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Waimea Workshop: Affordable Housing Master Plan

The county of Kaua’i released the following announcement: The County of Kaua‘i Housing Agency announces a community workshop for the Waimea 400 Affordable Housing Master Plan project will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Waimea Canyon Middle School Cafeteria.   This workshop will share more information and gather input…

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Call to Action to Combat Invasive Bird Species on Kauai

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…

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HDOA Accepting Applications to the Resilient Food System Infrastructure Program

The Resilient Food System Infrastructure (RFSI) program, a federally funded grant program, is accepting applications for projects for agriculture infrastructure and equipment. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) RFSI program is aimed at strengthening middle-of-the-supply chain operations and local food systems by supporting processing, manufacturing, storing, transportation, wholesaling, and distribution of agricultural products.The Hawai‘i Department…

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Kīpuka Kuleana ʻOhana ʻĀina Workshopp

Kīpuka Kuleana will host their annual ʻOhana ʻĀina Workshop on the lunar new year. They invite you to join in important conversations about protecting ancestral ʻāina on Kauaʻi.  ·  Date: Saturday, February 10th ·  Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm ·  Location: Liliʻuokalani Trust – Kīpuka Kauaʻi (4530 Kali Road, Līhuʻe, HI 96766). The workshop will bring ʻohana together to connect and share experiences…

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KIUC Rate Case Update

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…

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HDOA and CTAHR to Host Produce Safety Alliance Growers Training February 20-22nd

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…

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Citizen Workshop by Pacific Gateway Center

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…

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SBDC: Tax Season For Business Made Easy

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

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Deadline Approaching for the Kalo to Kula Recipe Contest

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…

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