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WORKSHOP: Medicare Basics
What are my Medicare health plan options? Are there penalties for not taking Medicare at 65?
Brown Bag Lunch Series: Developing Capacities
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center is hosting a free brown bag lunch talk on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
Carreira to Head Mass Transit Agency
Mayor Harry Kim announced that bus transportation veteran Brenda Carreira will be the new County of Hawai‘i Mass Transit Agency Administrator.
Lyft Launches All-Access Plan
Lyft launched its All-Access Plan in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018.
Andrew Kurata Appointed as Captive Insurance Administrator
Hawai‘i Insurance Commissioner Gordon Ito announced the appointment of Andrew Kurata as deputy commissioner and captive insurance administrator.
Toyama to Keynote HIUHBWA Convention
The 64th annual convention of Hawai‘i Island United Hongwanji Buddhist Women’s Association (HIUHBWA) will be held at Puna Hongwanji Mission Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018.
California Group to Operate & Maintain Keauhou Wastewater System
Group announces that its Hawai‘i subsidiary, Hawai‘i Water Service, has entered into an agreement with KCSI to operate and maintain a wastewater collection and treatment system.
County Celebrating 25th Anniversary of West Hawai‘i Landfill
The Hawai‘i County Department of Environmental Management’s Solid Waste Division would like to acknowledge the 25th anniversary of the opening of the West Hawai‘i Sanitary Landfill.
Top 8 Finalists Announced for Business Plan Competition
HIplan announces the Top 8 businesses that will advance to the finals of the 2018 Hawai‘i Island Business Plan Competition.
WORKSHOPS: Introduction to Legislative Process
With a new legislative session just around the corner, now is an ideal time for the public to learn more about how laws are created.
Free Public Talk to Discuss ‘Walking a Path of Service’
The Brown Bag Lunch Series talk will be held on Thursday, Oct. 18, from noon to 1 p.m.
Presentations Prepare Communities for ‘Our Care, Our Choice Act’
Compassion & Choices Hawai‘i will present a series of free presentations this month in Kona, Waimea and Hilo.
Free Ho‘opono Pono Workshop to be Held at UH Hilo
The workshop will be led by Kumu Mahealani Kuamo‘o-Henry, a Hawaiian spirituality teacher and practitioner.
Cabanas & Daybeds Now Available at Courtyard
New daybeds and cabanas are now available for rent at the Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.
Kona Community Hospital Healthy Food Initiative
The Ginger Café menu at Kona Community Hospital is being upgraded to increase fresh ingredients grown in Hawai‘i.
PATH Awarded $45,000 to Promote Safety & Accessibility
Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i has awarded $105,000 in community benefit grant funding to three Hawai‘i nonprofits working to improve community health and promote active living.
Friends of Lili‘uokalani Gardens Calendar to be Released
Photographers entered 95 images in the third annual photographers contest to create a Friends of Lili‘uokalani Gardens calendar for 2019 which is expected to be released by Thanksgiving.
CPB Kona Branch Closed for IRONMAN
Central Pacific Bank’s Kona Branch will be closed all day Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, due to road closures for the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
County Administrator Rescinds Resignation
The County of Hawai‘i’s Administrator of the Office of Housing and Community Development, Neil Gyotoku, has rescinded his resignation.
County Looking to Fill Vacancies
The County of Hawai‘i is looking to fill vacancies on various boards and commissions.
