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Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement Now Offers Low Income Home Loans
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) received certification authorizing it to package home loans under the USDA 502 loan program.
HTFG Honors Locally Grown Fruit Supporters
Awards were given during the association’s 27th Hawai‘i International Fruit Conference
Foundation Donates Over $2M to Hawai‘i Island Adult Care Project
The new building will feature open spaces for art/craft activities and physical fitness for elders along with quiet indoor spaces for reading and relaxing.
Big Island Boys & Girls Clubs Receive $250,638 Grant
Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island was one of three statewide recipients of Office of Hawaiian Affair’s education grants.
Big Island Marine Agronomy Business to Receive Clean Energy Research Funding
Kampachi Farms in Kaiua-Kona will receive $500,000 to harness the power of seaweed as a potential energy source.
Community Volunteers Needed to Provide Tax Help
The IRS and its partners are looking for volunteers that are interested in taking a little time to learn about taxes and then helping others by preparing federal income tax returns for free.
Lions Club Announces Food Drive Locations
In partnership with the Hawai‘i Foodbank, Lions and youth Leo Club volunteers will host foods drives in select locations across Hawai‘i Island.
Preschool Open Doors Tuition Assistance Deadline, Oct. 31
With the assistance of $11.6 million in subsidies in the 2017 to 2018 POD year, the program can help eligible families pay for preschool
Rays on the Bay Reopens After ‘Ray-novation’
Recently completing a $400,000 renovation, Rays on the Bay is now open for diners to indulge in island-inspired coastal cuisine while taking in Pacific views.
Hawai‘i Entrepreneurs Compete for Top Business Plan
The HIplan business plan competition attracts Hawai‘i entrepreneurs hoping to win $25,000 in seed money.
Ask the Expert: Can I Qualify for a Mortgage After Declaring Bankruptcy?
While you’ll have hard work ahead, there are things you can do in order to make your dream of home ownership a possibility
KS College Scholarship Recruitment Begins Oct. 2
Kamehameha Schools is currently recruiting students for its College Scholarship programs for the 2018-2019 school year
Hawai‘i County Mass Transit Meetings Scheduled for October
The County of Hawai‘i Mass Transit Agency will hold island-wide Transit Master Plan Community Informational Meetings in October 2017.
Donkey Mill Art Center Recruiting Executive Director
The Donkey Mill Art Center is seeking a qualified Executive Director to lead the organization’s strong team into a future of sustainable growth.
KBIG, HPM to Host Breast Days Ever
KBIG Breast Days Ever will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at HPM in Kona on Saturday, Oct. 7, and at HPM in Hilo on Saturday Oct. 14.
Kona Hospital’s Oncology Director Receives Leadership Award
Sanoe Ka‘uhane is the recipient of the Healthcare Association of Hawai‘i’s 2017 Leadership Award.
Hawai‘i August Visitor Spending Grew 6.1%
Visitors to the Hawaiian Islands spent a total of $1.39 billion in Aug. 2017, an increase of 6.1% compared to Aug. 2016, according to preliminary statistics released by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA).
Hawai‘i Tourism Earns National Awards
HTUSA won numerous accolades for its work with travel agents and its successful #LetHawaiiHappen campaign.
IRS Offers Relief to Hawai‘i’s Drought-Stricken Farmers
The one-year extension gives eligible farmers and ranchers until the end of the tax year after the first drought-free year to replace the sold livestock.
Pacific Media Group Donates AM Stations to Church
Pacific Media Group has donated two separate Hawai‘i Island AM radio stations to a local nonprofit religious organization, King’s Cathedral & Chapels.
