Thousands of keiki in Hawai‘i’s rural areas will have easier access to healthy food this summer, thanks to the new “Kaukau 4 Keiki” program launched last month. The partnership of ...
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If you’re unemployed or looking for a more promising career, the new Hana Career Pathways is offering free training for in-demand jobs in Hawai‘i. The state’s Workforce Development Council partnered ...
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How do we prepare for the future when we’re still navigating the pandemic? We might take a page out of the UH men’s volleyball team playbook as 2021 NCAA champions. ...
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Governor Ige has issued an amendment to the 19th emergency proclamation, lifting the mask mandate for all individuals outdoors, effective immediately. Mask wearing is still highly recommended outdoors, when in ...
Read More Governor lifts outdoor mask requirement, gives green light to ocean sports competitions
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is planning a major campaign this month to encourage people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations. #HIgotvaccinated activities will include promotional events and other incentives for ...
Read More COVID-19 vaccination campaign set for June
Public K-12 schools will return to full in-person learning starting Aug. 3 as more students get vaccinated and ongoing safety practices are in place, said outgoing Department of Education Superintendent ...
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For students across the state, how do we translate lessons learned from the pandemic into real innovation in education? Part of the answer could be the nearly $10 million Governor’s ...
Read More GEER funds: Innovating to improve education statewide
A new federal program to help low-income households pay for internet service is available now. Under the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), eligible households ...
Read More New Emergency Broadband Benefit program to expand access
The big picture: What is Hawai‘i 2.0? “It’s seeing the future and finding ways to keep the state, our workforce and businesses in the forefront,” said Governor Ige. “The lesson ...
Read More Workforce resiliency: a ‘Be Ready for Anything’ future
Hawai‘i residents currently receiving unemployment insurance benefits will again be required to prove they are searching for work. Governor Ige and the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) have ...
Read More Job search requirement reinstated for unemployment recipients