Bubbah’s Toy Box & Collectibles hosting fundraising event
LIHU‘E — Kristyn Peralta of Bubbah’s Toy Box & Collectibles said the prizes donated by fellow collectors and friends will be given away Saturday during A Fight for Cancer Pop Swap for Randal Gusman at Kukui Grove Center.
Wilcox receives five-star rating
LIHUʻE — Wilcox Medical Center has received an overall hospital quality star rating of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in its 2021 star ratings update. Wilcox is one of only seven hospitals in Hawai‘i to achieve a 5-star rating, and is one of 455 hospitals out of 4,586 across the United States to receive five stars.
Wyndham unveils ‘stay bonus’
HONOLULU – Wyndham Destinations, the world’s largest vacation ownership company, recently rolled out a revamped strategy to attract and retain associates in key departments Hawai’i in preparation for a busy summer travel season.
Bank of Hawaii Honors Juneteenth
HONOLULU — In light of President Biden signing legislation on Thursday, June 17 establishing Juneteenth, or June 19, as a new Federal holiday, Bank of Hawaii will be giving each of its employees a floating holiday.
Hawaii Gas to be acquired by Argo
HONOLULU — Hawaii Gas, the state’s only franchised gas utility and largest propane distribution business, will be acquired by Argo Infrastructure Partners, LP (“Argo”), an investor in utility infrastructure with a longstanding track record of sustainable investing.
Get ready for the showdown of the juggernauts
There is a huge fight looming on the horizon. I’m not just talking about Curtis “The Bull” Iaukea and Lord “Tally Ho” Blears versus Handsome Johnny Barend and the unforgettable Ripper Collins in “50th State Big Time Wresting” at the Civic Auditorium.
Milky Cereal Bar packing in people from the start
LIHU‘E — For the past two weeks, Chyson Aguano and his family, including sister Crista Aguano from Honolulu, have been going nonstop at Kukui Grove Center near the water fountain located close to Longs Drugs.
McDonald’s offering drive-up hiring Saturday
LIHU‘E — McDonald’s Restaurants of Hawai‘i, including two restaurants on Kaua‘i — Lihu‘e, and Waipouli — will join the statewide effort of the chain’s first-ever Drive-Up Hiring Day, Saturday.
TAX MAN: O‘ahu follows Kaua‘i in offering rent, utilities relief
We’ve recently found out that the City & County of Honolulu is going to take 10,000 applications from vulnerable people and families who need help paying rent or utility bills.
Kilauea Fine Jewelry now open at new Ahuimanu Shopping center
KILAUEA — Earlier this month, three woman joined forces to open Kilauea Fine Jewelry at the new Ahuimanu Shopping Center in Kilauea.
Koloa Rum partners with the Las Vegas Raiders
KALAHEO — Named the “Official Ultra-Premium Rum of the Las Vegas Raiders,” Koloa Rum will bring their award-winning rums to the global event’s destination, augmenting the stadium spectator experience.
The Shops at Kukui‘ula announces three new businesses
PO‘IPU — The people were there, Wednesday, during The Farmers Market at The Shops at Kukui‘ula.
Yoga teacher plans return to competitive racquetball
Pineapple Yoga Kaua‘i celebrates 20 years of daily “Mysore-style” ashtanga yoga practice with instructor Eagle and his students on the North Shore.
TAX MAN: Enjoying your Maui Resort Condo? Now pay up!
Some taxpayers on Maui are getting a nasty surprise this year because they didn’t do anything, and their real property tax rate doubled.
ASB contributes $360,000 to local nonprofits
American Savings Bank (ASB) teammates pulled together and paddled hard during its 2021 Kahiau Giving Campaign to donate a total of $360,708, which will support local community organizations during a time when they need it most.
BETTER BUSINESS: Ransomware attacks are rising
Earlier this month, Eastern European hackers launched an attack on Colonial Pipeline, shutting down the largest pipeline system for refined oil products. The company ultimately paid nearly $5 million in ransom to retrieve 100 gigabytes of data that was being held hostage.
Island Craves Kauai’s grand opening is in two weeks
KAPA‘A — In two weeks, Brice and Raven Hohenberger will host a grand opening of their eatery, Island Craves Kaua‘i, on Kuhio Highway in front of the old Cost-U-Less warehouse in Kapa‘a.
Kauai Coffee earns triple certification
KALAHEO — Kaua‘i Coffee Company can now update its packaging materials with three notable certifications — Fair Trade Certified, Rainforest Alliance Certified and Non-GMO Project Verified.
National Donut Day benefits The Salvation Army
LIHU‘E — Britton Ody of Atlanta, Georgia had to look up the event on the Internet, Friday.
A government of (suspended) laws, not men
John Adams, later to become the second President of the United States, enshrined the concept of “a government of laws, not of men,” in the Massachusetts state constitution of 1780. Those words were supposed to convey a fundamental idea: Government should be based on clearly written laws, and not on the unpredictable will of one or even a few people.