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Bill Requiring State Agencies To Buy Local Is A Big Step Forward - Honolulu Civil Beat
Bill Requiring State Agencies To Buy Local Is A Big Step Forward
HB 817 is a win for local farmers and moves Hawaii closer to being less dependent on imported food from the mainland.
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For the first time, student to host 101st annual Kamehameha Schools Song Contest
For the first time, student to host 101st annual Kamehameha Schools Song Contest By Mahealani Richardson | May 4, 2021 at 4:51 PM HST - Updated May 5 at 5:38 PM
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Kamehameha Schools will be celebrating its 101st annual Song Contest this Friday and students will be paving a new path thanks to the pandemic.
Seniors Jeslie Pavao and Laâakea Awong are serving as the first-ever student hosts for the event.
From the mele (songs) to hoâike during intermission, students actually had two years to practice after the pandemic cancelled the in-person competition and the yearly event moved online.
Hawaii Tourism Authority announces new members of its Board of Directors
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Hawaii Tourism Authority welcomes Keith “Keone” Downing to serve on its Board of Directors
Hawaii Tourism Authority welcomes Sigmund “Sig” Zane to serve on its Board of Directors
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) is pleased to welcome three new appointees to serve on its Board of Directors – Oahu and Kauai restaurateur Dylan Ching; expert waterman, environmentalist and surf shop owner Keith “Keone” Downing; and renowned co-founder of an iconic apparel brand, cultural practitioner and educator Sigmund “Sig” Zane of Hawaii Island.
Governor David Ige recently nominated the three individuals to serve on HTA’s board, with their appointments confirmed by the Hawaii State Senate earlier today. Their terms are effective immediately.
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Hawaii Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English takes part in the May 14, 2019 dedication ceremony for the $340 million Consolidated Rent-A-Car facility at the Kahului Airport. The longtime East Maui lawmaker announced Tuesday that he would be retiring from the Senate, effective Saturday, as he deals with the long-term effects of COVID-19.
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Battling the long-term effects of COVID-19, lifelong Hana resident and Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English announced his retirement from the Hawaii State Senate on Tuesday “after many discussions with my doctors, talks with those close to me and careful thought.”