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State Awards Grants to Six Local Non-Profits to Address Japan Tsunami Marine Debris
The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) with assistance from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) is awarding six local non-profit, community groups grant funds to help addres… more →
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State Awards Grants to Six Local Non-Profits to Address Japan Tsunami Marine Debris
wrote 2 weeks ago: The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) with assistance from the state Department of Land and Na … more →
"My McDonalds, My Community" - Statewide Cleanup Announced
wrote 4 weeks ago: 75 McDonald’s Restaurants of Hawaii to Unite in Statewide Community Cleanup. WHAT: “My McDonald’s M … more →
Big Island Fire Departments Implementing "One Day" Fireworks Collection Campaign
wrote 1 month ago: Fire Chief Darren Rosario would like to announce the implementation of a program designed for the co … more →
DLNR Participating in Statewide Earth Month Events
wrote 1 month ago: The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) is celebrating Earth Month in collaborations wit … more →
Hawaii Turning Derelict Fishing Nets Into Electricity
wrote 1 month ago: A recent CNN news report has highlighted how fishermen in Hawaii are collecting discarded fishing ne … more →
CNN Special - Hawaii Deals with Japan's Tsunami Debris
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wrote 2 months ago: Here is the video that aired on CNN – “Hawaii Deals with Japan’s Tsunami Debris … more →
Hawaii Wildlife Fund to Be Featured on CNN - Japanese Tsunami Marine Debris and Kamilo Beach
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wrote 2 months ago: On Tuesday (March 5th), Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund (HWF) staff and several volunteers brought an LA-based … more →
Honolulu Residents Facing Fines for Bulky Items at Curbside Pick-Ups
wrote 2 months ago: The City Department of Environmental Services (ENV) is placing ads in both the Honolulu Star-Adverti … more →
Volunteers Sought to Restore Historic Halema‘uma‘u Trail
wrote 2 months ago: Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has launched a new “Stewardship at the Summit” volunteer project to … more →
Department of Health Cites Close Construction Inc., for Solid Waste Violations
wrote 3 months ago: The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) has filed a Notice and Finding of Violation and Order (N … more →
UH Hilo Professor - "Too Much Love at Kamilo"
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wrote 3 months ago: Commentary by UH Hilo Professor Jonathan Price: Petroglyphs speak of the people who once made this t … more →
Keauhou Bay Cleanup Coming Up
wrote 3 months ago: The community is invited to join in the Keauhou Bay Cleanup 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. Meet at the … more →
Measure Introduced to Ban Smoking on ALL Hawaii Beaches Statewide
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wrote 3 months ago: HB325, introduced by Rep. Kaniela Ing (D, Kihei-Wailea-Makena), would amend Chapter 328J of the Ha … more →
Hawaii-Based Marines Test Green Waste Disposal Technology at PTA on Mauna Kea
wrote 3 months ago: On an island world-famous for its chain of active volcanoes, Marines are harnessing extreme heat to … more →
Hawaii "HI-5" Recycling Alert - Large Gatorade Bottles May Not be Refundable
wrote 3 months ago: Just a quick warning to Hawaii residents who may purchase the large containers of Gatorade here in H … more →
Boat Brought To Honokohau Harbor By Fisherman Is Potentially Japan Tsunami Marine Debris
wrote 4 months ago: A Kona fisherman has retrieved what could be the sixth confirmed item of Japan tsunami marine debris … more →
New Restrooms Slated for Reed’s Bay Beach Park in Hilo
wrote 5 months ago: The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the construction of … more →
A Saturday Find
wrote 5 months ago: I’m having some plumbing done at my house and I just found this old bottle. It says “Pro … more →
Boat Recovered From Kahana Bay Shoreline Could Be Japan Tsunami Marine Debris
wrote 5 months ago: An open boat recovered from the shoreline of Kahana Bay, Oahu, may be the next piece to be verified … more →
