Hawai‘i is located in the Kona, Hawai‘i area of Hawai‘i Island. The Kona Steel Guitar Festival will bring the Hawaiian steel guitar experience to Keauhou, about a half-hour from the Kona airport. The festival will also extend that experience to the newly-relocated Aloha ...read moreCategories: Community
Monday, March 20, 2023Join King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort on Saturday nights for Movies Under the Stars!Free for locals and guests of the resort, grab a seat on the Luau Grounds at sunset and enjoy your favorite movies with freshly popped popcorn.Film: 3/25 _ Aquaman, 2018 King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort - Luau Grounds 75-5660 Palani Rd Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Contact Phone: (808) ...read moreCategories: Community
Monday, March 20, 2023Date and timeSaturday, April 29 · 6 - 10pm HST LocationWaikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa 69-275 WAIKOLOA BEACH DRIVE Waikoloa Beach, HI 96738 Make your life even sweeter by attending the 10th Annual Big Island Chocolate Festival - April 28-29, 2023 at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. From chocolate cooking demonstrations and cacao growing presentations to the fun and festive gala of all ...read moreCategories: Community
Monday, March 20, 2023Saturday, April 22, 2023 · 8:30am - 4pm HST7 hours 30 minutes LocationCourtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel 75-5660 Palani Road Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Our keynote speakers: Lt. Govenor Sylvia Luke will share the State's Ready Keiki Campaign to provide universal access to preschool across the state. Dr. Lauren Padesky will provide information about the new Kindergarten ...read moreCategories: Community
Friday, March 17, 2023HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HAWAII ISLAND RECEIVES GENEROUS DONATION FROM INTERFAITH COMMUNITIES IN ACTION Hilo, Hawaii, March 17, 2023 – Habitat for Humanity Hawaii Island received a $11,960 check from Interfaith Communities in Action (ICIA). It was presented to Habitat's Family Service Manager Adrienne Eisele at ICIA's Spring 2023 Virtual Pilgrimage kick-off at Church of the Holy Apostles in ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community, Education
Tuesday, March 14, 2023Effective Monday, March 20, 2023 we are making changes to our branches operating hours in relation to in-branch, drive-thru and Saturday hours. The following changes are temporary, and as follows:Kaloko, Kailua and Hilo Branches will be closed on Saturdays (Kaloko and Hilo branches will be open 3/11 & 3/18, and then be temporarily closed on following Saturdays until further notice).Call Center ...read moreCategories: Community
Tuesday, March 14, 2023KAMUELA, HI –– Visiting hours at Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital will expanded to 8:30 am – 8:30 pm starting on Thursday, March 16. Having loved ones close by helps in the healing process and the expanded hours makes it more convenient for those visiting their loved ones in the hospital. Patients are allowed four visitors per day, two maximum at any one time. Visitors must be at least 18 ...read moreCategories: Community
Friday, March 10, 2023Please join the Hawaii Keiki Museum on Saturday March 25th at 2pm as we showcase the talents of our local keiki seamstresses. Local keiki have been learning fundamental principles of fashion and sewing from amazing costume designer Diane Papp (Kumu Humuhumu) to up-cycle pre-loved textiles into modern fashion of their own design. The main event of this family friendly fundraiser will be a FASHION ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Friday, March 10, 2023Tickets Are Now On-Sale for The Mākaha Sons! Kona Hospital Foundation presents...A Benefit Concert withThe Mākaha Sons!Kona Hospital Foundation is happy to announce the return of The Mākaha Sons to the Aloha Theater! 2019 was the last time the Kona Hospital Foundation hosted a benefit concert to help our mission of improving the Kona Community Hospital for the entire community. The Mākaha Sons ...read moreCategories: Community
Thursday, March 09, 2023Modern Bags from One of the Oldest and Largest Coffee Producers in Kona Prioritize FreshnessKEALAKEKUA, Hawaii - Greenwell Farms, one of the largest and oldest coffee producers in Kona, released new packaging for its Classic and Flavored Kona Coffee Roasts and an updated website to match. Like Greenwell’s farming practices and 100% Kona Coffee, quality was priority with the packaging ...read moreCategories: Community
Thursday, March 09, 2023SPRING 2023 FLYERCommercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Training Series - Class A permit required - HAWAII Tuition: $4,200 FREE with 100% Tuition Subsidy Type: Hybrid (Online & In-Person Hawaii Island) Duration: 90 hours Host Campus: Hawaii Community College Location: Palamanui Start Date Options: 13 Mar and 03 Apr 2023Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Training Series - Class B ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationThursday, March 09, 2023The Pineapple Awards seeks to honor individuals — wherever they may work in or with the visitor industry — for their leadership in the industry, their achievements in presenting an authentic Hawaii visitor experience, and their community involvement. Our honorees could be a stellar hotel GM, a pivotal policymaker, a promotions genius, a gifted artisan or musician, an innovative chef, an ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy
Thursday, March 09, 2023Join Kuleana Education for our Spring Fun Fest April 16th!Bouncy house, petting zoo, games, prizes, crafts, food, and more!More details here: LINK Unlimited wristband presale available HERE Wristbands include bouncy houses, petting zoo, games, and crafts. (Food and drink are separate). Wristbands are on sale for $25 from now until March 15th. Wristbands will be $30 from March 15th through ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Monday, March 06, 2023New Member - "PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company, specializes in quick and reliable on-demand labor. PeopleReady supports a wide range of industries including construction, manufacturing, farming, retail and hospitality. Through its game-changing JobStack staffing app, and operating in over 600 markets throughout North America, PeopleReady served approximately 83,000 businesses and help put ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy
Monday, March 06, 2023Tropical Paws 2023 Auction and Sponsorship Package.pdf Hawaii Island Humane Society (HIHS) is a private non-profit animal welfare organization on the island of Hawaii. Driven by our mission to prevent cruelty to animals, eliminate pet overpopulation, and enhance the bond between humans and animals, the dedicated and compassionate team at HIHS makes a difference in the lives of animals each and ...read moreCategories: Community
