Last chance for Little Pea’s pop-up market
As you read this, there is still an opportunity to take advantage of the Little Pea’s Pop-Up Holiday Market at Kukui Marketplace, where a portion of sales benefits Kaua‘i Hospice.
Dance Fusion Kaua‘i hosts grand opening Saturday
KAPA’A — When Amanda Tanigawa moved to Kaua‘i nearly six years ago, it wasn’t clear how she would continue her dancing career.
Kaua‘i restaurants get full-capacity green-light
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i restaurants got the green light to operate at 100% capacity beginning Dec. 1, but for some managers the return to full dining spaces isn’t top of mind.
Tour operators benefit from tourism uptick, still face challenges
LIHU’E — Passenger air arrivals are up almost 14% from November 2019, but many tour operators have still not been able to return to full capacity after over a year of tight tourism restrictions that shuttered or downsized businesses island-wide.
Pau Hana Market month-long “merrier” holiday schedule
LIHU‘E — The Hawai‘i Farmers Market Association just added to the merrier holiday spirit that took over the Pau Hana Market at Kukui Grove Center Monday when Stormy Soza dropped off a carton filled with assorted face masks.
TAX MAN: Tax isn’t a peanut butter cup
Once upon a time, there were some property developers on O‘ahu.
BBB: 5 Ways to give back on Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday, created in 2012, is meant to be more than just a single day of giving. Its intent is to encourage global generosity, and the movement has continued to gain traction worldwide year after year.
BETTER BUSINESS: 4 Reasons to invest in cybersecurity insurance
While billion-dollar corporations and their very public battles with issues such as ransomware attacks typically garner most of the headlines, small businesses are far from immune to cybersecurity troubles. In fact, they’re just as susceptible as their larger counterparts.
TAX MAN: Tax workers’ “Get Out of Jail Free” card
You might not know this, but our tax workers enjoy all kinds of special privileges.
Anahola Granola is 35 years young
HANAPEPE — Becky Burns of Anahola Granola was thrilled when John Pia invited her to have the company’s 35th-anniversary celebration at the Anahola Taro Patch.
Braddah Dave’s Taro Burger to hit Times, Big Save markets
HANALEI — “The taro must get out.” That is Braddah Dave’s Taro Burger owner David McEntee’s motto, and it’s helped him get through some challenging times.
TAX MAN: NOT the end of Gut-n-Replace
On Nov. 4, the Supreme Court of Hawai‘i released its decision in League of Women Voters v. State. That decision involved a bill enacted by the 2018 Legislature that went through some different incarnations before finally becoming law.
BETTER BUSINESS: 5 Steps to take when purchasing a car online
Online car sales are taking the U.S. by storm. Nationally, nearly 30% of new car sales last year were completed online. Before the pandemic, less than 2% of vehicles were purchased digitally.
KGEFCU shortens name to Kaua‘i Federal Credit Union
LIHU‘E — Beginning Monday, the Kaua‘i Government Employees Federal Credit Union will simply be known as the Kaua‘i Federal Credit Union.
A&B sells Kukui‘ula residential project
LIHU‘E — Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., has sold its residential development at Kukui‘ula, according to a Friday announcement.
Kaua‘i ditching foam boxes, prepping for new law
LIHU‘E — Island eateries will no longer serve food in polystyrene containers beginning Jan. 1, when a county ordinance passed in 2020 finally takes effect.
Kiawe Roots plants down in Lawai
LAWAI — The family-owned and -operated Kiawe Roots is back open for takeout with a new Lawai location, after closing its Kukui‘ula location in December.
County announces Kaua‘i Made fair schedule
WAIPOULI — Chris Boussard of Clay In Mind said there won’t be the traditional Handworks craft fair this year that falls on the Saturday following Thanksgiving at the Elsie Wilcox Elementary School cafeteria.
Kaua‘i coffee growers pick to produce the perfect cup
Coffee harvest is in full swing across Kaua‘i, and operations on the island’s two most-visible orchards look worlds apart.
TAX MAN: Hike traffic fines for profit
The Honolulu City Council wants to raise money for the Honolulu Police Department by adding a surcharge to traffic fines. As KHON2 reports, they say that the money can and should be used to recruit, retain, and equip police officers. It’s definitely a creative idea to raise additional revenue without hiking the property tax.