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Business Development Series
Starting with a session focused on stakeholder engagement, the series will take attendees from start to finish on OZ project development.
Hilo Man Turns Semi-Auto on HPD Officers Following Domestic Dispute
South Hilo Patrol officers responded to a 7:10 p.m. call of a physical domestic at a residence on Mokuhonua Lane in Hilo.
OHA Seeks Community Input on Biennium Budget
OHA has created a webpage (www.oha.org/budget) that includes key information about OHA and its preliminary biennium budget, including the agency’s organizational structure, funding sources and the process for budget development.
Hawaiian Electric to Encourage Expansion of Electric Bus Fleets
Hawaiian Electric is in the process of ramping up the program and expects to begin accepting applications from prospective participants by January 2022.
Hawai‘i to Receive Over $14.2 Million in Federal Funding
The new American Rescue Plan funding is being allocated through the Emergency Voucher program, which provides housing choice vouchers to local public housing authorities across the country.
36 New Cases Identified
A total of 2,381 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 506 have died.
CDC awards Hawaii $24,512,230 to Address COVID-19 Disparities
Funding will help improve health status in communities that are underserved and adversely affected by COVID-19 to improve health equity.
Cabled Ocean Observatory Celebrates 10 Years of Data
Onboard the UH research vessel Kilo Moana last month, scientists and crew also used Lu‘ukai to service the infrastructure at ACO and deploy new instrumentation.
Hilo Airport Partially Closes Runway
The Hawai´i Department of Transportation has partially closed a runway at the Hilo Airport (ITO) until further notice.
104 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 104 new cases of coronavirus Saturday.
46 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Hawai‘i County
Forty-six new COVID-19 cases were reported on Hawai‘i Island on Saturday, June 12. Four people are hospitalized.
UH Mānoa Recognized Internationally for Academic, Research Excellence
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is in the world’s top 2% for academic and research excellence out of more than 26,000 worldwide colleges and universities.
Hawaiian Electric Wins Approval for New Electrical Infrastructure Pilot Program
Hawaiian Electric received approval to move forward with a pilot program that will encourage the growth of electric bus fleets by helping bus operators reduce the upfront cost of installing charging equipment on O‘ahu, Maui and Hawai‘i Island.
Ewa Beach Couple Indicted in Tax Fraud Scheme
A federal grand jury in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, indicted a Hawaii husband and wife with conspiring to defraud the United States and filing a false tax return.
Child Tax Credit Available Starting in July
The IRS urges individuals and families who haven’t yet filed their 2020 return – or 2019 return – to do so as soon as possible so they can receive any advance payment they’re eligible for.
Hawaiian Monk Seal Mele Found Dead on O‘ahu
The 1-year-old Hawaiian monk seal RM90, also known as Mele, was found dead on the windward side of O‘ahu last month.
QNHCH Offers Cash Incentive to Get COVID Vaccine
Anyone who receives a COVID-19 vaccination at Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital (QNHCH) by July 2 will be entered into a drawing to receive $500 cash.
Big Island Identifies 30 New COVID Infections Friday
The state’s two-week average is 51 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 0.9%.
Old Navy, Project Hawai´i to Support Housing for Big Island Homeless
Old Navy Kona Commons and Project Hawai´i, Inc. have partnered on the Big Island to support our local homeless population.
HCCC COVID-19 Outbreak Grows to 119
The total number of active COVID-19 cases among inmates at Hawaii Community Correctional Center has reached 119.