Monday, March 06, 2023Keauhou, HI (Mar. 6, 2023) – Keauhou Shopping Center welcomes Stephen Hicks as its new general manager. Hicks brings more than 17 years of leadership experience to continue perpetuating the heritage and vibrance of this gathering place for the Keauhou community. “I am excited to join the Keauhou Shopping Center ‘ohana as we look to continue to provide the best shopping experience for our tenants ...read moreCategories: Community
Monday, February 27, 2023KAILUA-KONA, HI – HCC-Pālamanui and La`i`ōpua 2020 are offering adults interested in venturing into the culinary industry a free learning experience. The program centers on a free, non-credit, basic culinary skills curriculum and techniques of savory and baking principles. A combination of theory and hands-on experiences allow students to gain competencies in local Hawaiian Regional cuisine and ...read moreCategories: Education, Community
Monday, February 27, 2023SPECTRUM PARTNERS WITH OVATION TV TO SUPPORT DONKEY MILL ART CENTER WITH $10,000 STAND FOR THE ARTS AWARD Donkey Mill Art Center will use award for youth education programs throughout the community HOLUALOA, HI – Feb. 27, 2023 – Spectrum announced Donkey Mill Art Center received $10,000 through the 2022-2023 Stand For The Arts Awards, a partnership with Ovation TV that recognizes local arts, ...read moreCategories: Education, Community
Monday, February 27, 2023We are all familiar with seeing Body Glove's iconic Kanoa II, a 65-foot luxury catamaran on the Kona coast but Body Glove Cruises recently added a 41-foot super-raft to its fleet The Kona Explorer is outfitted with two Suzuki 350 engines to take it farther and faster than most boats without sacrificing the comforts of a bigger vessel: cushioned bench seating, shade, storage for belongings and a ...read moreCategories: Community
Monday, February 27, 2023Welcome to New Chamber Member Atlantis Adventures Kona. Dive 100 feet below the surface and experience Kona's marine mysteries. Allow Atlantis Submarines to show you the other 96% of Kona you can't see any other way. Treat yourself to Kona's most beautiful and captivating scenery, habitats, and isolated treasures. An unforgettable 45-minute journey aboard an Atlantis 48-passenger submarine, as ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Luana Hospitality Group Promotes Jose A. Fuentes to President and Chef Ken Schloss to Vice PresidentTuesday, February 21, 2023Hawaii Island, HI (February 21, 2023) – Luana Hospitality Group is excited to announce the promotions of two senior executives—Jose Fuentes to President and Chef Ken Schloss to Vice President. “My partner Eric and I are so thrilled to appoint both Jose and Ken to these key positions,” noted Luana Hospitality Group Principal Scott Dodd. “This dynamic duo will assist in strategic planning for the ...read moreCategories: Community
Friday, February 17, 2023Welcome to New Chamber Member Luana Inn Bed & Breakfast South Kona Book today https://luanainn.com/ Hilltop Oceanview Accommodations in Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii Nestled in the foothills of Mauna Loa mountain and overlooking beautiful Kealakekua Bay, Luana Inn bed and breakfast offers comfortable and peaceful accommodations to experience the magic of the Big Island. The Napo’opo’o road location ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community
Tuesday, February 14, 2023Last month, astronomers from around the country gathered in Seattle for the Winter Meeting of the American Astronomical Society. One of the highlights of the five-day conference was a panel discussion with members of the new Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority (MKSOA). Kaʻiu Kimura, director of the ʻImiloa Astronomy Center, moderated the discussion with three of the 11 members of the ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Tuesday, February 14, 2023KAMUELA, HI –– Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital has several college scholarship opportunities available. The Peggy Dineen-Orsini Scholarship offers $2,000 to a resident of Hawai’i County who is enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in a National League of Nursing accredited program in Hawai‘i or on the mainland. Private donors fund this scholarship in memory of Peggy Dineen-Orsini, who ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Monday, February 13, 2023Would you ever start on a journey not knowing where you were going? You’d need a map or at least a plan on how to get where you want to go. That’s what a Business Plan is for your business. It plots out where you are going with your business, and how you plan on getting there. A Business Plan will help you focus your vision, communicate it to lenders and other business partners, and test drive it ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy, Education
Monday, February 13, 2023Welcome to New Chamber Member Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary!What is the Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary? The Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary is our multi-generation ohana passion project where we have been providing botanical tours, workshops, experiential learning opportunities, and special events since 1982. The Sanctuary is located on the Kona side of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, on the slopes of Mt. ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Monday, February 13, 2023Lions Club of Kona Breakfast Fest fundraiser- featuring breakfast, silent auction and county store. Tickets can be purchased via any Lions Club of Kona member, or message us here for details.https://www.facebook.com/events/727406495686583?ref=newsfeedEvent by: Lions Club of KonaLocation: Kona Hongwanji PreschoolContact for advance ticket sales. lionmitch@gmail.com / 808-756-3838Learn more about ...read moreCategories: Community
Wednesday, February 08, 2023QNHCH COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC TRANSITION KAMUELA, HI – Wednesday, February 22, will be the last day for the QNHCH weekly Wednesday COVID-19 vaccination clinic. COVID vaccinations will continue to be provided by appointment only on Wednesdays, 11 am – 3 pm, through February 22 only. To make an appointment, please call 808-881-4668 or email QNHCHvaccine@queens.org. After February 22, patients ...read moreCategories: Community
Monday, February 06, 2023FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEGirl Scout Cookie Sales at Kona Commons, February 18 & 25, 2023Kailua-Kona, HI (February 6, 2023) – If you’re a Girl Scout cookie fan, or you just love cookies, plan to stop by Kona Commons Shopping Center on Saturday, February 18, or Saturday, February 25, between 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to purchase your favorite Girl Scout cookies.Kona Junio Girl Scout Troop 277’s cookie ...read moreCategories: Community
