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Hawaii middle school students invited to enter National Civics Bee

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Hawaii students in sixth through eighth grades can enter the 2027 National Civics Bee by submitting an essay about a challenge in their community and a proposed solution. The free competition is open to public, private and charter school students, as well as home-schooled students. Essays should connect students’ ideas to the nation’s founding principles and civic virtues. Entries are due by 11:59 p.m. Feb. 2 at tinyurl.com/5n7ztcwj. Top essayists will be invited to the Hawaii state finals May 1 at Kaimuki High School on Oahu. Prizes are $1,000 for first place, $500 for second ...

Volunteers needed at Haleakala Nursery

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Friends of Haleakala National Park will host a volunteer service morning from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 6 at the park’s native plant nursery in the Summit District of Haleakala National Park. Volunteers will help prepare and propagate native plants and, when available, assist with cataloging in the adjacent museum. The service project is held the first Tuesday of each month. Volunteers may drive to the greenhouse and maintenance area. Participants should bring water, snacks and gloves, if desired. The park will provide other tools. Sturdy shoes are recommended. Volunteers involved in ...

HI-5 redemption rates to change Oct. 1

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The Hawaii Department of Health will update the rates certified redemption centers use to calculate HI-5 recycling refunds by weight beginning Oct. 1. The rates convert the weight of plastic, glass, aluminum and bi-metal beverage containers into an estimated number of containers. The biggest ...

Upper Kula water conservation extended

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The Maui County Department of Water Supply is extending its request for residents, visitors and businesses in Upper Kula to conserve water through Sept. 28 while crews repair a broken water line serving the area. The request applies to the area from Upper Kimo Drive to Kanaio. Water users are being asked to limit consumption to essential needs, including drinking, cooking and hygiene. The county said residents and businesses should postpone nonessential uses, including irrigation and other outdoor water activities. Conserving water will help maintain storage levels in the Upper ...

Federal emergency declaration approved ahead of Hurricane Nolo

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President Donald Trump has approved a pre-landfall emergency declaration for Hawaii as Hurricane Nolo approaches the state, Gov. Josh Green announced Friday. The declaration covers Maui, Hawaii and Kauai counties and the city and county of Honolulu. The governor’s office said it ...

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