SNAP

COVID-19 emergency payments for food assistance will be extended through the middle of November. Governor David Ige has signed an emergency proclamation that lengthens the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program's disaster emergency relief period.

Gov. David Ige has extended additional public benefits for those facing food insecurity through July.

SNAP and financial assistance applications and renewals returned to in-person services this week. Online services and call centers under the state Department of Human Services will still be available.

A new study highlighting the impact of the pandemic on food insecurity found that Hawaiʻi is about average compared to the rest of the country. HPR’s Casey Harlow has more.

Starting Oct. 1, families across the country receiving SNAP benefits will see an average increase of $36 per person, per month. But Hawaiʻi residents could see more aid than most, according to a Department of Human Services administrator.

The head of the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association shares his thoughts on Gov. David Ige's message to visitors to stay away; Honolulu Civil Beat reporter discusses the City Prosecutor's decision not to pursue a case against officers accused of shooting a minor; the Hawaii Department of Human Services talks about the boost in SNAP benefits families should see this month; a retired Army Colonel and the head of the Pohakuloa Training Area share their perspective on the Army's proposal to retain 30,000 acres of land for training; and the head of the Hawaii Bicycling League talk about the upcoming Century Challenge.

The head of the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association shares his thoughts on Gov. David Ige's message to visitors to stay away; Honolulu Civil Beat reporter discusses the City Prosecutor's decision not to pursue a case against officers accused of shooting a minor; the Hawaii Department of Human Services talks about the boost in SNAP benefits families should see this month; a retired Army Colonel and the head of the Pohakuloa Training Area share their perspective on the Army's proposal to retain 30,000 acres of land for training; and the head of the Hawaii Bicycling League talk about the upcoming Century Challenge.

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