Monday, February 06, 2023New member Light Manufacturing Hawaii Island LightManufacturing opened on the Big Island at the beginning of 2021. Their team worked hard to achieve something remarkable: the world’s first production-scale solar molding facility. Using a patented technology, they’re able to make water tanks without burning any fossil fuel for heat. They started out by offering 290 gallon tanks, then 500 ...read moreCategories: Community
Wednesday, February 01, 2023MEDICAL ASSISTANT RECRUITMENT KAMUELA, HI – Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital is searching for full-time physician practice assistants for our Primary Care Clinic, Women’s Center, Orthopedics, and Cancer Center, and are offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus. This is great job opportunity for experienced as well as new medical assistants, CNAs or anyone with direct patient care experience in ...read moreCategories: Community
Tuesday, January 31, 2023Hawai’i Island Community Health Center Opens School Based Health Centers At Honaunau Elementary, Kealakehe Elementary and Intermediate Schools Families with school aged children in West Hawai’i have an exciting new resource to look forward as Hawai’i Island Community Health Center (HICHC) has launched School Based Health Centers (SBHCs) providing care on site in local schools. This ...read moreCategories: Community
Tuesday, January 31, 2023Hawaii Water Service recently announced the commencement of its 10th annual College Scholarship Program cycle, reaffirming the utility's commitment to improving lives in its communities. Students residing in areas served by Hawaii Water are encouraged to apply for a portion of the $80,000 available in awards. Four $10,000 grand-prize scholarships will be awarded, along with additional ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Monday, January 30, 2023Kailua Kona, Hawaii, January 27, 2023 – Sandy, a resident from Kona faced a major hurdle – she needed to replace her roof or she wouldn’t be able to get homeowner’s insurance. Through the generous funding from Lowes International, Habitat for Humanity Hawaii Island was able to replace her 30+ year old roof and solar hot water system. Sandy could now get her home insured. For nearly two decades, ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy
Monday, January 30, 2023To submit an announcement to be shared in the Annoucements section, email calendar@westhawaiitoday.com at least two weeks ahead of an event or required registration date. All submissions will be edited for content, style and parity treatment. Submit an Island Life photo, by emailing the image along with your name and a brief description to islandlife@westhawaiitoday.com.Categories: Community
Monday, January 30, 2023Welcome to new Chamber member Kuleana Spirits, Inc Kuleana Rum Works was born on the island of Hawaiʻi in 2013 to make and share exquisite rum while creating a thriving local business that celebrates the richness of Hawaiʻi. We are here to elevate rum by celebrating it as a world-class spirit. We do this by making rum from the best ingredients on Earth and without added sweeteners, flavors or ...read moreCategories: Community, Chamber, Economy
Monday, January 30, 2023Welcome to new Chamber member ‘Ouli Farms Inc.https://oulifarms.com/ "Ōuli Farms is 840 acres of a new unique balance of homes, farms and club. This upland community is located just above the Mauna Kea Resort on the Big Island. This land was part of the parcel originally acquired by the Rockefeller family for the Mauna Kea Resort. ‘Ōuli Farms will have approximately 140 homes and over 200 acres ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community
Tuesday, January 24, 2023E. F. Cash- Dudley, known to her friends as Eddy, has been practicing law since 1982 and has been licensed in Hawai’i since 2008. She has taught Community Property and Issues in Family Law at Laurence Driven School of Law at Humphrey’s College, as well as conducting seminars at Modesto Community College, Stanislaus County Library, and various paralegal clinics. She has authored three books, and ...read moreCategories: Community, Chamber
Tuesday, January 24, 2023Their Spicy Story: We are Rob and Lynn Rostau, a health care practitioner and a seasoned (pun intended) business executive, both long-time Hawai'i residents with three children, ages 8 to 20, all born and raised in the islands. While we have worked for many years in our traditional careers, we have found that some of our best time as a family is spent on the farm. It has allowed us to expand our ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community
Tuesday, January 24, 2023Local Innovation. Global Reach.Startup Hawaiʻi is building a technology startup community on Hawaiʻi Island with the ultimate vision of creating an economic future that is diverse, equitable, and sustainable. This ecosystem - connections, infrastructure, and resources - will empower local tech founders to launch and scale their companies. MissionTo convene and empower every interested ...read moreCategories: Community, Chamber, Economy
Tuesday, January 24, 2023Lono Hawaii Hemp Company Is focused on making available fully functional hemp products for people and their pets to maintain healthy structure and function of the body. We are an FDA-compliant company and therefore are unable to make specific use claims for our products, but we do understand that you have meaningful reasons for shopping Lono Hawaii Hemp Company products. We make Hemp Oils that ...read moreCategories: Community, Chamber
Tuesday, January 03, 2023QNHCH WELCOMES FIRST BABY OF 2023 KAMUELA, HI – Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital welcomed its first baby of the year early in the morning on Sunday, January 1. Baby girl Kalenaku Lıliaanuhea Kaiwa was born at 2:06 am to mother Tory Jones and father Kahi Kaiwa. Congratulations to the Jones- Kaiwa family and welcome to beautiful Kalenaku Lıliaanuhea!Click HereCategories: Community
Tuesday, January 03, 2023The Chamber welcomes new member Candice Kirby Designs. Principal designer Candice Kirby is the founder and heart of our design firm. Candice brings years of experience in the design and remodeling world to facilitate our client’s dreams becoming reality. After graduating with a degree in psychology and working in social work for over a decade, Candice realized her passion for design and ...read moreCategories: Community
Tuesday, January 03, 2023Hawaii Boat Clubs is a Members only social organization allowing our members exclusive experiences such as dinners, seminars and training. Members also have unlimited access to our fleet of boats. Brothers Roth and Russell live in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island, where the ocean lifestyle is an integral part of the community. With their love of the water, these brothers spend as much time as ...read moreCategories: Community.png)
