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$68.4 million awarded for climate resilience in Hawaii
HONOLULU (KHON2) — U.S. Senator Brian Schatz announced today that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded $68.4 million in federal funding to the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program. The grant, part of the Climate Resilience Regional Challenge funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, aims to enhance climate and disaster resilience […]
Hawaii officials hope grant will alleviate teacher shortage
(The Center Square) — Hawaii is receiving a nearly $5 million grant for an apprenticeship program officials hope will alleviate the state's teacher shortage. The money from the $4.9 million grant will train 142 teachers, according to Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke. “The reality is Hawaii has faced a teacher shortage for years. Addressing it will take a coordinated effort, so I’m grateful to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board for their...
Kauai Wildfire Shows How Other Hawaii Power Safety Shutoffs Might Work
A Chinook helicopter works to douse hotspots just west of Moi Road in Hanapepe. The fire was considered contained by daybreak on July 16 but crews spent the overnight hours checking for hot spots and protecting the community from flare-ups. (David Croxford/CivilBeat/2024) JPʻs Pizza on Kaumualii Highway had just received...
First Alert Forecast: Slightly weeker winds this weekend
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The high-pressure system to the north of the island chain is expected to get weaker throughout the weekend, leading to a slight dip in wind speeds. The trades will still be breezy at times, but sustained winds will settle around 10-15 MPH over the next several days. Wind gusts could climb above 20 miles per hour, especially in areas downslope of the mountains.
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