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House Speaker Scott Saiki may introduce legislation to create statewide travel rules
Hawaii House Speaker Scott Saiki said this week that he may push for a statewide Safe Travels program that would apply to all of the counties......»»
Honolulu County initiative allocates $6M to kupuna-serving programs
The Kupuna Food Security Coalition — or KFSC — was borne of the Covid-19 pandemic as a public-private partnership founded by 40 organizations invested in the welfare of Hawaii's elderly......»»
Honolulu County unveils first all-electric bus
The city's first all-electric bus comes as Honolulu County takes TheBus system in a sustainable direction, with plans to transition its entire fleet into zero-emission buses......»»
City and County of Honolulu to launch $25M small business relief and recovery fund
The new $25 million fund — which uses money from the $387 million Honolulu County received through the CARES Act — can be used by eligible Oahu small businesses to mitigate some of the loss related to the Covid-19 pandemic......»»
XLR8HI launches program to make entrepreneurs investment ready
Entrepreneurial hub XLR8HI is launching a free, virtual four-week pilot investment readiness and training program to equip Hawaii entrepreneurs with critical knowledge, tools and guidance to succeed......»»
Hensel Phelps awarded $54M Navy contract in Hawaii
The Honolulu office of Hensel Phelps Construction Co. has been awarded a $54.3 million two-year contract to build an undersea operational training facility for the Navy in Hawaii. The undersea operations training center, or UOTC, will support functio.....»»
Austin"s new business loan program gets federal approval
Austin has the green light to start a new loan program for businesses suffering financially during the coronavirus pandemic. On March 26, Austin City Council voted to create a temporary economic injury bridge loan program for businesses affected by C.....»»
Educators, aerospace industry team up for fighting pandemic locally
Three Wichita-based aerospace companies have joined Wichita State University and WSU Tech in an effort to create personal protective equipment for the medical community and first responders. The Ad Astra Coalition will be a joint effort between the s.....»»
7 startups picked for the Science Center"s new accelerator
From major conferences to pitch meetings, the COVID-19 crisis has spurred throughout the startup world. The University City Science Center's new Launch Lane accelerator program, however, is moving forward as planned – virtually. The Science Cent.....»»
Fairfax County mulls business loans, tax changes to combat coronavirus fallout
Fairfax County leaders could soon create a new business loan program and ditch a host of proposed tax increases in a bid to help companies and workers coping with the fallout from the coronavirus crisis. County supervisors debated potential budget.....»»
Honolulu building permit agency to halt in-person meetings to stop coronavirus
The City and County of Honolulu agency responsible for issuing building permits on Oahu will cancel all in-person appointments and meetings starting Wednesday in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The Department of Planning and Permit.....»»
UH engineering school to name classroom for Bowers + Kubota
Bowers + Kubota has given $75,000 to the Asphalt and Pavements Lab Fund at the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Engineering, which will name a classroom after the Honolulu-based architecture, engineering and construction management firm. “.....»»
See all the new art coming to Tampa International Airport — including a giant flamingo (Photos)
The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority on Thursday unanimously approved contracts for seven artists to create and install artwork at Tampa International Airport through its $3.1 million budget for the public art program. As part of the second.....»»
Residents" perception of Island living on the decline
Residents are finding Oahu a less desirable place to live, reporting a perceived decrease in the quality of life the Islands have to offer, according to a recent survey conducted by the City and County of Honolulu. In fact, the satisfaction of Oahu.....»»
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant shuts down Aloha Tower location in Honolulu
The Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant at Aloha Tower Marketplace in Honolulu abruptly shut down on Sunday after 26 years in business, to the surprise of patrons and Hawaii Pacific University, the restaurant’s landlord. The restaurant, which ope.....»»
Pupu Platter 197: Rail"s tolls, red-light cameras, Waikiki fun
Rail’s tolls Interesting to see the City and County of Honolulu back off a proposed $772 million redevelopment of the aging Blaisdell Center, with Mayor Kirk Caldwell specifically citing the unknown costs of finishing the last four miles of rail as we.....»»
Bill encouraging responsible tourism passes through City Council
Honolulu City Council voted 9-0 in favor of legislation that would establish a “Keep Hawaii Hawaii†pledge for visitors. Bill 51, which passed through City Council Wednesday, aims to minimize negative impacts of tourism. Councilmember Kymberl.....»»
Hawaii banks team to take donations for slain Honolulu police officers
Eight members of the Hawaii Bankers Association have partnered with the State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers to accept donations for the two Honolulu police officers who were fatally shot near Diamond Head. Branches of the eight banks â€.....»»
North Carolina-based fitness franchise to open second Texas location in SA
Two local sisters-in-law will bring the first MADabolic fitness studio and strength training program to San Antonio. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based fitness franchise signed a deal with Texas A&M University alumni Dimple and Hetal Patel to ope.....»»
Oahu"s November solar PV permit count up by 147%
The City and County of Honolulu Department of Permit and Planning issued 775 permits last month, versus 314 issued November of 2018......»»