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Honolulu Donates Buses to Big Island
The City & County of Honolulu donated seven buses from Honolulu’s TheBus fleet to Hawa‘i County’s Hele-On bus fleet on Thursday, June 29, 2017.
Subs, Part-Time Teacher Not Entitled to $56M in Back Wages
Hawai‘i Supreme Court: Certain substitute and part-time teachers who had worked for the state between 2000 and 2012 are not entitled to back wages or interest.
Free Consulting for Hawai‘i-Based Manufacturers
The High Technology Development Corporation invites Hawai‘i-based manufacturing companies to take advantage of its new, free consulting through INNOVATE Hawaii.
Native Hawaiian Healthcare Programs Receive Over $10M
The programs support ongoing wellness and preventive health services for Native Hawaiians across the state.
Hawai‘i Libraries to Close on July 4
In observance of the Independence Day 2017 Holiday, all public libraries and library support offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4.
Pāhoa Redemption Center to Close Until Further Notice
The Pāhoa HI-5 Certified Redemption Center located at the Pāhoa Recycling & Transfer Station will close effective July 1, 2017, until further notice.
Kealakekua Library Open 10 More Hours Plus Thursdays
Kealakekua Public Library has added 10 more hours to its public service schedule and will now be open on Thursdays.
UH Receives Presigious Research Accreditation
UH is now recognized as a top research institution that follows rigorous standards for ethics, quality and protections while conducting human research.
Stock Up for Beach Fun at Kona Town Market Night
The public is invited to visit Hospice of Kona’s Memory Lane Thrift Store booth at Kona Town Night Market on Saturday, July 1, at Brewery Block in Kona.
UH Disaster Preparedness Center to Receive $5M
The National Disaster Preparedness Training Center at UH Mānoa will receive a $5 million grant to fund its ongoing disaster preparedness programs.
Vehicle Reg/Driver’s License Computer System Down
The Hawai’i County Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division is unable to process vehicle registrations and driver’s licenses due to a computer breakdown.
Hawaiian ‘Ukulele and Guitar to Open in Hilo
Hawaiian ‘Ukulele and Guitar will open a new location in Hilo in July 2017, kicking off with a reception on Tuesday, July 4.
Teach for America Expands Advisory Board
Teach For America–Hawai‘i has added two Hawai‘i executives to its regional advisory board.
Hilo International Airport Receives FAA Award
Hilo International Airport received an award for outstanding and continued safety and compliance performance from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Annual Fueling Dreams Drives Support for Special Olympics
Drivers can make a donation to Special Olympics Hawai’i at any one of 45 participating Hele, 76 and Tesoro locations statewide starting Wednesday, July 5.
First Physicians to Graduate from Local Residency Program
The three graduates of the Hawai‘i Island Family Medicine Residency Program will practice medicine in Hawai‘i.
HCC Pālamanui Campus Receives Top LEED Rating for Sustainable Design
The West Hawai‘i campus has earned a platinum LEED rating from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Renewable Energy Storage System to be Installed at NELHA
The vanadium-based system will support electrical grid stability and provide storage for renewable energy sources.
HCFCU Awards $20,000 in Scholarships
Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union has announced the names of the eight Hawai‘i Island recipients of its 2017 College Scholarships, which total $20,000.
Lālāmilo Windfarm Project Earns National Climate Protection Award
Hawai’i County has won a national climate protection award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors for the Department of Water Supply’s Lālāmilo Windfarm project.