Tuesday, December 20, 2022The University of Hawaiʻi is partnering with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to collect critical atmospheric measurements on Maunakea that are vital to understanding how Earth’s climate is changing. NOAA scientists recently installed an intake tube less than an inch in diameter and 25 feet long on the UH 88 inch observatory to sample the summit air after data ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Monday, December 19, 2022Welcome to Cutco and Karim El-Tawansy our Hawaii Cutco Rep. Karim has been attending our Living & Design Expo for years and we are so happy to have him as a new chamber member. Come by this year's Living & Design Expo and get a new set of knives or get your set sharpened. Cutco knives are the perfect gift with their Forever Guarantee. After you, pass them on to children, family or friends.The ...read moreCategories: Community
Monday, December 19, 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2022 HONOLULU, HI – Governor Josh Green, M.D. submits the Executive Budget for Fiscal Biennium to the Legislature and announces the release of nearly $50 million in grants to non-profit communities. The grants-in-aid were previously delayed, and Gov. Green worked with the Attorney General’s Office and the Department of Budget and Finance to prioritize ...read moreCategories: Education, Community
Monday, December 12, 2022My Personal CPA & Financial Planner, LLC is a locally owned and operated business with over 25 years of experience helping people with their finances. We have a passion for educating clients coupled with financial planning that is designed to organize, measure, and grow your financial activity. No matter what stage of your business you are in, we can help you plan, grow, or strategize your next ...read moreCategories: Community
Monday, December 12, 2022Welcome to New Member Studio Palaminohttps://studio-palomino.com/ ABOUT Miami-bred and and now Hawai’i-based, Barbie is the Principal of Studio Palomino. Armed with a business degree and searching for career love, she hoarded dog-eared issues of shelter magazines for years before falling for Interior Design. Her not-so-secret love affair with beautiful furnishings and objects eventually led her ...read moreCategories: Community
Monday, December 12, 2022Appointments Critical to the Governor’s Initiatives on Housing, Cost of Living, and Climate Change FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2022 HONOLULU, HI – Governor Josh Green, M.D. today announced a second round of nominees to serve as Director and/or Deputy Director and other appointed positions for state departments. With these selections, Gov. Green has now identified a Director for every ...read moreCategories: Community
Monday, December 05, 2022Aloha, On behalf of our staff and community of astronomers at the W. M. Keck Observatory, I want to take this opportunity to wish our observatory family of donors and supporters the happiest of holiday seasons. Thank you for your support of our mission over the years. The past 12 months have been a remarkable time in our history. This Fall, we welcomed our newest flagship instrument to the ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Monday, November 28, 2022Welcome CHRISTINA ALVES - Nations LendingSales Manager | NMLS# 1827356(C) 808-896-3208christina.alves@nationslending.com No matter if you’re buying, selling, refinancing, or building your dream home; it’s important to work with an experienced and knowledgeable team. As an expert Personal Mortgage Advisor, I have the knowledge and resources you need in order to stay current with market conditions ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy
Monday, November 28, 2022Welcome Eric and July Ziemelis Offering real estate services, connection, community and education about life in West Hawaii! They work with community minded people with Aloha to make Hawaii home. Eric and Julie Ziemelis have counseled hundreds of would be homeowners through the work they do on creating books and resource guides, and education on social media channels and in person. They created ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community, Education
Monday, November 28, 2022Welcome to the Director of Golf Rhett Colbrese who joined Makani Golf Club in October 2022 Rhett learned to play golf in San Diego, California. Competing with the best juniors in the country, he quickly sought out premier golf instruction. Mentored under the great Carl Welty (Jim Mclean’s coach and mentor) Rhett began to study what the best players in the world do the same. With the ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Tuesday, November 22, 2022Historic Kailua Village, Kona, HI ~ The Kailua Village Business Improvement District has announced 2023 dates for its signature monthly stroll, Kokua Kailua happening in Historic Kailua Village. Kokua Kailua, the popular monthly village stroll on Alii Drive, happens one Sunday each month from 1 pm to 6 pm. Kona’s Historic Kailua Village closes to vehicular traffic and becomes a festive, ...read moreCategories: Community
Tuesday, November 15, 2022MAUNA LANI, AUBERGE RESORTS COLLECTION WELCOMES ROSS BIRCH AS GENERAL MANAGER OF MAUNA LANI GOLF November 15th, 2022 - The Island of Hawaii’s Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection announces the appointment of Ross Birch as General Manager of Mauna Lani Golf. Birch will execute Mauna Lani Golf’s strategic goals while overseeing daily operations and enhancing the experiences of guests, residents ...read moreCategories: Community
Friday, November 04, 2022La‘i‘ōpua 2020 Offering Free Spring Afterschool Enrichment Programs at Kealakehe and Konawaena Elementary Schools KONA, HAWAI‘I (November 3, 2022) – La`i‘ōpua 2020 will once again offer a free Afterschool Enrichment Program at Konawaena and Kealakehe Elementary Schools in Spring 2023. Students in grades kindergarten through 5th are eligible to attend. The program starts January 9, 2023 and runs ...read moreCategories: Education, Community
Friday, November 04, 2022KAMUELA, HI – Are you looking for more meaning in your life? Do you want to do something that is satisfying and of great service to your community? Consider becoming a Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital volunteer! Volunteers ages 16 and up are needed to support QNHCH patients and their families. No special skills are required. The only qualification required is your desire to help ...read moreCategories: Community
