Effects of the Jones Act
Here in Hawaii, we are intensely dependent on goods that come into the State from faraway places, whether it be the U.S. mainland, Asia, or anywhere else in the world.
Let’s drink to that
KOLOA — Robert Weist is one of the original investors in the Koloa Rum Company. Wednesday morning, he smiled with pride as he took part in a groundbreaking and blessing ceremony at its new site in Koloa.
Jack Harter removes debris
The Jack Harter Helicopters ohana assisted the Kauai Chapter of Surfrider Foundation this week in removing 55 super sacks of marine debris from remote stretches of Kauai’s eastern shoreline.
Realtors focus on housing ‘crisis’
LIHUE — Traffic has nothing to do with housing, said Paul Brewbaker, principal economist of TZ Economics.
Local beef production to grow with new company, Hawaii Meats
HONOLULU — A Hawaii farmer has announced plans to expand beef production statewide after forming a new partnership, officials said.
Shopping center opening set
KILAUEA — The North Shore’s first new shopping center in 30 years — long delayed by everything from rainy weather to road construction, planning and other uncertainties — opens its doors to the public on Sept. 26 in Kilauea.
First Hawaiian Bank donates $12,000
LIHUE — The Kauai Independent Food Bank was presented a $12,000 grant Monday from the First Hawaiian Bank Foundation.
Thirty years of state taxes, part 2
Q: We continue our series on the past 30 years of state tax with our researcher, the Hawaii State Tax Watch Doggie’s wife.
Fight over Honolulu vacation rentals begins
The fight over short-term rentals in Honolulu has entered another phase.
Small business workshop
LIHUE — Learn how to start a small business with the Hawaii Small Business Development Center’s presentation “How to Start a Business on Kauai” workshop on Sept 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Hamilton signs autographs at new Rip Curl in Hanalei
HANALEI — Rain or shine, the Unstoppable poster signing and Rip Curl grand opening event carried on with over a 100 attendees talking excitedly amongst themselves as they huddled underneath tents and umbrellas Saturday afternoon.
Here’s to 30 years of state tax law, part 1
Q: The number 30 has been in the news a lot these days because of the telescope that’s supposed to be getting built on the Big Island. This week, we’re going to look at the past 30 years of state tax. To help me is our intrepid researcher, the Hawaii State Tax Watch Doggie’s wife.
CEO of KGEFCU honored by Hawaii Credit Union League
Hawaii Credit Union League announced Monica Belz, CEO of Kauai Government Employees Federal Credit Union, was honored as a member of the “Credit Union Rock Star” class of 2019.
Protesters not allowed to block Mauna Kea road
On Wednesday, August 14, the Senate Committee on Hawaiian Affairs held an “informational briefing” so senators could question the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands over various topics, including on “Mauna Kea Access Road (ACT 14).”
Kauai Medical Clinic welcomes doctor
LIHUE — Kauai Medical Clinic recently welcomed Dr. Sierra Pena to its staff at the new clinic in Kapaa. She specializes in women’s health, well-child care and adolescent health, and whole family care.
Kuleana.work and The 808 Workplace find strong following
LIHUE — Coworking spaces are entrepreneur incubators, said Peter Simon, principal of Kuleana.work during last week’s Lihue Business Association meeting.
Leadership on the Mauna
Leadership entails not only planning for possible obstructions to your chosen plan of action, but also having the resolve to follow through with your plan.
Kauai jobless rate falls
HONOLULU — The s Department of Labor & Industrial Relations said the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for July was 2.8 percent, the same for the fifth consecutive month.
Rural electric association visits Kauai
LIHUE — The top executive for the nation’s electric cooperative network paid his first visit to Kauai last week and toured several of Kauai Island Utility Cooperative’s facilities.
‘Homebridge’ announces top Hawaii produces
HONOLULU _ Homebridge Financial Services in Hawaii announced that Team Hi Five (Preston Sims and Rylan Maddox) of Oahu and Lisa Ledesma of Kauai are July’s top producers.