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Study: Hawai‘i Has Smaller Homes, Lowest CO2 Emissions in US
The latest study by PropertyShark revealed that Hawai‘i topped the chart as the state with the lowest CO2 emissions per home.
HELCO Supports Ku‘ikahi School Mediation Program
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center received a $1,500 grant from Hawai‘i Electric Light Company to support its East Hawai‘i Peer Mediation Elementary School Program.
DOH Approves Med Marijuana Growing Centers
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has approved production centers for medical marijuana licensees on Kaua‘i and O‘ahu.
Security Changes Planned for Daniel K. Inouye Airport
The Department of Transportation has notified the Department of Public Safety of its intention to terminate the agreement between the departments at HNL airport.
Four Beneficiaries Receive $17.5K from Big Island Chocolate Festival
The Big Island Chocolate Festival as an annual two-day event supporting the cacao industry on Hawai‘i Island.
The Food Basket Receives $500K USDA Grant
Grant funds will support healthy food access for low income Hawai`i Island residents.
American Savings Bank Promotes Dani Aiu to Executive VP
Aiu is responsible for leading ASB’s statewide branch network of 500 teammates on five islands throughout the state.
The Kohala Center Announces New President and CEO
Cheryl Ka‘uhane Lupenui will be the new president and CEO of The Kohala Center, effective July 3, 2017.
Hawai‘i Island May Unemployment Rate 3.3%
The unemployment rate for Hawai‘i Island in May, 2017, was 3.3%, slightly higher than the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 2.7%.
Island Air/H.I.S. Offer Flight/Hotel Packages
A new partnership between Island Air and H.I.S. offers customers flight and hotel packages starting at $99 per person.
New Counselor/Coach Joins Hawai’i HomeOwnership Center
Counselor and Coach MichaelMcCray has joined the Hawai’i HomeOwnership Center.
Hawaiian Airlines Recruiting at Kona International Airport
Hawaiian Airlines is seeking candidates who speak Japanese or English for customer and ramp service contract positions at Kona International Airport.
Danielle Bass Named New State Sustainability Coordinator
Danielle M. M. Bass has been named the new state sustainability coordinator by the Office of Planning.
PISCES and DLIR Partner for Summer Internship Program
The program has hired five university students to work on aerospace development projects with PISCES.
Big Island Libraries to Observe Kamehameha Day
The Hawai‘i State Public Library System and all of its library branches will observe the Kamehameha Day 2017 holiday.
Free Estate Planning Seminar Offered in Honoka‘a
“Estate Planning 101” will be held on Saturday, June 10, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the North Hawaii Education and Research Center in Honoka‘a.
Attorneys General Denounce Anti-Consumer Legislation
Attorney Gen. Doug Chin and Office of Consumer Protection Executive Director Steve Levins joined 20 attorneys general urging House leadership to reject HR 10.
DBEDT Promoting Hawai‘i Companies at 2017 BIO International Convention
Hawai‘i leading life science companies and research organizations will be showcased at the 2017 BIO International Convention.
HECO Continues EV Fast Charger Program
The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission approved the companies’ request to extend two EV pilot charging rates for five more years.
Kealakehe Mulch Public Pick-Up Area Closed June 10
The Kealakehe (Kailua-Kona) Mulch Public Pick-up Area will be closed on Saturday, June 10.
