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To Aid Volcano Victims, Hawaii First Thinks Small

PYMNTS

A volcanic eruption on the archipelago’s Big Island in early May sent lava flowing down from Mount Kilauea into nearby communities, causing severe damage to homes and properties and forcing nearly 2,000 residents to evacuate the area. Hawaii First is approaching the housing crunch by thinking small. A Big Push for Small Housing Units.

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Bank of Hawaii's Profit Rises on Commercial, Residential Mortgages

American Banker

Bank of Hawaii expanded lending for residential mortgages and commercial real estate, boosting its third-quarter profit.

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Building A Destination For Campground Reviews (And Reservations)

PYMNTS

Years were spent building up the content and community. They then become ranked on leaderboards split into regions (Mid-Atlantic, California and Hawaii and the Midwest). Smith pointed out that the platform has a vibrant community of people who are passionate about camping — just like they are.

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A Roadie For Everyone

PYMNTS

He further noted, “I love the way we take care of the community. After a little under a year in business the app has 300K downloads and 22K drivers nationwide, even in far flung regions like Alaska and Hawaii. “Usually, packages bounce through four trucks and then on to an airplane. We’re honestly built on neighborliness.”

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Hurricane Insurance: What is Covered & What is Not Covered

MyBankTracker

However: There are many exclusions, caveats, and restrictions you should be aware of on these policies as you seek to insure a property in a hurricane-prone region. Wind damage can also affect power lines and knock out power grids in an affected region for days, weeks, or even months. Connecticut. Massachusetts. Mississippi.

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Power Trip: New Technologies From Tesla, Mercedes, Ikea, And Others Could Hold The Key To Widespread Solar Adoption

CB Insights

However, despite lithium ion’s packaging as an ecofriendly alternative, the material has taken an environmental toll on the regions that it’s mined in. Local communities in the lithium triangle are fighting against the industry’s usage of water and land.