News from all Islands of Hawai’i
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There are over 4 million nurses in the United States, of which more than 2,000 licensed practical nurses, 27,700 registered nurses, and 1,800 nurse practitioners are in Hawai‘i. Nurses work …
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The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL), along with its Honolulu Habitat for Humanity (Honolulu Habitat) partner, has broken ground on its fifth project in DHHL’s Kaka‘ina community in Waimānalo. …
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GOVERNMENT Passed State budget HB 200, HD 1, SD 1, CD 1 Authorizes $15.9 billion in spending on government operations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, and $2.7 billion …
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In the most recent legislative session that adjourned on April 29, 2021, the Hawaiʻi State Legislature appropriated over $78 million in funding to projects and initiatives that were prioritized by …
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Hawai‘i state law requires all students receive a physical exam and age-appropriate immunizations before starting seventh grade. Parents of children who have not received a well-child visit and vaccinations within …
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May is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month. In light of the challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) and the Children’s Mental Health Awareness …
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Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) schools will offer a comprehensive menu of summer programming aimed at addressing the learning needs of students as they transition back to full in-person …
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Fairbault Foods Inc. has recalled certain cans of S&W Organic Black Beans and O Organic Chili Beans or Black Beans due to a risk of botulism poisoning. The recalled cans …
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The Federal Communications Commission has announced a new Emergency Broadband Benefit program utilizing $3.2 billion to provide qualified households with a discount towards broadband or cellular data service. The temporary …
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Hawaiian Homes Commission Chair William J. Ailā, Jr. issued the following statement regarding House Bill 499. “House Bill 499 gives the Board of Land and Natural Resources the authority to …
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a virtual listening session for beginning farmers and ranchers to learn how COVID-19 impacted their farming operations and to get their feedback …
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Shuttered Venue Operations Grant (SVOG) The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has re-opened the Shuttered Venue Operations Grant (SVOG) application portal, https://www.svograntportal.sba.gov/s/. The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program was established …
