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Curated local news, plus the essentials you need to close out the work day, including business tips, community announcements, and select items of the social variety. Top Headlines State to pay $449M for government worker pandemic hazard pay The Hawaiʻi Government Employees Association accepted the state’s settlement offer for pandemic hazard pay. The cost is about $150 million over previous estimates by the Department of Budget and Finance. There are two tiers of compensation for government employees who worked in person between March 2020 and March 2022. Hawaii Public Radio. University of Hawai’i Board of Regents to host six public forums on the UH president’s search The regents have scheduled six county forums to gather feedback from the general public to help inform the search for the next president of the 10-campus UH System, the state’s sole provider of public higher education. Each forum will be ninety minutes long and available in-person and virtually via Zoom. They will take place over a week-long period from April 30 to May 7, with two forums on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island, and one forum each on Kauaʻi and Maui. KITV4. SPONSORED BY HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Building a Maui Food System for the Future The Maui emergency feeding task force is taking lessons learned from the Maui fires and building a plan for resiliency. The ultimate goal is to develop institutional infrastructure and community connections that will help build food independence and resilience in Maui County. Read More  ❯❯ ‘Celebration of Life’ planned for Hawai‘i broadcast pioneer Emme Tomimbang Burns Tomimbang passed away in February while undergoing heart surgery. A celebration of life will be held on April 27 at 6 p.m. Viewers can see the livestream on kitv.com or on Youtube. KITV4. Ali‘iōlani Hale celebrates 150 years this weekend Ali‘iōlani Hale— the “House of Heavenly Kings” — first opened its doors in 1874. It was commissioned by King Kamehameha V in 1872 and was completed nearly two years later. Now to celebrate, the Judiciary History Center located on the first floor of the building is hosting a community celebration of the Hale’s 150th anniversary. A public celebration will be held at the Hale this Saturday from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Hawaii News Now. KHON2. SPONSORED BY HICKAM COMMUNITIES LLC  Best Places to Work, Gold Winner: Hickam Communities LLC Hickam Communities’ ambition to provide exceptional living experiences extends across all military branches, demonstrating our comprehensive approach to customer experience and programming. Our recognition as a “Best Place to Work” is an accolade and reflects our commitment to our employees, residents, and community. Read more ❯❯ Announcements Oceanit to bring broadband to Hawaiian Home Lands Oceanit’s team will lead an initiative to implement accessible broadband infrastructure across Hawaiian Home Lands. Oceanit’s work is a collaborative effort with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) and is a significant step toward addressing digital equality for Native Hawaiians, while also boosting the state’s economic diversity. Oceanit’s work is a vital part of a broader, nationwide endeavor to extend high-speed broadband access for all. Press Release. Business Intelligence Here are some tips, advice, or business content that may be useful to Hawaiʻi’s working professionals. More Women Work in Nonprofits. So Why Do Men End Up Leading Them? | Harvard Business Review Am I entitled to overtime pay? Everything you need to know about the new salary rules | Fast Company Businesses are betting on amenities to boost their return-to-office push | Quartz Don’t like your job? Quit for a rival firm | The Economist Movers & Makers See who’s moving on or moving up in your industry and submit your profile to this exclusive directory for professionals based in Hawai‘i. Scott Kuioka President Island Insurance Nova Kim Vice President IC International Today’s Hawaiʻi View Paddle Surfing at Kewalos. Photo: David Croxford Unique & Accessible Reporting in Hawaiʻi  Subscribe for just $2 per month  Got feedback? We’d love to hear your thoughts about Today’s Hawaiʻi News! TELL US MORE Manage my preferences | View newsletter in a browser You received this email because you signed up for Today’s Hawaiʻi News or because it is included in your Hawaii Business subscription. General Inquiries: (808) 537-9500 Advertising/Sponsorships: (808) 534-7124 ©2024 Hawaii Business Magazine | 1088 Bishop Street LL2, Honolulu, HI 96813