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Hawai'i officials urge increased biosecurity amid avian flu concerns

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) Animal Industry Division is urging poultry operations and bird owners to enhance biosecurity measures against avian influenza.

By Aloha State News | Jan 17, 2025

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2023: Hawaii ranks 44th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $1,106,000

In 2023, Hawaii received $1,106,000 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 44th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

By Aloha State News | Jan 9, 2025

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Hawaii receives 1 EDA grant totaling $150,000 for technical assistance in 2023

By Aloha State News | Dec 28, 2024

Hawaii received one grant totaling $150,000 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Hawaii receives 1 EDA grant totaling $656,000 for planning in 2023

By Aloha State News | Dec 27, 2024

Hawaii received one grant totaling $656,000 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Hawaii receives 1 EDA grant totaling $300,000 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023

By Aloha State News | Dec 26, 2024

Hawaii received one grant totaling $300,000 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Hawaii inflation rate lower than national average as of October 2024

By Aloha State News | Nov 21, 2024

As of October 2024, Hawaii experienced a 20.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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EDA funds 3 projects to support economic development in Hawaii during 2023

By Aloha State News | Nov 21, 2024

Hawaii ranked 45th in the US after receiving three EDA grants to fund economic development projects in 2023.

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VA provides 29.2% more home purchase loans in Hawaii in Q3

By Aloha State News | Nov 15, 2024

There were 482 VA home purchases in Hawaii in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $358.3 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Number of VA loans issued in Hawaii increased by 171.5% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Aloha State News | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 543 home loans in Hawaii, totaling $398.1 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Hawaii in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Aloha State News | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 17 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Hawaii during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 32 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Hawaii increases from 2022 to 2023

By Aloha State News | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Hawaii in the fiscal year 2023 was $687,161, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Hawaii declines from Q2 to Q3

By Aloha State News | Nov 6, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Hawaii in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $743,360, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Common Cause Hawaii advises patience as vote count continues

By Aloha State News | Nov 5, 2024

Hawaii voters have until 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 5, to cast their ballots in person or return their mail ballots for the 2024 presidential election.

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Average VA home loan amount in Hawaii falls in Q3

By Aloha State News | Nov 3, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Hawaii during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $733,219, a 0.6% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Hawaii increases from Q2 to Q3

By Aloha State News | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Hawaii during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $827,861, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 482 home purchase loans in Hawaii in Q3

By Aloha State News | Oct 28, 2024

There were 482 VA home purchase loans issued in Hawaii in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $358.3 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Hawaii ranks 26th in total VA home loans during Q3

By Aloha State News | Oct 25, 2024

Hawaii ranked 26th in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 543 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Hawaii ranked 2nd in average VA home loan amount in Q3

By Aloha State News | Oct 22, 2024

With $733,219 in home loans issued, Hawaii ranked second in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 543 home loans in Hawaii totaling $398.1 million in Q3

By Aloha State News | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 543 home loans totaling $398.1 million in Hawaii during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Inflation in Hawaii lower than national average as of September 2024

By Aloha State News | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, Hawaii experienced a 20% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.