TWO HAWAII ISLAND PROPERTIES ADDED TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
The Hotel Honoka‘a Club, dating to about 1927, is a two story-wood frame commercial building located at 45-3480 Māmane Street in the historic plantation town of Honoka‘a. It is an example of “plantation” style of architecture and method of construction, with a main floor, a rear second story addition, and basement.
HANALEI STREAM RESTORATION PROJECT IS COMPLETED
Yesterday, under gray skies, Jade Waialeale Battad stood on the rain soaked stream bank, recently planted with hundreds of native plants, and blessed the state-sponsored project. Nine taro farmers, their families, local and state political leaders, engineers and construction workers joined in the commemoration of the end of work.
HCDA NEWS RELEASE: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RETIRING AT END OF YEAR
“Having experienced what can only be considered a miraculous recovery from open heart surgery to repair a leaky mitral valve with the additional complications associated with suffering a stroke on the operating table, I am happy to report that I’m alive and well!
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Set for November 21, 22
Household hazardous wastes accepted include oil-based paints, solvents, antifreeze, pesticides, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, thermometers, old medication, aerosols, fire extinguishers and propane tanks.
The Clean Power Plan is the Most Important tol we Have Right Now to...
Senator Schatz said, “We have at our disposal a wide range of solutions for reining in our emissions of carbon pollution. Addressing deforestation is one of the most effective, and cost-effective, ways to slow global warming, while enhancing the lives and livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people that rely on forests and the services they provide.”
2015 HOUSING PLANNING STUDY GATHERING DATA
The Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) is partnering with SMS Research to conduct a phone survey to gather data on housing supply and demand. The phone survey began the week of October 19 and will be taken over the next 3 months.
GOVERNOR’S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS ANNOUNCES PROGRESS IN HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FIND SHELTER
Scott Morishige, Governor David Ige’s coordinator on homelessness, announced today that a total of 48 people who had been living in Kaka‘ako (including eight families, three couples and five singles) have moved into shelter in the past week. Individuals and families were primarily placed at the Institute for Human Services, Next Step Shelter and the Lighthouse Emergency Shelter.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Set for November 21, 22
The Dept. of Environmental Management announced that residents are urged to participate in the upcoming household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015.
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE NEWS RELEASE: GOVERNOR’S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS ANNOUNCES PROGRESS IN HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND...
Scott Morishige, Governor David Ige’s coordinator on homelessness, announced today that a total of 48 people who had been living in Kaka‘ako (including eight families, three couples and five singles) have moved into shelter in the past week. Individuals and families were primarily placed at the Institute for Human Services, Next Step Shelter and the Lighthouse Emergency Shelter
HAWAI‘I HISTORIC PLACES REVIEW BOARD ADDS 12 PROPERTIES TO HAWAI‘I REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
The Hawai‘i Historic Places Review Board has added 12 properties to the Hawai‘i Register of Historic Places. Properties are eligible for inclusion in the register because of their association with broad patterns or events, or individuals important in the history of Hawai‘i. They are usually significant in architecture and design, are likely to yield important information, and their features retain their qualifying integrity.
CONTEST ASKS STUDENTS TO BE CONDUCTORS OF CHANGE IN HAWAII’S RENEWABLE ENERGY FUTURE
Lawmakers are calling on students to amp up their brain power and share bright ideas to make Hawaii a renewable energy leader in the second annual Hawaii: Next 50 Contest. All Hawaii students in grades 4 -12 are invited to create an essay, poster or video submission that answers the question, “Over the next 50 years, what can I do to help Hawaii reach its 100 percent renewable energy goal?”
Appointments Being Taken for Philippine Consulate Outreach this Weekend
The County of Maui Department of Housing and Human Concerns, Immigrant Services Division, announced that the public is invited to reserve an appointment during the Philippine Consulate Mobile Outreach on Maui this weekend, Saturday, Oct. 3 and Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. The outreach will provide on-island services for Philippine Passport Renewal, Dual Citizenship and Authentication.
Hirono & Boozman Introduce Legislation To Keep Veterans Housing Programs Alive
Senators Mazie K. Hirono and John Boozman (R-AR), members of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced legislation Thursday to authorize federal homeless veteran programs for the next fiscal year. The Keeping Our Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness Act would reauthorize seven Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Labor programs for the next fiscal year.
