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Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center Hosting Workshops in September
Apply for trainings and workshops at Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center in September.
Intersection Closure This Weekend
A continuous 24-hour road closure will begin on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at 6 a.m. and continue through Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, at 6 p.m., weather conditions permitting.
SBA Tops $30 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans
U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Disaster Field Operations Center-West reported that SBA has approved more than $30 million in federal disaster loans for Hawai‘i businesses.
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Aug. 31–Sept. 2
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures.
SBA Tops $ 30 Million in Kīlauea Disaster Assistance Loans
Businesses and residents who sustained damages are encouraged to register prior to the Sept. 12, 2018, deadline with the Federal Emergency Management Agency at www.disasterassistance.gov.
Hilo Salvation Army Thrift Store Closed Due to Lane Flooding
The store’s closure will potentially impact Pāhoa shelter residents using the distribution center.
Humane Society Lava Rescue Hotline Reduces Hours
With the lull in lava activity, the Hawaii Island Humane Society is reducing the Lava Request Hotline hours to 8 a.m. to noon from Monday through Friday.
Sen. Schatz Internship Program Accepting Applicants
Sen. Schatz’s reports that applications for his High School Internship program are now being accepted.
Hawai‘i Youth Sustainability Challenge Mini-Grant Program
Big Island students who want to help their schools or communities go green now have a chance to earn funding to back their big ideas.
Membership Meeting for Hōlualoa Foundation for Arts & Culture
The public is invited to attend the annual membership meeting of the Hōlualoa Foundation for Arts & Culture dba Donkey Mill Art Center.
Informational Meeting on Proposed East Hawai‘i Organics Facility
The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division, will host a public information meeting.
Free Estate Planning Seminar Scheduled in Kailua-Kona
Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union is sponsoring Estate Planning 101, a free educational seminar that explains estate planning basics.
Hawai‘i’s Economy Continues to Expand at Slower Pace
The Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) released its third quarter 2018 Statistical and Economic Report.
UH Hilo Awards Study Abroad Scholarship to Sophomore
UH Hilo reports that Nanea Thomas, a sophomore environmental science major at the university, has been awarded the Audrey S. Furukawa (ASF) Study Abroad Scholarship.
NHCH Announces New Doctor at Women’s Center
North Hawai‘i Community Hospital reports that Dr. Mark Villarin has joined the Women’s Center at North Hawai‘i Community Hospital.
Update on Hawaiian Airlines Travel Waivers for Hurricane Lane
Hawaiian Airlines reports that effective immediately, guests holding tickets for travel on certain Hawaiian Airlines will be permitted the following waivers.
FAA Awards $24.1 Million in Grants to Hawai‘i Airports
HDOT reports that the FAA will award $616.9 million in airport infrastructure grants for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding, nationwide.
Interisland Terminal Roadwork Scheduled at HNL
HDOT Airports Division reports that the onramp from Aolele Street to the second level of the Inter Island Terminal will be closing on Aug. 28 and Sept. 14, 2018.
Post-Hurricane Reminder on Disposing Debris
Department of Environmental Management’s Solid Waste Division would like to remind all island residents of the available options for disposing of rubbish and debris.
