Plans are underway to build Mānoa Banyan Court, a 288-unit affordable rental project for older residents. But nearby residents have expressed their concerns and opposition to the project. More from HPR's @CaseyHarlow:
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It’s that time of the year again. Rep. Mizuno and Sen. Rhoads are both holding press conferences this morning discussing two measures they’ll be introducing for the 2023 session. That’s in addition to the slew of info committee meetings happening at the Capitol.
Twitter has suspended the accounts of journalists who cover the company and owner Elon Musk, including reporters for The New York Times, Washington Post, and CNN. https://t.co/LqRYB4Nher
For my latest @hawaiibusiness story, I went back 5+ decades to see whether local people’s wages are ahead or behind their grandparents’ wages after inflation. Hawai‘i’s average annual wages, adjusted for inflation, have only increased 16% since 1969.
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HTA will be holding a special meeting tomorrow afternoon to discuss the cancellation and next steps.
Incoming DBEDT director Chris Sadayasu and @GovJoshBGreen will likely be in attendance.
In the final minutes as DBEDT director, Mike McCartney cancelled the disputed RFP 22-01 — the lucrative @HawaiiHTA brand marketing and management contract for the US market.
HTA is now going back to the drawing board for a third time to award this contract.
My latest for @wearehpr unpacks the general happenings of yesterday’s 3 hour senate committee hearing.
Senators wanted answers on why it’s taken a year to award a lucrative marketing contract.
Departing DBEDT director Mike McCartney claimed responsibility
https://t.co/DYMgBIM0VJ
The time to apply for grants and scholarships are open for students enrolled or pursuing college. Millions of dollars are up for grabs to help pay for the cost of attending a university.
My latest story looks at the several financial aid options available to all students.
High school seniors can now apply for financial aid for college, but deadlines to apply for scholarships and some grants are right around the corner.
HPR's @CaseyHarlow explores financial aid for Hawaiʻi students:
https://t.co/ICMwXXf7uz
My latest for @wearehpr unpacks the general happenings of yesterday’s 3 hour senate committee hearing.
Senators wanted answers on why it’s taken a year to award a lucrative marketing contract.
Departing DBEDT director Mike McCartney claimed responsibility
https://t.co/DYMgBIM0VJ
We are closely monitoring the eruption of Mokuʻāweoweo, which is not currently threatening communities downhill or affecting flights to the Island of Hawaiʻi.
BREAKING: DBEDT director Mike McCartney announces he is cancelling the US marketing contract procurement. He is recommending that @HawaiiHTA construct two new RFPs — one to handle the marketing, and the other to handle destination management and community issues.
“It’s millions of dollars that gets left on the table. By ‘left on the table’ what we’re meaning is people didn’t apply…And therefore, none of it got passed out.”
My latest for @wearehpr explores the importance of FAFSA for students and families.
https://t.co/m6Xcx7WTfh
Hawai‘i journalists and media professionals: Join us on Nov. 17 for a pau hana at Village Bottle Shop & Tasting Room!
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“The land and the human is connected and related. The physical work that they’re doing to heal the land and bring vibration of abundance to the forest and to our food systems, they feel that in themselves and that reciprocal healing is palpable.” @wearehpr https://t.co/USeRvPQGz7
“I wanted Kailua High to be part of the community.”
My latest for @wearehpr takes a look at an effort to assist parents and students with their needs. Kailua High’s Family Resource Center opened in April offering digital and financial literacy courses.
https://t.co/ppXWlgq4jy
According to Anna Deese of @NEPCtweet, there’s no research suggesting an elected board is better than an appointed one, and vice versa.
My latest from @wearehpr explores the pros and cons of both.
https://t.co/myKE5dhD3A