Hawaii Receives $9.5M Federal Grant to Remove PFAS from Water Systems
The EPA has awarded Hawaii $9.457 million to address PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ and other emerging contaminants in drinking water systems, as reported by multiple sources. The funding is part of a $144.5 million regional allocation aimed at helping communities test for and remove these persistent chemicals that have been linked to various health issues. Hawaii […]
Credit Union and Airline Expand Financial Education Program for Maui Youth
HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union and Southwest Airlines continue their partnership to provide Maui students with financial education and leadership training through student-operated credit unions. The program has expanded from one to three Maui schools since 2023. HawaiiUSA operates three student-run credit unions at Maui schools, up from one in 2023. Southwest Airlines sponsors student travel […]