Monday, October 31, 2022The state is proposing the first-ever rules for viewing the creatures at two popular spots off the Kona Coast By Christie Wilsoncwilson@staradvertiser.com Tours offering close encounters with manta rays have become a must-do activity for many Hawaii visitors, especially at two sites off the Kona Coast where vessels deposit hundreds of snorkelers and scuba divers nightly to observe the graceful ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community, Education
Monday, October 31, 2022Tracie Foglia, Executive Recruiter for Bishop & Company, Inc. – New Chamber Member New Chamber Member Tracie Foglia As an Executive Recruiter, Tracie brings over a decade of Talent Acquisition experience to Bishop & Company, recruiting for middle management through C-suite, across all islands. She recruits for numerous industries including healthcare, government, education, distribution, ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy
Wednesday, October 26, 2022Four-year project will manage non-native feral pigs, promote native forest regeneration, protect essential source of fresh water WAIMEA, HAWAI‘I ISLAND, Hawai‘i (October 26, 2022)—The Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), in partnership with The Kohala Center (TKC), recently received $234,000 in funding from the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) to protect and improve the ...read moreCategories: Education, Community
Monday, October 24, 2022Connections now available between Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i, Kapalua and all Hawaiian Airlines Destinations Press Release HONOLULU - Southern Airways/Mokulele Airlines, the largest commuter airline in the country, and Hawaiian Airlines, Hawai‘i’s largest and longest serving airline, today announced a new bilateral interline agreement to facilitate travel bookings and connections for passengers. Hawaiian ...read moreCategories: Community
Monday, October 24, 2022MĀLAMA HAWAI‘I Hawaiʻi Forest & Trail (island of Hawaiʻi) recently announced the launch its Maunakea Summit and Stars Giveback Experience. Guests participating in the company’s newest voluntourism opportunity learn about the west side of the island’s critical Waikoloa Dry Forest habitat on an interpretive walk and giveback experience, collecting native seeds to be used for future plantings ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Thursday, October 20, 2022KAILUA-KONA, HI—Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) is pleased to welcome Lisa K. Miura to its Supervisory Committee. Appointed by HCFCU’s Board of Directors, this committee has the important responsibility of ensuring the safety and soundness of the credit union in accordance with the Federal Credit Union Act, regulations of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and state and ...read moreCategories: Community
Tuesday, October 18, 2022KAMUELA, HI – Pediatrician Daisy Cortes, MD, has joined the team at Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital. Dr. Cortes earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, completed her residency in pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Orange County, and completed a fellowship in pediatric oncology and hematology at UC Irvine-CHOC. Dr. Cortes is a board-certified ...read moreCategories: Community
Monday, October 17, 2022The Opening of “Aloha Grown” Store Signals a “Full House” KAILUA-KONA, HAWAI`I - Kona Commons, West Hawai`i’s premier shopping center owned by local partners MacNaughton and Kobayashi Group, today announced that the 320,000-square-foot shopping complex is fully leased. The Shopping Center includes 27 national and locally owned service amenities, shops, and restaurants situated on 10 acres in ...read moreCategories: Community
Wednesday, October 12, 2022MITCH D. ROTH MAYOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION CLOSURES FOR LAʻALOA AND MAGIC SANDS BEACH PARKS The Hawaiʻi County Department of Parks and Recreation announces the temporary closure of Laʻaloa Beach Park and the temporary partial closure of Magic Sands Beach Park in Kailua-Kona beginning Monday, October 31, 2022, for the construction of improvements. Both projects will run concurrently and are ...read moreCategories: Community
Wednesday, October 12, 2022UH News Release link: http://manoa.hawaii.edu/news/article.php?aId=12217 NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows debris blasted from the surface of the asteroid. Credit: NASA Satellite image captures a plume coming off of the asteroid following NASA’s test. Credit: NASA ATLAS 2 Telescope on Mauna Loa. Credit: Henry Weiland Pan-STARRS1 and Pan-STARRS2 telescopes on Haleakalā. Credit: Jason ...read moreCategories: Education, Community
Thursday, October 06, 2022Welcome to New Member Kohala Coast Urgent CareGrand Opening & Blessing Join us for our grand opening and blessing- Friday 10/7 5-7pm OR Saturday 10/22 11-1pmBIVALENT Covid Vaccines have arrived! Schedule yours today! Book an Appointment Today https://kohalacoasturgentcare.com/ AREAS OF SPECIALTYFull Spectrum Family MedicineAt Kohala Coast Urgent Care, LLC, we treat even the smallest ...read moreCategories: Community
Thursday, October 06, 2022COUNTY OF HAWAII, STATE OF HAWAIIBILL NO. 167 (DRAFT 2) ORDINANCE NO. 22 81 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING TO PROHIBITION OF NON- MINERAL SUNSCREEN. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII:SECTION 1. Findings and Purpose. Healthy coral reefs protect our island coastal infrastructure, ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Thursday, September 29, 2022Short videos orient visitors how to respectfully engage with coral reef ecosystems before they visit KAHALU‘U BAY, HAWAI‘I ISLAND, HAWAI‘I (September 28, 2022)—In an effort to educate residents and visitors how to respectfully engage with coral reef ecosystems in Hawai‘i Island’s Kahalu‘u Bay, The Kohala Center has released Aloha ‘Āina Kahalu‘u (https://koha.la/aloha-aina-kahaluu), a series ...read moreCategories: Community, Education.png)
Monday, September 19, 2022Aquaculture sales in Hawaii reached a record-high $79.6 million in 2021, surpassing 2020 figures by nearly 20%. The U.S. Department of Agriculture in its annual report released Sept. 8 said $39.3 million — or 49% — of aquaculture sales statewide in 2021 came from producers falling in the “other” category, which comprises various aquaculture products including finfish and shellfish. Algae ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community
