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Artists 4 Animals Festival Fundraiser
The Artists 4 Animals Festival fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, July 2, from 5 to 9 p.m. in Kea‘au will include art, music, silent auction, pūpū, chocolate…
HI-5 Reporting Deadline, July 15
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health is reminding all beverage distributors in the state of reporting requirements for HI-5 beverage containers.
State Awarded Grant to Study Military’s Economic Impact
Hawai‘i has been awarded a $763,856 grant by the DoD Office of Economic Adjustment to complete a Supply Chain Map for Hawai‘i’s defense contracting community.
Kaua‘i Writers Conference Offers Discounts
The Kaua‘i Writers Conference, which will be held from Nov. 3– 6 at the Courtyard Marriott in Kapa‘a, has announced special discounts for Big Island residents.
Hawai‘i County Unemployment Rate Down Slightly
The not-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate for Hawai‘i County for May 2016 was 3.9%, down from last month’s 4% and down from last May’s 4.4%.
Ira Ono Presents ‘Business of Art’ Workshop
Volcano artist Ira Ono will offer “The Business of Art” workshop on Saturday, June 25, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Volcano Art Center in Volcano Village.
Healthy Food, Healthy Children Program Receives $28,000
The Kohala Center’s FoodCorps program received a Walmart grant to address childhood obesity and food insecurity at 12 schools on Hawai‘i Island and O‘ahu.
Hawai‘i Microloan Program Receives $500K
In Hawai‘i, Feed the Hunger Foundation received a $500,000 loan to make microloans to rural microentrepreneurs and microenterprises.
County Awards Grant to Donkey Mill Art Center
Donkey Mill Art Center has received a $5,000 grant from the County of Hawai’i through a bill introduced by Councilman Dru Kanuha.
HCC to Host Express Admissions Day, June 18
Hawai‘i Community College will host Express Admissions Day on Saturday, June 18, at the Manono campus in Hilo and the Pālamanui campus in Kona.
Circle of Life Celebrates Wainuku Wednesday
Circle of Life art studio invites the public for cocktails and pūpū on June 15, 2016, from 5 to 8 p.m., for a Wainuku Wednesday celebration.
Virgin Airlines Begins LA–Maui Flights Today
Virgin America’s nonstop daily flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kahului Airport (OGG) began today.
Hawaiian Airlines on Schedule 94.1% in April
Hawaiian Airlines completed the month of April 2016 as the US airline industry’s top-ranked carrier for on-time performance.
Classes Offer Tools for Family Caregivers
Hawaii Community Caregiver Network, an all-volunteer nonprofit based in Kona, will offer “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” classes in Kona beginning in July.
Puna HOA Offers ‘Tools for Success’ Conference
The Puna Homeowners Association will hold its free “Tools for Success” Conference at Kea‘au High School on Saturday, June 25, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Caregiver Education Classes Offered in Kona
A two-day “train the trainer” caregiver class will be held on June 16 and 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Regency at Hualalai in Kailua Kona.
Golf Tournament Fundraiser for Brantley Center
The Brantley Center, a services provider for people with disabilities, will host its 38th Annual Golf Tournament at the Big Island Country Club on July 17.
30 Students to Begin Akamai Internship Program
The Akamai Workforce Initiative, a program dedicated to advancing Hawai‘i college students into STEM, has accepted 30 students into its internship program.
Island Air Adds 22 Agents for New Kona Flights
Twenty-two employees have joined Island Air’s staff for its new daily service to Kona International Airport starting Tuesday, June 14.
Mokulele to Celebrate King Kamehameha
Mokulele Airlines will once again celebrate King Kamehameha Day by “lei-ing” the first 500 passengers who island hop on June 10 at all nine airport stations.
