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AT&T Text to Assist in Red Cross Disasters
Customers who want to show their support can text “REDCROSS” to 90999 to give $10* to the American Red Cross, which helps people affected by disasters big and small.
Hawaiian Telcom Offers Free Internet Service in Two East Hawai‘i Shelters
To support East Hawai‘i residents who are affected by the lava eruptions, Hawaiian Telcom enabled free High-Speed Internet service via WiFi at the Pāhoa Regional Community Center and Kea‘au Community Center.
Five Charter Schools Closed on Monday
Due to volcanic activity, five charter schools on Hawaiʻi Island will be closed on Monday, May 7, 2018.
Impact of Kīlauea Volcano on KSBE Campus Operations
The following is an update of Kamehameha Schools (KS) operations in East Hawaiʻi.
Kīlauea Eruption, Quakes Impact Mail Delivery
The U.S. Post Office has released updates regarding Kīlauea Volcano’s eruption impacts on mail delivery in the Puna region of Hawai‘i Island.
UPDATE: Hawaiian Airlines Change Fees Waiver Extended
Hawaiian Airlines announces that are waiving reservation change fees for guests holding tickets for travel to and from Hilo (ITO) and Kona (KOA) through May 4 due to the Kīlauea Volcano.
Southwest Discloses Details of Hawai‘i Service Plan
Southwest Airlines shared details about its service plans for Hawai‘i by announcing initial gateway cities in California that would offer nonstop service…
Abandoned Vehicle Auction to Begin May 4
The Hawai‘i County Abandoned Vehicle Section will hold its fifth auction this weekend at the Kona Abandoned Vehicle Impound Lot.
Preschool Open Doors Additional Application Period Begins
DHS announces that it has opened an application period for its Preschool Open Doors (POD) program-2018-2019 POD school year.
State Awards Funds for Purchase of Greenwell Garden
An ethnobotanical garden on Hawai‘i Island and an organic farm on O‘ahu are the newest awardees for state funding from the DLNR Legacy Land Conservation Program.
NHCH Awarded Grant for Emergency Room Renovation & Expansion
The North Hawai‘i Community Hospital was awarded a grant of $50,000 for its emergency room renovation and expansion project.
Application to Transfer Indirect Control of Hawaiian Telcom to Cincinnati Bell
The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission, granted in a 3-0 decision subject to certain conditions imposed by the Commission.
5 Facts You Should Know About Mother’s Day Shopping
With Mother’s Day around the corner, this survey reveals the gap between what mom wants, and what family is planning on giving her…
Visitation to HVNP Creates $166 Million in Economic Benefits
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park (HVNP) continues to be one of the number one visitor attractions in the State of Hawai‘i.
State Consumer Protection Office Investigating Zippy’s Security Breach
State of Hawai‘i Office of Consumer Protection offers advice to Zippy’s customers after data breach.
County Releases Kalapana Vendor Information Sheet
The information sheet contained in this article was distributed to Kalapana area vendors.
Visitor Statistics Results for First Quarter 2018
The following statement regarding Hawai‘i’s visitor statistics was issued by George D. Szigeti, president and CEO of the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA).
Farmers to Benefit from New KSBE Post-Harvest Facility
Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i Island Campus announces they held a blessing this week to mark the completion of construction of an agricultural post-harvest processing facility in East Hawai‘i.
Southwest to Serve Four Hawai‘i Airports
Southwest Airlines unveiled plans to serve four Hawaiʻi destinations—Kona International Airport at Keahole, Kahului on Maui, Līhue on Kaua‘i and Honolulu.
NHCH Welcomes New Primary Care Physician
North Hawai‘i Community Hospital announces that Dr. Thomas Au has joined the Primary Care Clinic at North Hawai‘i Health and Wellness.
