News from March 2019


Hawaii ranks 4th highest for state-imposed gas taxes

Hawaii finished fourth in a ranking of the taxes and fees that states place on gasoline, according to the Washington-based Tax Foundation.

Analysis: zip code 96740 in Kailua Kona has 807th highest home vacancy rate among U.S. zip codes.

The number of vacant homes in the zip code 96740 zip code area was 883 in the third quarter of 2018, a 23-unit decrease over what it was a year ago, according to real estate numbers reported by ATTOM Data Solutions.

Analysis: Hawaii ranks 2nd least reliant on federal aid

Hawaii finished 49th in a study by the Tax Foundation examining which states rely most on federal aid funding as a percentage of their general-fund revenue.

CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU: Athletics Gala Raises Funds for Student-Athletes

Chaminade University’s 11th Annual Intercollegiate Athletics Gala, held on March 14 at the Ala Moana Hotel, raised $167,000 to support the school’s 10 sports programs and 140 student-athletes that compete in the NCAA Division II and Pacific West Conference.


Analysis: Which college football program grossed the most in the U.S.

University of Hawaii at Manoa tops the list of highest grossing college football programs nationwide in 2016

KONA-KOHALA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:County Heads Provide Operations Updates, Address Chamber’s Key Three Priorities

The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Hawai‘i County leadership to a packed house at the Courtyard Marriott King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel for the annual Mayoral Focus Luncheon.


Analysis: Hawaii ranks 14th best in corporate tax study

Hawaii finished 14th in a study by the Tax Foundation examining which states have the most business-friendly corporate income tax structures.

Analysis: Which college football program grossed the most in Hawaii

University of Hawaii at Manoa tops the list of highest grossing college football programs in Hawaii in 2016



Analysis: Hawaii ranks 4th worst in state income tax study

Hawaii finished 47th in a new study by the Tax Foundation ranking which states have the most business-friendly income tax structures.

Analysis: Brigham Young University-Hawaii ranked most selective of Hawaii schools

Brigham Young University-Hawaii was ranked the most exclusive school in Hawaii, according to a new study by the website 24/7 Wall St. that examines acceptance rates and characteristics of university students nationwide.

Schools in the U.S. with the most football players

Here are the most popular states for college football

Analysis: A Hawaii medical center ranked among top U.S. hospitals

A Hawaii medical center was listed among the top facilities in the nation in a study of patient care by Healthgrades.com, a company that aims to help hospitals maintain customer loyalty and provide objective health information to patients.

Analysis: Hawaii ranks 24th best in sales tax study

Hawaii finished 24th in a study by the Tax Foundation examining which states have the most business-friendly sales tax structures.

Analysis: Hawaii has 6th highest average credit card debt

Hawaii finished sixth in a study by the website 24/7 Wall St. examining average credit card debt among residents of the 50 states.

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA: Moon/Mars crew exits HI-SEAS habitat

A two-week mission to perform scientific experiments and test technological instruments needed for the future exploration of the Moon or Mars was successfully completed

KONA-KOHALA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Board Candidate Nominations

The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce Nominating Committee is receiving names to be considered as candiates for the Board of Directors for the July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2021 term.