To address the concern and invasive impact of the Rose Ringed Parakeet on Kaua‘i, there’s a new citizen science mapping tool available to the public. This tool will be used to gather and track data about parakeet sightings and behaviors. Call to Action: In an initiative to address the growing concern and negative impacts of…
The Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission has ordered that KIUC’s approved interim rates become effective as of January 11, 2024. Energy usage beginning January 11 will be billed at the new rates. KIUC’s full tariff is available on its website. The new rates, which will generate an additional 7.95% in revenue for the cooperative, were approved by…
The Hawaii Department of Agriculture’s Hawaii Produce Safety Program is hosting an upcoming FDA-approved Produce Safety Alliance Growers Training. This training is being taught in collaboration with the University of Hawaii’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resource’s Extension Agents. The course will be taught on Zoom on February 20-22th, at 4-7PM on all 3 days. The…
Along with Legal Aid Society of Hawaii and other partners, Pacific Gateway Center will host a Citizenship Workshop on Saturday, January 20th, 2024, at the Kapa’a Neighborhood Center. The workshop will be from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It is a FREE legal clinic. Register by calling 808-380-5235. See attached flyers for more details. Please…
The Hawaii Small Business Development Center is hosting a webinar to discuss the essentials of tax preparation for small businesses. When: January 24th, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Where: Online via zoom (register at https://clients.hisbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=3440001) Cost: $15
The Hawai’i Department of Agriculture Plant Industry Division is accepting applications for the Compost Reimbursement Program for Fiscal Year 2024. This program reimburses up to 50% of the cost of compost purchases (including transportation) made between July 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024. The total funding for this program is $450,000 and applications will be…
The Hawaii Department of Agriculture has contracted EnviroServices and Training Center to host the Kauai Pesticide Disposal Event for commercial users of pesticides. The Kauai Disposal Event will be held on January 27, 2024, from 8 am – 3 pm. Location for the event will only be provided to registered participants and only registered items…
To encourage healthier and more culturally appropriate food options in local school meals and support the economic viability of kalo farming, Malama Kauai has launched the Kalo to Kula Program and its Kalo to Kula Recipe Contest. This exciting initiative “aims to ensure that kalo continues to reclaim its rightful place in our daily island…
Link to RFI announcement: hawaiistateenergyoffice.cmail19.com/t/t-e-vdduyjd-jujhudmuu-x/ The Hawai‘i State Energy Office (HSEO) is excited to issue this Request for Interest (RFI) seeking eligible entities interested in partnering with HSEO in an application to the United States Department of Energy’s (USDOE) State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grant Program (Program). The purpose of the Program is to attract, train,…
The City and County of Honolulu’s Office of Economic Revitalization included a list of grants in their latest Small Business Update. This list of grants was put together by the organization Ladies Who Launch. The grants focus on women-owned small businesses. From OER’s Small Business Update: The Passion Collective will award four $1,500 grants to applicants who…