Friday, September 16, 2022A culinary class at Kohala High changed everything for Kamaile Gusman. “I realized food, cooking, and baking just makes me happy,” she says. “It’s as simple as that.” Today, thanks to you, she’s a cook at the Kukio Beach and Golf Club. Kamaile graduated from the culinary program at Hawai‘i Community College’s Pālamanui campus, along with other rising stars in Hawai‘i Island’s culinary scene, ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Governor forwards names for Mauna Kea Management Stewardship and Oversight Authority to State SenateTuesday, September 13, 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESept. 12, 2022 HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige today submitted the names of eight nominees for the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to the Hawaiʻi State Senate for confirmation. The Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority was established by statute via Act 255 (HB2024). The authority is tasked with managing Mauna Kea Lands. “I want to thank these individuals ...read moreCategories: Education, Community
Monday, September 12, 2022KAMUELA, HI – Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital is now offering the Pfizer bivalent booster for those 12 years and older who have already completed their primary COVID vaccination series. The updated COVID-19 booster was formulated to better protect against the most recently circulating COVID-19 variant. The new booster can help restore protection that has waned since previous vaccinations ...read moreCategories: Community
Friday, September 09, 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 2022 HONOLULU—Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol and upon all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawaiʻi National Guard in the State of Hawaiʻi immediately until sunset on the day of interment as a mark of respect for Queen Elizabeth II. “The State of ...read moreCategories: Community
Thursday, September 08, 2022Kailua-Kona, HI – The public is invited to the Kona Coffee & Tea farm in Holualoa on Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 8:30am-12:30pm, for a free, family-friendly First Harvest event. This is the eighth annual First Harvest. The community is invited to help pick the first coffee of the season and learn about the history and process of Kona coffee. After eight months of developing from blossoms, ...read moreCategories: Education, Community.png)
Thursday, September 08, 2022Hawaiian Electric is excited to announce the website launch of our Charge Up Commercial Pilot:https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/products-and-services/electric-vehicles/charge-up-commercial This “make-ready” pilot helps reduce the upfront cost of installing EV charging equipment for properties like shops, businesses, condominiums/apartments, office buildings, as well as fleet and parking ...read moreCategories: Community
Tuesday, September 06, 2022New Chamber Member Mr. K's Recycle and Redemption Center, Inc. is a Family-Owned Business Serving the Big Island since 2009. Services include HI-5 Scrap MetalE WastePaperSolar PanelsAuto PartsBatteriesThrift StoreElectronic Shop & RepairNotary Services.~ One-stop Drop. For the sake of the keiki and malama da 'aina ~ (808) 969-1222 | info@MrKsRecycleHawaii.com | mrksrecyclehawaii.com 815 ...read moreCategories: CommunityFriday, September 02, 2022Congratulations The 2022 State Stars, who were chosen by their SBDC networks, are among the best of the best -- those who demonstrate exemplary performance, make significant contributions to their networks, and are deeply committed to the success of America's small businesses. Link to State Starts 2022 Hawai‘i SBDC State Star 2022 Dennis Boyd West Hawai‘i Center Director Dennis has ...read moreCategories: Community
Wednesday, August 31, 2022Aloha ‘Āina Kahalu‘u is a 10-part video series to introduce visitors and residents alike to Kahalu‘u Bay and how to respectfully engage with this sacred and cherished place when they visit.WAHI PANAKAHALU‘U’S GIFTSCORALREEFTEACHSUN PROTECTIONENTERING THE BAYEXPLORING THE BAYPAPA HONUKAHALUʻU BAY’S RESIDENTSCategories: Community, EducationMonday, August 29, 2022Dr. Rick Bennett was the guest speaker at the August 9, 2022 Sustainability Committee meeting hosted by Teri Leicher at Jack's Diving Locker. Dr. Bennett has shared a link to a video where he presents information about the water topic.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J923IFmfARc&ab_channel=RichardBennettAbout KKCC Sustainability CommitteeGoal: Promotes sustainable and environmentally ...read moreCategories: Education, Community
Monday, August 29, 2022Mystic Manta, LLC, opened in June of 2017 and is owned and operated by Dr. Lisa Thompson. She is a Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Galactic Ambassador, and Intuitive Transformational Coach specializing in Past Life Regression, Human Design, and Sound Healing. Whether you need support in love, business, life, or your soul journey, she provides the tools and experience to guide you. With Human ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Monday, August 29, 2022Welcome to new member MAVEN. Hawaii's Content Marketing Agency. At MAVEN they believe in content marketing that attracts and converts. They're not just throwing spaghetti at the wall and hoping it sticks. Every single strategy they put together is backed by experience, research, and a deep understanding of buyer psychology. Their strategy is to build trust first, by providing valuable, ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Wednesday, August 24, 2022Hawaiian Airlines has been dubbed the "best employer in the state," for 2022 according to a newly released report from Forbes. The "America's Best Employers By State" list, which ranks employers in 50 states and the District of Columbia, was gathered by market research company Statista, who surveyed 70,000 Americans working for businesses with at least 500 employees. The anonymous ratings were ...read moreCategories: Community
Wednesday, August 24, 2022YOU ARE THE DIFFERENCE Everyday Hawai'i Island children go unsupervised after school. Many are left unattended at home until adults return from the workday. Nationally, the hours after school, from 2pm to 6pm are when juvenile crime escalates. Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island offers children throughout Hawaii Island a fun, safe and supervised place after school to be engaged, to learn and ...read moreCategories: Community, Education.png)
Monday, August 22, 2022August 18, 2022 A BIG MAHALO goes out to Queens' Marketplace for hosting our AfterHours networking event last night - the first AfterHours since February 2020. Our members were so happy to gather and spend time together! The purpose of these chamber events are to expand reach, increase visibility and build relationships with West Hawaiʻi’s business community. Attendees are encouraged to meet, ...read moreCategories: Community
