Pacific Inno — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Urban and Community Forestry Program awarded more than $42 million to local projects last month, as part of a national initiative.

Lahaina News — Kupu is proud to announce its partnership with the state Department of Land and Natural Resources launching Nā Manu ʻElele Steward Program. The program will employ 24 individuals to steward sensitive natural and cultural areas across the Hawaiian Islands.

Pacific Inno — Shifted Energy was recently awarded a cash prize of $150,000 in conjunction with receiving second place for the U.S. Department of Energy American-Made Net Load Forecasting Prize.

Pacific Inno — Founding organizations Hawai‘i Investment Ready, Hawai‘i Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations and the Next Gen Donor Hui sought to build this tech tool to facilitate rapid, responsive and more equitable sharing of resources for Hawai‘i.

Hawai‘i Business Magazine — An expert explains how to reverse the damage from the state’s 83,000 cesspools, including using treated wastewater for irrigation and landscaping.

Maui Now — As part of this relief effort, UHMC culinary students will prepare 1,800-2,500 meals daily to feed Maui residents who have transitioned from emergency shelters to hotels and other temporary housing situations.