Gregory Burnett News
Ige: 'SNAP benefits provide Hawaiʻi families with nutritious food'
By Gregory Burnett | Sep 24, 2022
Hawaii Gov. David Ige signed off on a fourth emergency proclamation to allow the continuation of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency allotment benefits brought on by the federal COVID-19 emergency.
Montenegro on sustainability project to install water refill stations: ‘I want to reduce single-use plastic water bottle usage’
By Gregory Burnett | Sep 2, 2022
Through a grassroots effort spearheaded by local high school student Nikki Montenegro, Keahole Center for Sustainability (KCS) will install three new water refill stations — two at Waimea Middle Public Conversion Charter School and one at Waimea Elementary School — Friday.
Queen Lili’uokalani annual canoe race begins Labor Day weekend
By Gregory Burnett | Sep 2, 2022
The Queen Lili’uokalani Canoe Race, a spirited outdoor event hosted by the Kai ‘Opua Club, started Thursday.
East Hawaii Cultural Center opens entries for 33rd annual Trash Show 'to lower carbon footprint'
By Gregory Burnett | Sep 2, 2022
The East Hawaii Cultural Center has opened entries for the 33rd annual Trash Show “to lower carbon footprint.”