Big Island GMO registry won't disclose farmer IDs
HILO - A judge is allowing Hawaii County to maintain a registry of genetically modified crops while preventing public disclosure of farmers' identities and specific farm locations.
View ArticleHula Grill celebrates 20 years
Hula Grill Kaanapali recently celebrated its 20-year anniversary. On June 6, it held a party for its longtime fans, employees and community member.
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* Kokua Realty congratulates Mariah Brown, co-founder of the Da Kitchen restaurants and sales agent with Kokua Realty, for winning the Pacific Business News' Businesswoman of the Year in the for-profit...
View ArticleKauai resort owner sues to block nearby dairy farm
LIHUE (AP) - The owner of a Kauai resort has filed a lawsuit to stop the development of a proposed dairy farm on a nearby property.
View ArticleBusiness / In Brief July 17, 2014
HONOLULU -- A tentative agreement would give Honolulu paramedics raises and less overtime. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports that the tentative deal is expected to save the city more than $1 million...
View ArticleMakawao man finds sticky solution to a unslightly problem
Makawao resident Steven Tanouye has developed a sticker to hide the imprint of the old, previously used vehicle safety sticker.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief July 22, 2014
75K in Hawaii have no health care HONOLULU - State officials say the rate of people without health insurance in Hawaii has dropped below 6 percent since the implementation of President Barack Obama's...
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief July 24, 2014
Matson finalizes surcharge settlement HONOLULU - Matson Inc. will pay $10 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that the company misapplied fuel surcharges on military household goods shipped between...
View ArticleEvent showcases manufacturing in Hawaii and locally made products
The Maui Chamber of Commerce was in our nation's capital for the first-ever "Hawaii On The Hill" to showcase manufacturing in Hawaii and feature locally made products. It came about whenU.S. Sen.
View ArticleProposed polystyrene ban needs more study
A bill to ban polystyrene (Styrofoam) in Maui County was first introduced back in 2009 by County Council Member Mike Victorino.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Aug. 6, 2014
HONOLULU - Taxpayers who paid double their balances because of a mistaken notice will automatically receive refunds in the next two to three weeks, Hawaii tax officials said.
View ArticleAerial advertising case continues in August
HONOLULU (AP) - A pilot arrested for flying an advertising banner over Oahu has been scheduled for a court hearing near the end of August. Matthew Radeck was arrested in July under a city ordinance...
View ArticleMake business-friendly candidates your choice when voting at the polls
The primary election is today, and it is important that all eligible voters get out and vote. Each election season, the Chamber of Maui Political Action Committee endorses candidates for the general...
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Aug. 13, 2014
Plans outlined to demolish Big Island hotel KAILUA-KONA - A major Hawaii landowner has proposed demolishing a shuttered Big Island hotel to create an educational center for cultural resource.
View ArticleRail station bids exceed projected budget
HONOLULU (AP) - Bids that came in for construction of the first nine stations of a Honolulu rail transit system indicate the project's cost may far exceed estimates. Each of the three bids exceeded the...
View ArticleInsurer pulls plans from Hawaii Health Connector
HONOLULU - Hawaii's largest health insurer is pulling out of the small-business side of the state's troubled health exchange, leaving the Hawaii Health Connector with only one insurance company for...
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Aug. 21, 2014
Honolulu inflation below national rate HONOLULU - Honolulu's consumer price index lags the national rate for the first time in 11 years, thanks to a decrease in apparel prices. Inflation rose .
View ArticleDespite differing opinions, the aloha spirit should prevail
A negative and pervasive wave is sweeping our community over differing opinions, and the way people are being treated is just wrong.
View ArticleBusiness/In Brief Aug. 26, 2014
Summer doldrums? Not on Wall Street. The stock market notched another first Monday as the Standard & Poor's 500 index nudged briefly past the 2,000-point mark and closed with its second record high...
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