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Ige: 'SNAP benefits provide Hawaiʻi families with nutritious food'

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’

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

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'

The East Hawaii Cultural Center has opened entries for the 33rd annual Trash Show “to lower carbon footprint.”