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Startup Symbrosia applies seaweed solution to tackle methane climate challenge
By Juliette Fairley | May 27, 2021
Kailua-Kona startup company Symbrosia says the use of seaweed can reduce livestock methane.
Enrollment in Hawaii Community College's fire science EMT training stays 'steady' despite COVID-19
By Juliette Fairley | Dec 31, 2020
With a broad range of classes, including fire suppression, human biology, advanced wildland firefighting, anatomy, physiology and firefighting strategies, students who attend Hawaii Community College's emergency medical technician (EMT) training can expect to be prepared to help people in their communities.
Hawaii County's first female fire captain enjoys mentoring new recruits
By Juliette Fairley | Dec 28, 2020
When Melanie Keolanui applied to be a firefighter 16 years ago, she didn’t think it was a career for women. Not only was she offered a job after submitting her resume, but she has become the first woman promoted to fire captain in Hawaii County.
CPR, first aid classes continue in Hawaii despite COVID-19 at Island CPR
By Juliette Fairley | Dec 24, 2020
When Kara Osada-D'Avella was working as an aquatics biologist with the state of Hawaii in 2007, she was in need of cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training but had difficulty finding a class. She ended up taking an instructor course that was offered at a local dive shop. By 2008 she had launched her own CPR business.
Army sargeant-turned-realtor is reaping the benefits of Oahu seller's market
By Juliette Fairley | Oct 30, 2020
Although military families participate in 20% of all real estate transactions on Oahu, according to Hawai'i Life, realtor Shannon Mitchell doesn’t regard them any differently.