BBB: Tips to shop safe this holiday season
It probably comes as no surprise that consumers see a surge in sales and too good to be true deals during the holidays, however, the Better Business Bureau urges consumers to watch out for scammers who wish to take advantage of the shopping frenzy this time of year. Experts believe consumers may pay more attention to killer deals this year as we enter a new season of economic uncertainty.
Grand Hyatt Kauai, Kukui‘ula announce new managerial staff, services
PO‘IPU — Two of Po‘ipu’s resorts have taken on new managerial staff, as both establishments plan to add new amenities for members.
Kaua‘i’s credit unions step up to help food bank
NAWILIWILI — The Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank, including its staff and board members, celebrated in the Thanks of Giving on Wednesday.
Sheraton treats kupuna to lunch
Chuck Brady of the Sheraton Kaua‘i Resort said Monday that he never realized how many of the more than 200 people he knew.
McDonald’s blessed in ‘Ele‘ele
Kumu Hula Troy Hinano Lazaro of Ka Pa Hula o Hinano halau said everyone has their favorite, on Saturday during the blessing and ribbon cutting of the McDonald’s restaurant in the ‘Ele‘ele Shopping Center.
Kaua‘i Beach Resort helps for the holidays
Debi Yanagihara of the Kaua‘i Beach Resort was trying to coordinate delivery of the collection of food and toys by resort employees and, yes, even the guests.
TAX MAN: What it takes to spend $600M on housing in three years
As we have written about before, last year’s Legislature approved $600 million to our Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) to reduce the monstrous waiting list of Hawaiians waiting for homestead lands. The catch, however, is that DHHL needs to spend the money, or enter into a contract to spend it, by June 30, 2025. Otherwise, the money goes back to the general fund.
BBB: Providing outstanding service during the holidays
Whether you are a brick-and-mortar retailer or an online business, the holiday season is sure to bring a flurry of activity to your doorstep. This may be especially true this year, as experts like the National Retail Federation forecast a healthy growth in retail sales during the holidays, even with shoppers concerned about inflation and economic uncertainty.
Hawai‘iUSA associates ‘Pay It Forward’
LIHU‘E — Associates with the Hawai‘iUSA Federal Credit Union combined their assets to provide a $500 donation to the Kaua‘i Humane Society on Thursday morning.
Rainbeau Jo’s in permanent space
LIHUE — When Carol and David Kuraoka saw the lights, they had to park and come see at the intersection of Rice and Umi streets in Lihu‘e.
Credit union, others collect cash, gifts in return of Laulima program
Terri Kaniho of Gather Federal Credit Union said it has been such a long time since the credit union participated in the KHON2 Laulima event.
TAX MAN: New administration has tax priorities
In a recent interview with Hawaii News Now, Governor-elect Josh Green outlined the top priorities he has for his first 100 days in office, presumably including the start of this year’s legislative session.
Spectrum Kaua‘i holds title for most donations; hoping to repeat
LIHU‘E — The Spectrum team on Kaua‘i turned over 968 pounds of food on Wednesday to the Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i.
Halau Ka Lei Mokihana hosts pop-up through Sunday afternoon
LIHU‘E — A morning concert with coffee, featuring Robert Cazimero and Kuana Torres Kahele, is a nice way to greet Saturday morning.
Kaua‘i resorts helping with holiday hunger
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i’s hotel industry is stepping up to help the food banks with its efforts to battle holiday hunger, or the traditional increase in food demand during the holiday season.
TAX MAN: Want to fight corruption? Follow the money
In a recent op-ed in Civil Beat, Robert Harris, who recently became the executive director of the Hawaii State Ethics Commission, mused about his role in the grand scheme of things. His first reaction was to describe his job as just enforcing the State Ethics Code and the Lobbying Law, but then saw a broader role for his agency as helping to restore public trust in government.
New business blooms in time for the holidays
LIHU‘E — When doors to the Gwendolyn Scout Design Flower Boutique opened on Thursday, the aroma and fragrance was definitely flower shop despite the French Polynesian influenced appearance.
CAK installs new leadership, gives special awards
LIHU‘E — The Contractors Association of Kaua‘i hosted its 65th annual meeting on Thursday where the 2023 slate of officers, the directors, and special award presentations were made at Royal Sonesta Kaua‘i Resort Lihu‘e.
Pop-Up brightens Lights on Rice parade
LIHU‘E — Tisha Ruiz of the Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i said everything was last-minute on Friday while she got help from Michelle Panoke and Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i board member Sonia Topenio at the parking lot behind the Kaua‘i Museum.
Visitors fuel economic comeback; spending surges
LIHU‘E — An economic malaise brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic appears to have found its elixir in tourists and their spending power.