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Ka‘u has a new mill for farmers but instead of sugar it’s a coffee mill thanks to an the Edmund C. Olson Trust which funded the operation.

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Dr. Brian Tissot, noted marine ecologist at Washington State University and former UH-Hilo professor, will discuss studies conducted on the aquarium fishery in West Hawaii for the last 15 years. Tissot will be speaking Thursday (Jan 26) at 6:30 p.m. at Kealakehe High School Library.

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MEDIA RELEASE Highlights: * 2011 Diluted Earnings Per Share $3.39 * 2011 Net Income $160.0 Million * Diluted Earnings Per Share for the Fourth Quarter of 2011 $0.85 * Net Income for the Fourth Quarter of 2011 $39.2 Million * Board of Directors Declares Dividend of $0.45 Per Share Bank of Hawaii Corporation reports diluted […]

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From Ed Case, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate: Last week I began rolling out my Senate agenda with My Agenda #1: Growing Our Economy. One of my top action items was to strengthen what we do best. We do tourism best, best in the world. But we cannot depend on yesterday and today to ensure […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Subaru Hawaii has announced its “Share the Love” sales event has raised $2,300 for Hawaii Island Humane Society. The check presentation was Monday at Kona Subaru. Subaru Hawaii ’s Share the Love event donated $250 for every new vehicle sold by Subaru Hawaii dealers from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2011. In total, […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Friends of the Library, Kona hosts its annual meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 on the lanai of the Kailua Kona Library followed by a short reception with refreshments. Current FOLK members are encouraged to attend as well as those interested in becoming members. Following the reception, the Kona Library Book […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The University of Hawaii Board of Regents unanimously approved the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s new strategic plan for 2011-2015 at its meeting recently held at Kauai Community College. The plan places students at the center of the University’s mission, vision and goals, setting a clear framework for enhancing learning and preparing students […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Kohala Center invites high school students to apply for scholarships to residential engineering and environmental science summer programs. These opportunities are offered in partnership with Cornell University, Brown University, and the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). More information and application forms for all programs can be found at http://www.kohalacenter.org/scholarships/about.html, by calling […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaii’s flag carrier, and JetBlue Airways, New York’s Hometown Airline, have announced a partnership agreement that will make it easy for travelers up and down the East Coast to enjoy the incomparable Hawaii travel experience. Mark Dunkerley, president and CEO of Hawaiian Airlines, and Dave Barger, president and CEO of JetBlue, […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie delivered his second State of the State address before the state Legislature on Monday, Jan. 23 laying out investment goals that build upon the economic progress made during the last year. “There was no way for us to have balanced our budget and achieved today’s fiscally favorable outlook without the […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Following Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s State of the State address Monday, Jan. 23, Senate President Shan Tsutsui issued the following statement: The Governor delivered an inspiring and encouraging speech. He talked about his new day initiatives and his vision for the State, while sharing a lot of details regarding those proposals. “It is encouraging […]

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From the Kona Coffee Farmers Association Legislative Committee regarding support of SB 2097: On Jan. 19, Sen. Josh Green introduced the Coffee Origin Disclosure Bill in a form similar to that requested by KCFA. The bill has been designated as SB No. 2097 and has been referred to the Senate Commerce & Consumer Protection Committee. […]

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In a letter dated Monday, Jan. 23 to members of the Hawaii State Teachers Association, president Wil Okabe said it was his fault teacher rejected the latest contract offer. Approximately 9,000 of the 12,500 teachers, counselors, and others voted Thursday on whether to accept the proposed contract. Those in favor accounted for 33 percent votes; […]

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Pahala Public and School Library (Big Island) will close temporarily from Monday, January 23 through February 23 due to a staffing shortage.

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