Encouraging Hawai‘i Island residents to get vaccinated; Reality Check with Civil Beat: Tourism industry; Initiative to reduce waste and create jobs in Hilo; Teacher Appreciation Week
Encouraging Hawai‘i Island residents to get vaccinated | Link
State health officials on all islands are urging residents to get their COVID-19 vaccines. We reached out to the state health department on the Big Island where three large clinics are scheduled this week. Jason Dela Cruz, a planner with the Office for Public Health Preparedness, shared the latest.
Reality Check with Civil Beat: Reshaping Hawai‘i's tourism industry | Full Article
Honolulu Civil Beat’s reality check Monday looked at a major discussion about our number one economic driver--tourism. Business reporter Stewart Yerton shared the story with us.
Initiative to reduce waste and create jobs in Hilo | Link
State Senator Laura Acasio represents Hilo, taking over the seat of Kai Kahele at the start of this year. She’s wasted no time in getting down to big changes. Acasio requested funding from the state for a new initiative that would help small business owners reduce their dependence on single-use plastics. The ambitious project didn’t make it to the budget this time around, but we spoke to her about community members in Hilo moving forward anyway.
Recognizing important educators for Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week kicked off Monday and what better way to recognize the important role teachers play in our lives than to talk to one. Christina Torres teaches eighth grade English at Punahou School. She told us about teaching in current times, what post-pandemic education might look like, and how everyone can show their appreciation for teachers.
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