Monday, August 22, 2022ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI PONO PLEDGE WINS INTERNATIONAL TELLY AWARD Island of Hawaiʻi (August 22, 2022) – The Island of Hawaiʻi Pono Pledge, which advocates for mindful, safe, and pono interactions by travelers while on Hawai‘i Island, was awarded a 2022 Silver Telly Award earlier this year. The award in the Online General, Public Interest/Awareness category recognizes a video that was created to share ...read moreCategories: Education, Community
Monday, August 22, 2022You can Count on Viking Security to meet and exceed your expectations. Viking Security of Hawaii has been Big Islands most dependable security guard agency since 2005. They've been able to successfully handle any tough security situation brought their way. Although under new ownership as of 5/1/21, they've been continuously committed to providing service of the highest quality, paying ...read moreCategories: Community
Tuesday, August 09, 2022Link to video (details below): http://go.hawaii.edu/2JS The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship (CMS) is partnering with the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) to aid recovery of the highly endangered Maunakea silversword atop Hawaiʻi’s highest mountain. Silversword seeds were sown at the CMS greenhouse at the ...read moreCategories: Education, CommunityThursday, August 04, 2022The deconstruction phase of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) Submillimeter Observatory (CSO) on University of Hawaiʻi-managed lands on the summit of Maunakea is on track to begin before summer ends and be completed by the end of the year. Caltech announced on August 2, 2022, that it received the final required permits from the State of Hawaiʻi and the County of Hawaiʻi to begin the ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Tuesday, August 02, 2022The Hawaii Island Humane Society Receives $1.5 Million Grant From The Bob & Renee Parsons FoundationFunds will Support Construction Efforts to Complete the Anne Barasch Ryan Animal Hospital Hawaii (August 1, 2022) – The Hawaii Island Humane Society (HIHS) – a private, nonprofit animal welfare organization – was awarded a $1.5 million grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation to support final ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy
Friday, July 29, 2022A kīpuka is an opening of vegetated land spared by a lava flow. After these dramatic, landscape-altering flows, it is nā kīpuka that protect and sustain the plant life and seeds that go on to propagate the surrounding new land, perpetuating life into the future. The past two and half years have certainly felt landscape-altering for many of us, and so it was especially meaningful when last week, ...read moreCategories: Community
Thursday, July 28, 2022Journey with us to the heart of Kailua-Kona as we explore the beauty and sacredness of Kahaluʻu Bay! In this episode, Cindi Punihaole, director of The Kohala Center’s Kahalu‘u Bay Education Center, shares her personal relationship with Kahaluʻu, the value of aloha ʻāina (caring for the land) instilled by her family, and challenges that Kahalu‘u’s coral reefs face today. Join us as we learn simple ...read moreCategories: Community, EducationThursday, July 28, 2022INSIDE THIS ISSUEDi Napoli ArtKahalu’u Hope SpotNew HOST Park clientsH2 BusRestorative AquacultureHI Aquaculture CollaborativeFrom the DeepPhotographyGovernor Ige VisitStaff UpdatesInternshipsBlue Ocean BarnsDesal ProjectCategories: Education, Community
Wednesday, July 27, 2022QNHCH RECEIVES 5-STAR RATING KAMUELA, HI – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updated its “Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings” for 2022, giving 429 hospitals a rating of five stars, the highest rating possible. Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital was one of only four hospitals in the state of Hawai’i to receive a five star rating. CMS assigns star ratings to hospitals ...read moreCategories: Community
Monday, July 25, 2022Located oceanfront on the Kona coastline of Hawaii island. Kona Salt Farm by Sea Salts of Hawaii is the only sea salt in the world made from pure, 900 year-old deep ocean water, rich in natural minerals and flavor. The salt water is drawn from 2,200 feet below the ocean’s surface making it one of the highest quality finishing salts. In addition to gourmet sea salts, as part of the salt making ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Monday, July 25, 2022Our newest donation location on the Big Island is now open in Kailua-Kona at the Keauhou Shopping Center. Donate your gently used clothing and household goods to help Goodwill Hawaii provide job training and employment services to local people in need. Keauhou Shopping Center Attended Donation Center78-6831 Ali'i DriveKailua-Kona, HI 96740located behind Regal Keauhou TheatresOpen Daily: 9 am to 5 ...read moreCategories: Community
Friday, July 22, 2022Welcome to chamber member Mahina Mele Farm. A certified organic macadamia nut and 100% Kona coffee producer and processor located in South Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. They are a family-run business in operation since 2005, and are the only certified organic macadamia nut processor in the USA. "We love what we do and pride ourselves in producing the freshest gourmet macadamia nuts and Kona ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community
Thursday, July 21, 2022Waimea (Kamuela), Hawaiʻi – We are excited to welcome our 2022 cohort of Akamai Workforce Initiative interns! Samuel Adair, Preston Ito, Cole Jamila, Hopena Paekukui, and Taylor Wong are working this summer with our experienced mentors to come up with solutions for a number of hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) projects at W. M. Keck Observatory. The Akamai ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Monday, July 18, 2022Psychiatry and mental health counseling are the Big Island’s two most needed types of health care, according to an islandwide survey completed in March by Community First Hawaii, a nonprofit with a goal of improving access to health care throughout the state. The survey polled more than 2,248 community members and health care professionals from Hawaii County, revealing staffing shortages and low ...read moreCategories: Community
Tuesday, July 12, 2022KAILUA-KONA, HI — Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) is honored to be named one of the best credit unions in Hawaii on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions for 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. HCFCU was one of just five Hawaii-based credit unions to receive the ...read moreCategories: Community, EconomyTuesday, July 05, 2022On Friday, June 17, Pacific Business News hosted its Hawaii Island Means Business panel event to touch on some of the successes and setbacks affecting the Big Isle business community. Hosted in-person — for the first time since 2019 — at the Fairmont Orchid in Waimea, the discussion was moderated by A. Kam Napier, Pacific Business News’ editor-in-chief, and featured five panelists including Ross ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community, Education.png)
