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Hawai‘i Receives Over $18M for Water Infrastructure
The state Department of Health will provide low-cost loans to the counties to upgrade drinking water and wastewater facilities.
Big Island Building Modest Amid Housing Shortage
While the state has seen a surge in population growth since 2007, the number of new additions to the state’s housing stock plunged after 2008…
Public Meeting on Keauhou Aquifer System
The Department of Water Supply will hold a public informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016.
Hawaiian ‘Ukulele and Guitar to Hold Grand Opening
Hawaiian ‘Ukulele and Guitar will celebrate its Grand Opening on Saturday, Oct. 1, in the Queens’ MarketPlace Coronation Pavilion at Waikoloa Beach Resort.
IRS Contracts Private Collection Agencies
The IRS plans to begin private collection of certain overdue federal tax debts next spring and has selected four contractors to implement the new program.
Hawaiʻi Island Health Centers to Receive IT Funds
Fourteen Hawaiʻi Health Centers are receiving funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services for information technology enhancements.
Hawaii Electric Light to Conduct Aerial Line Inspections
Hawaii Electric Light Company will conduct aerial line inspections of its major overhead transmission lines from Monday to Thursday, Sept. 26 to 29, 2016.
Hawaii Electric Light Proposes Rate Hike
Hawaii Electric Light recently announced a proposal for the first base rate increase in nearly six years.
Big Island Toyota to Donate Defibrillators to Nonprofits
Hilo Medical Center Foundation’s Be a Lifesaver Hawai‘i Program announced a partnership with Big Island Toyota Hilo and Kona on Sept. 19, 2016. As part of the Be a Lifesaver Hawai‘i campaign effort, 20 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) will be donated to Hawai‘i Island nonprofit organizations by Big Island Toyota. Each recipient organization will receive free lifesaving […]
Hilo to Host Hawai‘i’s First Global AgriTourism Symposium
Industry experts from Hawai‘i, New Zealand and Japan will share their forecasts, trends and tips on how they compete on a global stage.
KBIG FM to Hold Annual Breast Walk Ever
Join the battle against breast cancer and show your support at KBIG FM’s 3rd Annual Breast Walk Ever on Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Prince Kuhio Plaza.
Experts to Speak at W. Hawai‘i Wastewater Meeting
The Office of the Governor is hosting a Wastewater Forum for the West Hawai‘i community on Thursday, Sept. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the West Hawaii Civic Center.
Island Air Expands and Promotes Leadership Team
Island Air hired and promoted three individuals this week to continue growth for the interisland airline.
Life Interrupted: Left for Dead, Hilo Man Survives and Thrives
Nicholas Iwamoto decided to take on a challenging hikes to find out if he was ready for National Guard boot camp. But he never made it home from that hike…
THINK Fund Offers STEM Grants to Big Island Schools
THINK Fund at Hawai‘i Community Foundation has funding available for STEM classroom grants through DonorsChoose.org for the 2016-17 school year.
Kapa‘au Teacher Awarded Unsung Heroes Grant
Hawai‘i Island educator Kayla Sinotte is a 2016 Voya Unsung Heroes award recipient.
Kona Historians & Kohala Conservationist to be Honored
The National Society of DAR Hawaii Loa Chapter, Ke Kowa i Hawaii, will recognize and honor members for preservation of Kona’s history and for conservation…
A-Bay’s Island Grill Opens at Kings’ Shops Waikoloa
The grill focuses on island fare while using fresh and local ingredients with a menu that combines classic and locally inspired dishes at a family-friendly price.
National Hunting & Fishing Day Celebration on O‘ahu
Hawai‘i will hold its annual celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day this weekend, Sept. 17 and18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Koko Head Shooting Complex.
‘Reconciliation of Opposites’ Topic of Talk Story Series
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center will host the Brown Bag Lunch Series “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” on Thursday, Sept. 15, from noon to 1 p.m.
