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TMT Funds Career Program for Hawai‘i STEM Students
TMT has continued its commitment and support of HCF’s Career Connected Learning program with its fourth consecutive annual gift for STEM education.
Legislation Introduced to Expand Commissary Access to Disabled Vets, Heroes
Legislators introduced the Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act of 2018 on July 12, 2018.
Hawai‘i to Receive $637,000 to Provide Homeless Veteran Job Training
Funding from the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program will provide on-the-job training, occupational skills training, apprenticeship opportunities and more.
Hawaiian Airlines Recruiting in Kona
Hawaiian Airlines is hiring for customer service and ramp agent positions in Kona on Hawai‘i Island.
Portion of Kawailani Street to Close for Construction
Hawai‘i Electric Light announced the closure of a portion of Kawailani Street in Hilo from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. between July 16 to July 20.
Applicants Sought for 2 USDA Grant Programs
DLNR, DOFAW announced they are seeking applicants for two new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service competitive grant programs.
State Employees Bolster Hawai‘i Foodbank With 379,503 Meals
Lt. Gov. Doug Chin presented a check to the Hawai‘i Foodbank on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, that will provide 379,503 meals to help Hawai‘i families in need.
Hawai‘i to Receive More Than $600K to Help Homeless Vets
Sen. Brian Schatz announced that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will award a total of $637K to the U.S. VETS and Catholic Charities Hawai‘i to assist homeless veterans.
HDOT Public Informational Meetings
Traffic on the Big Island is something that many people have to deal with on a daily basis.
Diamond Bakery and KTA Super Stores Offer Prize Giveaway
Diamond Bakery and KTA Super Stores are hosting a prize giveaway through July 31, 2018 (at 11:59 a.m.).
Hawai‘i Adult Correction Officer Recruitment Open
The Department of Public Safety is looking to fill Adult Correction Officer (ACO) vacancies on Hawai‘i Island. O‘ahu, Kaua‘i and Maui.
Hawai‘i Energy Launches New Incentive Offerings
On Tuesday, July 10, 2018, Hawai‘i Energy announced several new programs to help Hawai‘i’s families and businesses save energy, save money and pursue a 100% clean energy future.
Community Solar Sites Opening for Business
HEC announced it will begin accepting applications from qualified subscriber organizations that wish to build and operate a community solar facility.
New Traffic Signal for Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway
(HDOT) announced the activation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway and the entrance to the Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park.
Webinar for Solar Developers
On Tuesday, July 10, 2018, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Hawaiian Electric Companies will offer an online webinar.
New Hawaiian Airlines Credit Cards
On Monday, July 9, 2018, Hawaiian Airlines and Barclays announced the launch of an enhanced Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard.
HFS Federal Credit Union Awards Scholarships
HFS Federal Credit Union awarded seven scholarships, for a total of $17,500, to Big Island graduating high school seniors pursuing their goals of higher education.
Big Island Businesses, Nonprofits: ‘Low-Interest Disaster Loans Are Smart Business’
Businesses and nonprofit organizations on the Big Island are finding that applying for a low-interest disaster loan from the SBA can be a smart decision.
Report of Fixed Wireline Broadband Speeds in Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i DCCA CATV has issued a Report of Fixed Wireline Broadband Speeds in Hawai‘i based upon an analysis of data obtained from consumer-initiated tests taken using Speedtest.
Brown Bag Lunch Series: ‘Listen: Opposition is Your Friend’
The nonprofit Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center hosts a free talk on Thursday, July 19, as part of their “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” Brown Bag Lunch Series.
