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Bank of Hawai‘i Promotes James C. Polk to President; Appoints Matthew K.M. Emerson Chief Retail Banking Officer
HONOLULU--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 19, 2024-- Today, Bank of Hawai‘i Chairman and CEO Peter S. Ho announced that Vice Chair and Chief Banking Officer James C. Polk has been promoted to President of Bank of Hawai‘i Corporation and its primary operating subsidiary Bank of Hawai‘i (together, the “Company”), and Vice Chair Matthew K.M. Emerson has been appointed Chief Retail Banking Officer. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240718875567/en/ Bank of Hawai‘i Vice Chair and Chief Retail Banking Officer Matthew K.M. Emerson (Photo: Business Wire)
July 18 Officially Dubbed Carrie Underwood Day in Hawaii in Celebration of Her First Concert in the Aloha State
Since winning American Idol in 2005, Carrie Underwood has played shows across the nation and around the world. Currently, she has performed in 49 of the 50 United States. Tonight, she’ll make it 50 when she performs her first-ever show in Hawaii. To mark the occasion, officials dubbed yesterday (July 18) Carrie Underwood Day in Hawaii.
New 50-Year Lease Guarantees Continued Operation Of Hawaii’s Dillingham Airfield
Hawaii’s Kawaihapai Airfield, also known as Dillingham Airfield, will continue operating for the next 50 years thanks to a new lease between state officials and the U.S. Army. The long-term lease, which was introduced on July 5, ensures military training and several small aviation businesses can continue to operate...
Bloomingdale’s Ala Moana Weekend Sale
This weekend, Bloomingdale’s Ala Moana is offering a major sale event, providing shoppers with $25 off every $100 spent throughout the store, excluding clearance items. Kelly chatted with Lieu Tran, the General Manager of Bloomingdale’s Ala Moana, to learn more about this special promotion. During the interview, Lieu...
Hilo's Temporary Homeless Encampment Erected Amid Storm Drain Inspections, Assault Incident Spurs Security Concerns
Amid preparations for an inspection by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Hawaii County has established a temporary encampment in downtown Hilo to shelter the homeless population previously inhabiting storm drains. The camp, consisting of 20 tents, is located on a county-managed lot and serves as a transitory measure until the completion of a 25-bed Salvation Army shelter adjacent to the site. According to a Hoodline report, Mayor Mitch Roth described the initiative as "a critical measure to ensure the safety and well-being of our unsheltered community members."
Free, online professional development for educators statewide
Kapiʻolani Community College will host its highly anticipated professional development Summer Camp, set for August 5–8. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, the free, online-based learning experience is open to all P–20 educators statewide. There are also sessions that professionals working within education and the general public may attend.
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