PR Newswire: Hawaii

Hawaiian Electric seeks to speed up development of low-cost renewable energy for Oahu

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:15:00 EDT

HONOLULU, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- To accelerate the development of renewable energy resources, Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO), subsidiary of Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (NYSE: HE), has asked the Public Utilities Commission for permission to negotiate with...

Castle Resorts & Hotels' Properties Recognized as Top Hospitality Resorts by TripAdvisor

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:47:00 EDT

HONOLULU, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Castle Resorts & Hotels, a full-service, international hotel management company based in Hawaii, is honored to have nine of its properties recognized and awarded the 2013 Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor, the largest travel website...

USW Campaign Helps to Save Hawaii Refinery

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:46:00 EDT

PITTSBURGH, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers (USW) Union applauded the sale of Tesoro's Kapolei, Hawaii, refinery, logistics and retail system to Par Petroleum Corporation. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080131/DC12982LOGO) "This is wonderful...

Hula Girl Kona Coffee In Outer Space

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:00:00 EDT

KONA Hawaii, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- You can buy a box of twelve Hula Girl Coffee freeze dried sachets for $8 plus shipping, so as to impress all of your friends by saying, "I only drink coffee that's also consumed in outer space." (Photo:...

Queen Emma Land Company and Taubman Centers Announce Saks Fifth Avenue to Anchor the Revitalized International Market Place

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:00:00 EDT

HONOLULU, June 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Queen Emma Land Company, Taubman Centers, Inc. (NYSE: TCO) and CoastWood Capital Group, LLC, are pleased to announce the commitment of retailer Saks Fifth Avenue to be the anchor store at the International Market Place as part of the planned...

Hawaii Home Health Medicare Margins on Steep Decline

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:20:00 EDT

HONOLULU, June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- By 2017, Hawaii is facing Medicare Home Healthcare payment at least 11.7% below cost, and up to 27.8% below cost if proposed rebasing takes effect. Even without rebasing, Hawaii will be one of 10 states where Medicare Home Healthcare...

Craig Clissold Retires After A 30-Year Career with the Honolulu Police Department

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:07:00 EDT

HONOLULU, June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Craig Clissold began his career with the Honolulu Police Department 30 years ago. After his initial employment, Craig Clissold realized that he was truly passionate about the career path he had chosen. Craig Clissold attended Honolulu...

Kona Brewing Company's 'Taste of Summer' Wailua Ale Makes Triumphant Return to Shelves with Streamlined Look

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:45:00 EDT

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii, June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Now in its sixth year on the mainland, Wailua Ale, Kona Brewing Company's Aloha Series beer brewed with passion fruit, returns to shelves with the same great recipe, a new look, and a slightly shortened name. Wailua Ale will be available...

PayPal Chooses Gravity Payments To Enable PayPal Card Acceptance In Hawaii

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:17:00 EDT

SEATTLE, June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Gravity Payments, the largest credit card processor in Washington State, accepts PayPal's proposed partnership enabling PayPal card acceptance at all of Gravity Payments' over 10,000 participating merchant locations. This partnership provides PayPal...

Sequestration Will Have Little Effect On Annual NGAUS Conference

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:32:00 EDT

WASHINGTON, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NGAUS and Hawaii National Guard Association officials expect sequestration to have minimal impact on the 135th NGAUS General Conference & Exhibition, Sept. 20 to 23 in Honolulu. A product of several years of local planning, the...

Yoga Icon Wai Lana Releases New Fun Songs Cartoons DVD for Kids

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:40:00 EDT

KAILUA, Hawaii, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Known around the world for her vibrant, inspiring and fun yoga DVDs and CDs, Wai Lana has just released a brand new musical cartoon DVD for kids. Wai Lana's Fun Songs Cartoons takes children on an animated adventure that features...

Honolulu Revealed As Highest-Priced U.S. City This Summer, While Las Vegas Offers Significant Savings

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 06:00:00 EDT

NEWTON, Mass., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site*, today unveiled TripIndex Cities 2013, the third annual cost comparison of an evening out and overnight stay for two people in popular cities around the world. To view the multimedia...

Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. to Acquire Grace Pacific Corporation

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:45:00 EDT

HONOLULU, June 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (NYSE:ALEX) ("A&B" or "Company") and Grace Pacific Corporation ("Grace") today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement for A&B to acquire the privately held Grace for a...

ETS Developing National Pre-Service Assessment for Teacher Candidates

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:54:00 EDT

PRINCETON, N.J., June 6, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To aid states in assessing the instructional capability of its teacher candidates prior to receiving a license, Educational Testing Service (ETS) is developing a performance-based assessment designed to identify candidates'...

Mauna Kea Realty, Exclusive Real Estate Brokerage Company For The Mauna Kea Resort, Now Under New Management

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:09:00 EDT

KOHALA COAST, Hawaii, June 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Mauna Kea Resort is pleased to announce that Mauna Kea Realty, the Resort's exclusive real estate brokerage company, is now under the management of Bob Chancer and Steve Hurwitz. Bob and Steve, co-founders of C and H Properties,...

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Taps Kokua Hospitality, LLC To Continue Managing The Successful Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach Hotel

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:03:00 EDT

CHICAGO, June 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. has engaged Kokua Hospitality, LLC to continue its management of the highly successful Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach hotel after purchasing the property from Chartres Lodging Group, LLC. Host Hotels &...

Hawaiian Airlines Reports May Traffic Statistics

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 08:00:00 EDT

HONOLULU, June 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaiian Airlines, Inc., a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA), today announced its system-wide traffic statistics for the month of May and the year to date. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20040827/LAF044LOGO)...

National Technical Systems Wins Contract from the University of Hawai'i's Hawaii Space Flight Laboratory To Build, Integrate and Test Space Satellite and Rocket Launching System

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 06:00:00 EDT

CALABASAS, Calif. and Albuquerque, N.M., June 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- National Technical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTSC) (NTS), a leading provider of testing and engineering services, announced today that it has signed a contract with Hawaii Space Flight Laboratory (HSFL) to design,...

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES REVISES 2013 EARNINGS GUIDANCE BASED ON MECO 2012 TEST YEAR FINAL DECISION AND ORDER; PUC APPROVES ANNUAL DECOUPLING FILINGS

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 03:40:00 EDT

HONOLULU, June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (NYSE: HE) (HEI) today announced that as a result of the Maui Electric Company, Limited (MECO) 2012 test year final rate case decision and order (D&O) issued by the Public Utilities Commission of the State...

Alaska Airlines Introduces Student-Designed 'Spirit of the Islands' Aircraft

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 21:58:00 EDT

HONOLULU, June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A specially painted Alaska Airlines jet adorned with a Honolulu high school student's winning design honoring the culture of the Aloha State touched down today in Honolulu before a crowd of students, educators and travelers. The unique paint...