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Hawai‘i House Funds UH Athletics Meal Program
The Hawai‘i Legislature has passed a bill providing $8 million in funding to support the University of Hawaiʻi collegiate athletics program.
Chamber Networking Event Open to the Public
The public is invited to Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s networking event, AfterHours, 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Kona Coffee & Tea.
Hawaiian Airlines to Seek New Fukuoka-Honolulu Service
Hawaiian Airlines reports it intends to provide new non-stop service between Fukuoka, Japan and Honolulu starting as soon as November 2019.
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Restaurants Compete for Title of Best Mocktail
DTRIC Insurance, and the Hawai‘i Restaurant Association (HRA) have partnered again to find Hawai‘i’s Best Mocktail.
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Food Producers, Ag Orgs Invited to Sell/Exhibit at Hawaiian Range Fest
Local food producers are invited to sell their products and ag-themed organizations can present educational exhibits at the Taste of the Hawaiian Range Agricultural Festival.
McDonald’s Offering Free Coffee for Educators, May 6–10
McDonald’s of Hawai‘i is saying mahalo to teachers for their unwavering dedication and commitment to students during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6 through 10, 2019.
Brown Bag Lunch Series: Conflict Resolution for Kids
The nonprofit Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center hosts a free talk on Thursday, May 16, 2019, as part of their “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” Brown Bag Lunch Series.
Patent & Trademark Office to Extend Telework Program to Hawai‘i
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono welcomed the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (PTO’s) announcement that it had extended its full-time telework program.
OHA Board Approves Revisions to Trustee Protocol Allowance
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Board approved substantial revisions to its Trustee Protocol Allowance on Thursday, May 2, 2019.
HTA Issues RFPs to Help Fund Programs in 2020
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) on Thursday, May 2, 2019, issued three Request for Proposals offering to provide funding support to qualified programs.
Kaiser Permanente Welcomes 5 New Physicians
Five doctors have joined Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i facilities on O‘ahu and Hawai‘i Island.
Jack in the Box Giving Teachers Free Coffee on Appreciation Day
Jack in the Box is celebrating the hard working teachers here in Hawai‘i, and as a thank you will be giving away free regular sized hot or iced Hawaiian Paradise coffee
New Program Launches to Help Hawai‘i Educators Buy Homes
HEC reports that they have partnered with Landed, a down payment assistance and homebuyer education program aimed at helping educators afford to buy homes.
IRS: Missed Tax-Filing Deadline, File Now to Avoid Bigger Bill
While the federal income tax-filing deadline passed on April 15, 2019, there are some taxpayers who have not yet filed their tax returns.
Big Island Press Club Hosting Annual Scholarship Dinner
The Big Island Press Club’s annual scholarship dinner will be held 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Hilo’s Seaside Restaurant.
Recycle Hawai‘i Elects New Board Directors
Three new community members have joined the Recycle Hawai‘i Board to further the nonprofit’s efforts across Hawai‘i Island.
Water Service Group Opens 2019 College Scholarship Program
California Water Service Group reports it has officially opened its annual College Scholarship Program.
Smart Yields to Enhance Food Safety Under New Grant Partnerships
Smart Yields will use the $42,000 grant in a new initiative to develop enhanced food-safety solutions for Hawai‘i farms.
