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HVNP Partners With Mainstreet Pāhoa Association
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announced a partnership with Mainstreet Pāhoa Association.
Fake Check Study Reveals Growing Problem
BBB did an in-depth study which found that while consumers may write fewer checks in this era of electronic financial transactions, fake check scams are on the rise.
Jaggar Museum Artifacts Being Moved to Pāhoa
As Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park prepares to reopen on September 22, some locations at the park will never be the same.
Hospice of Kona Opens New Grief Center in Hōlualoa
For years, West Hawai‘i residents seeking support, understanding and education on how to manage the emotions surrounding the death of a loved one have found help with Hospice of Kona.
OHA Accepting Grant Applications for Events
OHA reports that organizations in need of financial assistance to hold community events may apply for funding from OHA’s ‘Ahahui Grants Program.
Electric Companies’ Software Upgrade Will Affect Services
Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaiʻi Electric Light reports that they will be upgrading their computer software at the end of the month.
Business Center to Offer Excel Basics Workshop
The West Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center and NELHA will offer an Excel Basics workshop.
Study: Hawai‘i 5th in Nation for Gender Equality
Hawai‘i ranks No. 1 for gender equality in advanced education degrees and unemployment rates.
Study: Hawai‘i is 13th Hardest Working State in US
The study measured factors like workweek hours, multiple jobs and volunteer hours per capita.
Life Care Center of Hilo Leader Receives Award
Life Care Centers of America honored Mark Mann, executive director at Life Care Center of Hilo, with a President’s Award for its Mountain States Division.
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.
