March 20, 2008
Oils of Aloha names new president
Waialua-based Oils of Aloha has promoted Matthew Papania to president.

Papania joined Oils of Aloha as production manager in 1991. As president, he will oversee the day-to-day operations, facilities and human resources. Papania also serves on the company's executive team.
Pacific Business News

March 12, 2008
Kahuku Hospital in better health
No day goes by without someone in Kahuku Hospital's emergency room saying how glad they are that the hospital is there, said Sheila Toluta'u, a registered nurse there.
Honolulu Star Bulletin

March 9, 2008
EIS exemption bill moves on
A controversial proposal to exempt certain development projects that cross state or county right-of-ways from environmental assessments has passed the critical halfway point this session.

The Chamber of Commerce of Hawai'i, among the primary proponents of the bill, said current interpretation of the state environmental review law makes relatively minor projects subject to costly and time-consuming environmental assessments because the project uses a state or county road right-of-way.
Honolulu Advertiser

March 2, 2008
Ag-tourism beginning to bloom in Hawaii
The blend of agriculture and tourism into a niche known as "ag-tourism" is becoming an increasingly lucrative business for the state's visitor industry, a new report shows.
Honolulu Advertiser

March 1, 2008
Turtle Bay exec says buyout idea hurting
The general manager of the Turtle Bay Resort said a proposal by the state to purchase the North Shore resort has already "severely impacted" business and has placed the "primary economic engine on the North Shore in a potentially perilous position."
Honolulu Advertiser