Monday, June 27, 2022https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2022/06/24/uh-hilo-honored-for-maunakea-stewardship/ Gov. David Ige with Center for Maunakea Stewardship staff, from left, Jessica Kirkpatrick, Greg Chun and Nahua Guilloz The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce honored the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship (CMS) with its 2022 Pūalu Award for Community Education on Friday, June 24. The award ...read moreCategories: Education, Community
Monday, June 27, 2022Statement from HTA President & CEO John De Fries "June 13, 2022 The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) has awarded the Hawaiʻi Tourism USA contract to the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) as part of a thorough procurement process. The contract provides for a comprehensive range of brand\ management and visitor education services for the Hawaiian Islands, as well as support services ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Sunday, June 26, 2022Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce Gathers to Hear from Governor Ige,Install New Board, Present Pualu Awards, Reboot Business Expo KAILUA-KONA – The chief executive for the State of Hawaiʻi, Governor David Ige, joined the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce (KKCC) for its annual meeting on Friday, June 24, 2022. The event marked the organization’s first in-person membership luncheon in three years due ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community
Tuesday, June 14, 2022KAILUA-KONA, HI—The dreams of eight Hawaii Island high school graduates are closer to being fulfilled with the generous support of Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU). Through the credit union’s annual scholarship program, the students will receive a $3,000 scholarship to attend two- or four-year institutions of higher learning in the coming school year. The high school graduates were ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Thursday, June 09, 2022The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Maunakea Rangers started conducting brake temperature checks in 2022 on all vehicles returning from the nearly 14,000-foot summit of Maunakea. The rangers proactively added the safety precaution after it was determined that three accidents on Maunakea Access Road in early 2022, including a fatal accident, were caused by brake failure. An average of 50 to 100 ...read moreCategories: Community
Tuesday, June 07, 2022HAWAII COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES 85 YEARS AND HONORS ITS 2021 EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR PRESS RELEASEKAILUA-KONA, HI — Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) marked its 85th Annual Membership Meeting by celebrating its members and the accomplishments of its team during their virtual business meeting on May 7. At the meeting, two outstanding HCFCU employees were honored as ...read moreCategories: Community
Monday, June 06, 2022KONA, HAWAI‘I (May 26th, 2022) https://mission-blue.org/2022/05/kahaluu-bay-on-hawaiis-west-coast-recognized-as-a-mission-blue-hope-spot/ On the west coast of the island of Hawai‘i is Kahalu‘u Bay, also known as ‘āina lei ali‘i, lands that adorn the chiefs. It is a wahi pana, a sacred, celebrated, and storied place abundant with cultural and ecological treasures. Cindi Punihaole, director of ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Monday, June 06, 2022Voyaging Canoes and Navigating by the Stars Highlight Talk Story with Chadd “`Ōnohi” Paishon and Pomai Bertelmann KONA, HAWAI`I (May 1, 2022) – La`i`ōpua 2020 will celebrate the birthday of its double-hulled sailing canoe, “La`i`ōpua,” with an afternoon of cultural activities and a talk story session Saturday, June 25, from 1:30 to 4:30, at its Kealakehe location, adjacent to the Villages of ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Tuesday, May 31, 2022Welcome to new member Hertz Car Rental! Hertz Rental Car. Let’s Go! https://www.hertzcareers.com/ Hertz embraces a people-driven culture that values big ideas. At Hertz, our people are the most powerful asset we have - so we put you in the driver's seat to make a difference. You will find your purpose, put your passion to work, accomplish big things, and truly connect with our customers. We ...read moreCategories: Community, Economy
Wednesday, March 16, 2022The people of Alaska, including our regional airline Horizon Air, are the heart of our business and the reason we’re an award-winning airline. We celebrate their care and hard work every day—especially today, Employee Appreciation Day, with heartfelt thanks for all they do! At our core, Alaska and Horizon are all about people – the way we care for our guests and each other. Our reputation for ...read moreCategories: Community
Tuesday, February 15, 2022January 4, 2022 marked 85 years of member service for HFS Federal Credit Union! The Credit Union was founded on January 4, 1937 and has grown over the years, with much thanks to the Big Island community for their continued trust and support. A momentous occasion such as this one deserves more than just one day of celebration – which is why they’ll be celebrating all year long! Anniversary Loan ...read moreCategories: CommunityFriday, July 10, 2020Dept of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) is very pleased to announce the live launch of the Buy Hawaii, Give Aloha portal site at https://buy.hawaii.gov/. DBEDT created this portal site to promote the online shopping sites of Hawaii manufacturers, restaurants and farm delivery services. In this first phase, we are promoting the importance of buying local. In later phases we ...read moreCategories: Economy, Community
Wednesday, June 03, 2020DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2020 BOATING AND WATER SPORTS COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS RELAXED STATEWIDE (Honolulu) – Effective immediately, emergency restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic for commercial and recreational boating and ocean recreation are being relaxed statewide. Commercial and recreational boating can now include up to ten ...read moreCategories: Community.jpg)
Thursday, May 21, 2020Reef-friendly sunscreen initiative leads to reduction of oxybenzone in Kahaluʻu BayContinued efforts needed to save coral reefs KAHALU‘U BAY, Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i—May 21, 2020—The results are in: oxybenzone levels have dropped dramatically at Hawai‘i Island’s Kahalu‘u Bay. Thanks to tens of thousands of visitors who responded positively to The Kohala Center’s ongoing “Reef-Friendly Sun ...read moreCategories: Community
