Aerial line inspections planned
To improve system reliability, Hawaii Electric Light Co. will conduct aerial line inspections of its major overhead transmission lines from Monday to Friday.
The islandwide inspections are scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exact times and routes will depend on weather.
Info: 969-6666.
Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation scholarships awarded
The Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation, Inc. has awarded nine Big Island seniors college scholarship awards in its annual Legacy Scholarship program.
Ka‘u High School senior Chloe Gan and Tanner Riley from the Hawaii Preparatory Academy were each awarded $5,000 scholarships as finalists in the state-wide competition. Seven seniors from Big Island schools each received $2,000 scholarships. The students were among 62 recipients, one from each qualifying public and independent schools in the state, who received scholarships based on academic achievement, community service and financial need.
Gan is the daughter of Mary and Thomas Sugrue and has been active in school and community endeavors throughout high school. She will attend the University of Portland this fall.
Riley is the son of Tara and Bryan Riley of Kailua-Kona. A National Merit Semifinalist, Riley’s academic excellence earned him a place on the headmaster’s list throughout high school. He will attend Dartmouth College in New Hampshire this fall.
Recipients of $2,000 from the public schools in the Hawaii School District are Leilani Pupuhi of Honokaa High and Intermediate School, Chayna Yoshida of Keaau High School, Gabrielle Tabbada of Kealakehe High School, Cosette Daniels of Pahoa High and Intermediate School and Kiaria Nakamura of Waiakea High School.
The Takitani award recipients of $2,000 for the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools are Naneaikealaula Thomas of Kamehameha Schools Hawaii and Darien Jones of Parker School.
Technology education program next summer
A Digital Alliance program will be offered for high school students across the state in the summer of 2018.
It is a partnership between Microsoft, Maui Economic Development Board’s Women in Technology Project and the state of Hawaii.
There will be one Microsoft Digi Camp for designated schools on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii Island. Digi Camps offer the latest in advanced code training and help address the need for digital education and workforce readiness.
There will also be one Microsoft YouthSpark program on each island. YouthSpark is a global initiative to increase access for all youth to learn computer science.
In addition, Microsoft Imagine Academy (free career certifications) will be offered to designated schools. The academy provides educators and students with digital curriculum and certifications for fundamental technology skills.
Info: Mapu Quitazol, mapu@medb.orgm, 875-2343.
West Hawaii students graduate Azusa Pacific University
Three West Hawaii students graduated from Azusa Pacific University on May 6, 2017, and joined approximately 1,700 graduates at the spring commencement ceremonies.
Keawe Alapai of Holualoa earned a Bachelor of Science in business: international business. Bronya Cacal of Kailua-Kona graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry. Richard Creitz of Kailua-Kona earned a Bachelor of Arts in business management.