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Emergency Preparedness Resources for Hawaiʻi Residents

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It’s tax season, and we’re here to make it easier for you. Our Tax Resources webpage is packed with information you need to file your […]

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Enter the 2026 CLH Youth Writing & Art Contest!

Children’s Literature Hawai‘i (CLH) invites youth to showcase their creativity in the 2026 Writing & Art Contest! Whether your passion is poetry or visual art, […]

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As technology advances, electronic waste (e-waste) continues to grow, and improper disposal can harm our environment. E-Opala is dedicated to tackling this issue by providing […]

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ALERT | In holiday observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, all public libraries will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.

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