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HTA Seeks Public Input on Future Tourism

Via: The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) would like the public's input on how the state and counties can reset tourism in Hawaii through destination management, prioritizing community, cultural and environmental needs? Guided by its 2020-2025 Strategic Plan, one of HTA’s newest initiatives is the creation of a Destination Management Action Plan (DMAP) for each county in Hawaii through its Community-Based Tourism program. Goal: create four individual action plans that will […]

October 6, 2020

Hawaii Police Department

HPD Seeking Identity

HPD is asking for the community's help in identifying a deceased caucasian male found in Pololū Valley last Friday.

September 24, 2020

HI Life

DLNR: New Guidelines

DLNR issued new guidelines for State parks, beaches, trails and boating on September 23, 2020. Everyone recreating in parks, on beaches, on trails, must continue following mandatory safe practices, such as wearing face coverings and maintaining six feet of physical distancing from those not residing in the same household. These practices are intended to prevent another surge in COVID-19 cases and having to revert to more restrictive measures or closures […]

September 24, 2020

Local News

Kohala Teacher awarded Unsung Hero Grant

Congratulations to Samantha Aiona, a teacher at Kohala Elementary School in Kapaau! She has received a $2,000 grant as an Unsung Hero. Through the Unsung Heroes program, Voya Financial awards grants to K-12 educators nationwide to honor their innovative teaching methods, creative educational projects, and their ability to positively influence the children they teach. Aiona’s innovative teaching idea, “Coding with Ozobots,” focuses on a hands-on way of learning technology. The […]

September 22, 2020

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Lt. Gov Josh Green on Tani’s World

KNKR is pleased to announce that Monday, September 14th Lt. Governor Josh Green will be calling in to Tani's World, a Hawaiian music and talk story show broadcasting live weekly 10-Noon on KNKR with a hana hou presentation Sundays 1-3pm.

September 12, 2020

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Lost Wage Assistance

The DLIR Unemployment Insurance Division is preparing to launch the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program. The LWA program will provide an additional $300 in benefits to those who: certify that their unemployment or partial unemployment (had hours reduced) has been affected due to a disruption caused by COVID-19 and have a weekly benefit amount of at least $100 and who otherwise qualify for benefits. At this time, LWA is available […]

September 11, 2020

Local News

Akoni Pule: Delays Possible

The Department of Water Supply, County of Hawai‘i, will install a new service lateral on the roadway shoulder: Maluhia Road and Akoni Pule HighwayWednesday, September 16, 2020 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A traffic control officer will be on site to direct drivers using Maluhia Road. Motorists could experience delays and should plan accordingly. Questions can be directed to Darroll Naungayan at (808) 887-3030.

September 10, 2020

Environment

Preventing Wildfire

Dry Conditions Increase Risk

September 10, 2020

Government

HI rolls out COVID-19 online dashboard

Information from Multiple Sources in One Location At an afternoon briefing to legislators, Gov. David Ige and representatives from the Hawai‘i Department of Health and the University of Hawai‘i unveiled a new COVID-19 dashboard for anyone interested in tracking local data associated with the coronavirus pandemic. This dashboard can be accessed at www.HawaiiCOVID19.com “This is a tremendous step forward in providing vital information in an easy-to-read and understand format. It immediately […]

September 5, 2020