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Big Island Receives $1M to Urge SNAP Participants to Buy Healthy Food
Big Island programs will receive $1 million in USDA grant funding to support the purchasing of fruits and vegetables by SNAP participants.
Hospital Offers Enhanced TV Service for Patients
Patients at North Hawai‘i Community Hospital will now have access to flat-screen, high-definition televisions in their rooms thanks to the generosity of a donor.
Hawai‘i Forest Institute Receives $172,262 for Native Dryland Support
OHA awarded Hawai‘i Forest Institute $172,262 over two years to tend, honor and grow a place of peace and safety for the native dryland lama forest of Kaʻūpūlehu.
Carbon Offset Credit Sales to Support Mauna Kea Restoration
A first-of-its-kind initiative in Hawai‘i to use carbon offset credits for reforestation and recovery of Hawai‘i Island pasture land is moving forward…
UH Receives Over $1 Million to Support Women in STEM
The grant will support a project addressing women and minorities at seven local community colleges.
HTFG Annual Conference Returns Sept. 22 to 29
The annual event is geared for farmers, educators, orchard managers and supporters of sustainable agriculture.
Health & Human Services Job Fair at State Capitol Aug. 11
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health and Department of Human Services will co-host a job fair on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the State Capital.
Scholarship Available for Women Pursuing STEM Degrees
Women pursuing undergraduate STEM degrees are eligible to apply for a $500 scholarship from Study.com.
Ask the Expert: Are Single Women Buying Homes Faster than Single Men?
Approximately 17% of homebuyers in the US last year were single women, which is a higher percentage than the 7% of single men who invested in a home.
Kona-Tokyo Trip Winner: ‘This Came As a Huge Delight for My Whole Family’
The giveaway was sponsored by Hawaiian Airlines and the Island of Hawaiʻi Visitors Bureau, in partnership with Pacific Media Group.
Habitat for Humanity Hawai’i Island Marks One-Month Anniversary
July 1 marked the first day of Habitat for Humanity Hawai‘i Island, following a merge between Habitat for Humanity West Hawai‘i and Hale Aloha O Hilo Habitat for Humanity.
Hawai‘i Forest & Trail to Help Raise Funds for Habitat Blitz Build
Habitat for Humanity Hawai’i Island and Hawaii Forest & Trail are joining forces to raise money for the upcoming Blitz Build, and encourage volunteering for the community project.
Caped Helpers Aid Shoppers With Back-to-School Needs
Yellow-caped associates are ready to assist back-to-school customers, helping them find the shortest checkout lines and assisting with school supply lists.
HIplan Launch Highlights Benefits & Challenges of Entrepreneurship
The HIplan business plan competition aims to create an entrepreneurial ecosystem on Hawai‘i Island and offers $25,000 and more to the winner.
Habitat for Humanity’s Blitz Build Continues Giveaway Series
Sign-up between July 31 and Aug. 6 and be entered into a draw to win a ticket to August Paint & Sip!
New Local Dentistry Group Acquires Hilo Practice
Premier Dental Group has acquired a dental practice in Hilo led by Dr. Alan Fujimoto.
Hawai‘i Macadamia Nuts Declared ‘Heart Healthy’ by FDA
Certain Hawai‘i macadamia nut products can now display an FDA health endorsement on their labels.
Kaluhiwa Named Senior Director of KS Statewide Operations
Kaluhiwa will develop and lead Kamehameha Schools’ Community Engagement and Resources Group.
Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce Updates Workforce Needs Assessment
KKCC has released its updated Workforce Needs report that adds new data highlighting educational and training needs for a work-ready workforce…
Hawaiian to Begin Direct Kona-LA Flights in 2018
Hawaiian Airlines will expand its West Coast presence with the arrival of an A321neo fleet by adding three new nonstop daily routes early next year.
