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Kona airport runway rehab project gets nearly $65M boost from feds
That support is not only welcomed by the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation, it’s likely somewhat of a reassurance to the hundreds, if not thousands, of travelers flying in and out of the airport daily — especially frequent flyers from the Big Island and elsewhere in the state on trips for work, doctor’s appointments or other reasons.
‘Wicked Tuna’ star meets Kaua‘i fishermen, scientist eager to resume local ahi research
Reality TV’s Dave Marciano and a group of Garden Isle fishermen say scientific collaboration is key to keeping their fisheries healthy.
State accepting applications for compost reimbursement program
Agricultural producers awarded funds through the program will be reimbursed for the cost of purchasing compost, including transportation costs.
Successful Kaua‘i nonprofit now working on first affordable housing project on Big Island
Nonprofit PAL (Permanently Affordable Living) Kaua‘i is in escrow for a 5.5-acre property in Pepe‘ekeo, which would be its first project on the Big Island.
Hawai‘i Island lawmakers secure funding for expansion of Hilo Medical Center
Hilo Medical Center’s capacity has been unchanged since its construction in 1985, while the island’s population has dramatically increased over the last 38 years.
Hele-On Awarded $270K to Plan For Pāhoa Transit Hub
Planning for a new transit hub in downtown Pāhoa recently got a boost from the federal government.
UH Cancer Center Study Examines COVID Effects on Mental Health, Tobacco Use Among Young Adults
A research team led by a University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center researcher received a $2 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to conduct public research examining how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected mental health and tobacco and other substance use among Hawai‘i’s young adults.
Several Big Island Organizations Awarded Funding to Help Preserve Natural Resources
Seven Big Island groups were recently awarded funding in support of programs and projects they are working on to preserve the island’s natural resources.
Couple Partners with HIDOE to Fund $3 Mil for Hawaiʻi Teacher Classroom Requests
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education, or HIDOE, and Salesforce Chair and Co-CEO Marc Benioff and his wife Lynne are partnering to fund $3 million in teachers’ requests for classroom resources created on the education crowdfunding nonprofit DonorsChoose.
UH Extramural Funding Hauls in Near Record Amount
UH Mānoa, the flagship campus of UH’s 10-campus system, topped the extramural award amounts this year with $352.6 million.
Funding Secured for Cleanup Efforts of Pu‘u Wa‘awa‘a Forest Reserve
Hawai‘i Island legislators helped secure $200,000 to aid in the cleanup of Pu‘u Wa‘awa‘a, a 100,000-year-old cinder cone on Hualalai.
Local Nonprofits to Receive $1.54 Mil in COVID-19 Relief Aid
Hawai‘i County is set to receive $1.54 million in a federal Community Development Block Grant to support local nonprofits in their efforts to provide relief to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Legislature Accepting Grant-In-Aid Applications
The Legislature is now accepting applications for State Grants-In-Aid from qualified nonprofit and other organizations for the 2020 legislative session.
Grants-in-Aid Applications Acceptance Begins
Non-profit organizations throughout the state will once again be invited to apply for State Grants-in-Aid.
Senator Urges Action on Federal Highway Funds
Hawai`i State Senator Lorraine Inouye is appealing to the Hawai‘i Congressional delegation for funding authorization to continue transportation projects in the state.
Hawai‘i Delegation Introduces Bill Reinstating Medicaid to COFA Migrants
The Hawai`i Delegation has presented a new bill to the U.S. senate reinstating federal Medicaid funding to migrants of Palau, Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands.
PISCES Searches for Budget Solution
PISCES is in a difficult budget position after lawmakers approved funding of an $8.5 million headquarters, but declined $1.4 million in operation costs.
