Lihu‘e Airport bustling in August
LIHU‘E — The number of people getting off domestic flights at Lihu‘e Airport climbed past 78,000 in August, marking the second highest total ever for the month.
SBA Recovery Center opens in Kapa‘a
KAPA‘A — The U.S. Small Business Administration partnered with the Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center to open an SBA Disaster Assistance and Business Recovery Center on Monday in the former Otsuka’s Furniture building on Kuhio Highway in Kapa‘a.
Hotels pull in big money for rooms in July on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — Hotels on the island of Kaua‘i posted the highest average daily rate of the year in July, as room prices continued to climb through the summer months.
Visitor spending sets new high in July on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — Visitor spending on Kaua‘i jumped to its highest total of the year in July, as tourists continued to dig deep into their pockets and splurge while vacationing on the Garden Island.
TAX MAN: Taxing government relief, emergency assistance
We’re still well into the aftermath of the Maui and Hawai‘i County wildfires. Our governments have opened up their coffers and have begun doling out lots of money toward disaster relief and emergency assistance.
Napali Brewing Company in full swing, releases five new beers
WAILUA — As Kaua‘i’s newest craft brewery, Napali Brewing Company, released its first flight of beers this month, with its owners assuring The Garden Island they were only just getting started.
Kilauea’s North Shore Medical Center accepting new patients
KILAUEA — The clinic manager at Kilauea’s North Shore Medical Center says people incorrectly believe the center is closing, following the recent announcement that the nearby Kaua‘i Community Health Alliance (KCHA) is shutting down.
Businesses warned about fake customers
Since 1912, the Better Business Bureau has guided consumers in finding honest and ethical businesses, and how to keep bad businesses at bay. Let’s flip the script here and ask, how about businesses needing protection against unethical consumers?
TAX MAN: Beware of Lahaina scammers, taking advantage of aloha
Instead of “here today, gone to Maui,” it really was, “here today, [Lahaina is] gone tomorrow.” It is a tale of devastation and heartbreak that is still unfolding as residents and authorities gradually pick up the pieces.
Koloa Rum Company raising money for Maui wildfire victims
LIHU‘E — The Koloa Rum Company is rallying behind relief efforts for Maui, announcing it will donate all online and in-store sales to the Hawai‘i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund during a one-day donation event on Saturday.
Kaua‘i Community Health Alliance closing clinic
KILAUEA — The head of the Kaua‘i Community Health Alliance (KCHA) has announced the North Shore medical provider will permanently close its doors in the coming weeks due to circumstances, including low insurance reimbursement rates and labor shortages.
TAX MAN: Whether DOE should have a monopoly on our kids
Over the last several years, we have been saying plenty about the Hawaii Department of Education (DOE), and not all of it has been peachy. We’ve talked about DOE fighting with other agencies regarding getting kids to school in Kihei.
Kaua‘i Diner raising money for Maui
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i Diner on Rice Street stepped up for Maui wildfire victims.
Maui wildfire victims getting help from Table 53 in Po‘ipu
PO‘IPU — The mood was somber on Friday at the Sheraton Kaua‘i Resort, as representatives of Table 53 award recipient organizations shared their thoughts and connections with the Maui wildfires that started on Tuesday.
TAX MAN: A different kind of emergency in government
According to Kali Watson, director of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL), we have a new emergency in Hawaii state government. But it’s probably not the kind you’re used to.
TAX MAN: When it comes to taxes California is taking no prisoners
“Lucky you live Hawai‘i,” goes the famous phrase. Sometimes it’s really true, as we recently found out from our good friends in the California Taxpayers Association, publishers of the Caltaxletter.
Ukay Vintage celebrates pop-up
LIHU‘E — Rainbeau Jo’s said on Saturday that the concept of thrifting is very popular on the mainland.
TAX MAN: Getting kids to school in Kihei
Let’s start with a simple proposition. Taxpayers pay our government to get things done. Taxpayers don’t pay our government agencies to fight each other so that nothing gets done.
University of Hawai‘i ranked a top 100 employer for women
LIHU‘E — The University of Hawai‘i System is one of the United States’ top 100 workplaces for women, according to a Forbes magazine list released this week. The university system, comprised of 10 campuses across Hawai‘i, ranked number 90 overall and number 17 in the U.S. education industry.
Kaua‘i Diner opens on Rice Street in Lihu‘e
LIHU‘E — Art Paris of California and Naty Bali of Lihu‘e had the distinction of placing the last of the morning’s breakfast menu items on order on Saturday at Kaua‘i Diner, which is located on Rice Street near the Lihu‘e Fire Station and Kalena Park.