Nearly 40 vendors at Holly Jolly Holiday Fair
KAPA‘A — Emilia Knudsen was one of the nearly 40 vendors participating at the Kaua‘i Made Holly Jolly Holiday Fair on Saturday at Sheraton Kaua‘i Coconut Beach.
Matson shares for the holidays
NAWILIWILI — The Child and Family Service Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program coordinator Maria Andrews said on Monday the huge amount of food and $1,000 contribution by the Matson Navigation Company is greatly appreciated by Nana’s House in Waimea and the Hale Ho‘omalu house in Kapa‘a.
TAX MAN: Population: Hawai‘i losing people by the thousands
This week, we get to look at Census numbers, distilled and brought to us by Pacific Business News, that tell us whether we gained or lost people during 2021-2022.
Contractors Association of Kaua‘i installs new officers
LIHU‘E — The Contractors Association of Kaua‘i (CAK) announced its new slate of officers through the installation of the new leadership during the CAK 66th annual meeting that was held under inclement weather at Puakea Golf Course on Thursday.
Big Brothers Big Sisters program takes 20 Littles shopping at Macy’s store
LIHU‘E — The Macy’s store at Kukui Grove Center had the privilege of hosting Big Brother Big Sisters and their mentor Bigs to breakfast and a shopping spree, said Melissa McFerrin Warrack, the special events coordinator at Kukui Grove Center.
Hawaiian Telcom boosts Kaua‘i United Way campaign
LIHU‘E — Hawaiian Telcom President and General Manager Su Shin and Hawaiian Telcom-Kaua‘i employees added to the excitement of the Lights on Rice holiday parade with a large donation to Kauai United Way on Friday.
Grand lighting ceremony at Royal Sonesta on Saturday
NAWILIWILI — The Royal Sonesta Kaua‘i Resort is inviting everyone to the Grand Lighting Celebration of Ka Mala O Kalapaki on Saturday starting at 6 p.m.
TAX MAN: Wholesaling: What you don’t know about the rate
Every so often, we at the Foundation are asked about Hawaii tax laws. A couple of recent inquiries focused on when the “Wholesale Rate” in the Hawaii General Excise Tax (GET) kicks in.
Kokua for Maui joins Small Business Saturday
LIHU‘E — The Kukui Grove Center, the largest shopping center on Kaua‘i, and its Small Business Saturday campaign welcomes the County of Kaua‘i and its Kaua‘i Made program and Kokua for Maui-Shop and Show Aloha on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
What comes after the turkey at Kukui Grove?
LIHU‘E — Most of the stores at the Kukui Grove Center have the option of spending Thanksgiving with their families. said Melissa McFerrin Warrack, the special events coordinator at Kukui Grove.
Kaua‘i hotel room rates climb in September
LIHU‘E — Hotels on the island of Kaua‘i put up solid numbers in the final month of summer, as the lodging establishments wrapped up a strong three-month period.
KEDB helps freshmen look ahead
LIHU‘E — About 250 freshmen students at Kaua‘i High School had an enlightening time on Monday during the third Career Exploration Fair presented by the Kaua‘i Economic Development Board (KEDB) with support from several sponsors.
Koloa School fundraiser launches on Black Friday
PO‘IPU — The launch of the Koloa Elementary School Holiday Bags fundraiser is just a part of the Black Friday deals and special promotions that will take place at The Shops at Kukui‘ula from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 24, commonly known as Black Friday.
Royal Sonesta, pink food help kick off 2024 Relay for Life
NAWILIWILI — Pink food, including dessert, generated the $4,933.60 contribution made on Tuesday to the American Cancer Society by the Royal Sonesta Kaua‘i Resort executive team.
Jobless rate plunges to 2.4 percent on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — A robust labor market matched its pre-pandemic jobless rate for the month of September, in part to steady hiring across a number of sectors and fewer people engaged with the workforce.
TAX MAN: Owning property in a Hawai‘i burn zone
These days, there is much talk in the news about rebuilding the burn zone that was once Lahaina. Can the former capital of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i be restored to its former 1800’s glory?
Lihu‘e Airport traffic holds up in October
LIHU‘E — The number of people getting off domestic passenger flights at Lihu‘e Airport topped 62,000 in October, which was slightly higher than pre-pandemic October 2019.
Leong ‘ohana coming to Po‘ipu
PO‘IPU — Alexander & Baldwin announced that the grand opening of Leong’s Market and Grill at The Shops at Kukui‘ula will be on Nov. 15.
Visitor spending crosses $2B mark on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — Visitor spending crossed the $2 billion mark on the island of Kaua‘i, marking the earliest period of time that level of spending has been achieved.
Tourists spend big in September on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — Tourists continued to spend huge sums of money on the island of Kaua‘i this year, as visitor spending eclipsed the $200 million mark for the ninth straight month in September.