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In a bid to help struggling Oahu families, the city has eased eligibility restrictions for its Household Hardship Relief Program. Under the new rules, a family asset limit has been eliminated and internet and cell phone bills are now covered. Subsidies can also go for rent, mortgages, utility bills and even health insurance premiums. “We […]
Big Island residents are taking advantage of free, unlimited bicycle rentals that have been offered during the pandemic. Tina Clothier, interim executive director of Peoples Advocacy for Trails Hawaii, or PATH, a West Hawaii-based bicycle and pedestrian advocacy group, said the organization initially considered halting its bike share program in March, “when it became clear […]
The “Farm to Car” program returns this week to provide O‘ahu residents with affordable fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs and other produce from local farmers. The innovative program is a partnership between the City and County of Honolulu and the Hawai‘i Farm Bureau. “Making O‘ahu COVID-safe depends on everyone supporting each other and creating partnerships that […]
TheBus is updating their mask policy for all riders in light of new restrictions amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Starting Sept. 1, all riders will be required to wear a mask or face covering to board and ride TheBus and Handi-Van services — no exceptions. Transportation officials say a rider’s nose and mouth must be […]
Hawaii County is partnering with six non-profits to launch the Hawaii County Rent and Mortgage Assistance Program. The program is being funded with federal CARES act money to help families hit hard financially as a result of the pandemic. The county estimates that more than 1,400 Big Island families are eligible to apply for grants […]
The YMCA of Honolulu is offering a Learning Center program for students in kindergarten through sixth grade whose schools are implementing distance learning models. The full-day program is available beginning Monday, August 17, at our Kaimuki-Waialae, Leeward, Mililani, Nu’uanu and Windward YMCA Branches. Program hours are 7:30 am to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, YMCA staff will be […]
The Board of Education on Thursday voted to delay the reopening of public schools by two weeks ― until Aug. 17. The extra time is designed to give teachers, principals, and other staff members time to prepare for the return of students to campuses and train on distance learning tools. The state Education Department had […]
Kauai County is reinstating some strict social distancing rules. Mayor Derek Kawakami said Gov. Ige approved his orders to re-limit the size of indoor gatherings like parties, and other social events. Per the mayor’s orders, crowds inside are now limited to ten or fewer people. Emergency rule 13 only applies to social and casual gatherings, […]
As Hawaii’s leaders are signaling that our serious economic crisis will likely only worsen in the months to come, the state’s largest foodbank is continuing its work to support families that are facing food insecurity. The Hawaii Foodbank is teaming up with private partners from the construction and development industry to bring resources to communities […]
The state Department of Education released new details Wednesday on what the upcoming school year will look like at individual campuses. Principals at Hawaii’s 283 public schools are able to decide which instructional model works for their campuses: Face-to-face learning every day, a blended rotation, or a combination of the two. Dozens of schools have […]
The city’s emergency order aimed at limiting the size of gatherings, requiring that businesses follow safety protocols, mandating that people wear masks, and keeping some “high risk” businesses closed has been extended through July 31. The order aligns with the governor’s ninth supplemental proclamation issued amid the pandemic. “Keeping everyone on O’ahu safe is our […]
The YMCA says it will extend its grab-and-go meal services through the end of July. Free lunches will be handed out at nine Oahu locations for kids 18 years and under Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The extension was made possible by generous donors and organizations from the community. Since the […]
