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State preservation plan open for public review

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The Hawaii Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources has opened the 30-day public review period for the draft Statewide Historic Preservation Plan, Papahana Kāʻeuʻeu: Hawaiʻi’s Plan for Living Heritage Stewardship. The plan will guide how the state, county agencies, Native Hawaiian organizations and communities work together to identify, protect and steward Hawaii’s historic and cultural resources from 2026 through 2034. The draft plan reflects the statewide public input conducted in 2022 and 2025, including public meetings in 2022, ...

Hawaii Gas accepting summer hire program applications

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Hawaii Gas, the state’s only regulated gas utility, has begun recruiting for this year’s Summer Hire program from May 26-Aug. 24. Summer Hire positions are available at locations in Honolulu, Kapolei, Kahului, Hilo, Kona and Lihue. Physical and clerical roles are available. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and have reliable transportation to and from work. Open positions are listed at hawaiigas.com/careers.

Maui County Federal Credit Union accepting applications for $1,000 scholarships

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Maui County Federal Credit Union is offering $1,000 scholarships for 10 local students pursuing higher education through its Scholarship Program. MCFCU said recipients will be chosen through a random drawing, each receiving a $1,000 scholarship toward continuing their education. Applicants can go to mauicountyfcu.org for details and eligibility requirements. Completed applications must be submitted no later than May 31. For questions, email MCFCU at hello@mauicountyfcu.org.

MEO offers pre-employment services for recently released inmates

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Maui Economic Opportunity’s Being Empowered and Strong Together offers a pre-employment training program for recently incarcerated individuals that includes financial support for credentialing and certifications in trade jobs. Individuals who have been released within the past three years are eligible for the program, which aims to assist enrollees to become job ready as they reintegrate into the community. BEST staff help applicants apply for jobs and obtain credentials and certifications, such as Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Guard Employee (GDE) License and CPR/First Aid ...

County launches Molokai deed restriction pilot program

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The Maui County Department of Housing has launched a voluntary deed restriction pilot program for Molokai aimed at preserving long-term housing. The program is offering grants of up to $100,000 to qualified applicants who agree to a voluntary 25-year deed restriction. To be eligible, homeowners must earn less than 140% of the county’s area median income, occupy the property as their primary residence and own no other residential property. Homes must be located on Molokai, classified as owner-occupied under Maui County Code and free of other mortgages, deed restrictions and tax ...