West Hawaii Today – Legislatively Speaking

WHMCadmin on May 30, 2017

The Legislature passed a state budget that appropriates $14.1 billion in total operating funds for fiscal year 2018, i.e., July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Our House District 7 received over $130 million for infrastructure and additional funds to support organizations in our district that will improve the quality of life for our community. We have funds for our schools, highways, airports, harbors, hospitals, Hawaii Community College at Palamanui and Hapuna Beach State Park. The list of organizations include West Hawaii Mediation Center, Kipuka O Ke Ola, Ka Ahahui O Ka Nahelehele, Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative, Habitat For Humanity, Waimea Nui Community Development Corporation, Kailapa Community Association, Hamakua Health Center, Hulihee Palace and Lai-o-Pua 2020.

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Join us this weekend in Waikoloa

WHMCadmin on May 8, 2017

Charity Walk is this Saturday, May 13th!!

It’s that time again! Hawaii Visitor Industry puts on this annual “Superwalk” to benefit Big Island charities and non-profits. This year we invite you to enjoy the morning with us; walking (3.7 miles), eating, laughing and enjoying the beautiful Waikoloa weather.
This year, all registrations will be accepted online here. Once you sign up, let us know that you will be walking with us so we can coordinate a meeting time and place prior to the walk.
If you would like to know more about this event and why the funds are an important piece of our annual fundraising, please contact us!
*Keep in mind, you do not have to walk, all donations through sign up are put into our “pot” which will be received by our organization when the fundraiser is complete.

Location: 

Queens Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Resort
Date: Saturday, May 13, 2017
Time: 7:00am – pau (approx. 2 hours)
Cost: $35 donation (includes participation in the walk, entertainment and ONO food afterwards)