Big Island Developers File for Bankruptcy. Waikoloa Plaza Isn't Closing.
Meridian Pacific Ltd., the developer behind Waikoloa Plaza and several other Big Island projects, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection through a group of affiliated development companies.
Southwest Adds More California-Hawaii Flights
Getting to Hawaiʻi is about to become a little easier for West Coast travelers.
LA-Based Royal Business Bank Climbs Hawaiʻi Banking Ranks in Less Than Five Years
Unlike many traditional retail banks, Royal Business Bank focuses heavily on commercial lending, business banking, and serving small and midsize businesses, particularly within Asian American communities. That niche strategy has helped it grow deposits and loans quickly without needing dozens of branch locations.
IKEA Now Ships Small Items Directly to Hawaiʻi
IKEA has expanded its small-item shipping service to include Hawaiʻi, allowing customers to order eligible products online and have them delivered directly to their home addresses. Until now, many shoppers relied on freight forwarders or mainland shipping services to access IKEA products.