An application designed to help the public to engage with their government was recently launched as an initiative of the Pacific Resource Partnership, which is a not-for-profit organization that represents the Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters, the largest construction union in the state, and more than 240 of Hawai‘i’s top contractors. KAKOU, Hawai‘i’s first ever civic … [Read more...] about Civic Engagement App Aims to Increase Participation in Government
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Pacific Whale Foundation launches whale and dolphin tracking app
Are you a citizen scientist who wants to track whales and dolphins? There is an app for that. Pacific Whale Foundation's new Whale & Dolphin Tracker application is now available for download from the App Store and Google Play. W&D Tracker was developed by researchers at PWF in partnership with International Underwater Explorations, a GIS (geospatial information … [Read more...] about Pacific Whale Foundation launches whale and dolphin tracking app
Rideshare company Lyft launches on Maui today
Lyft, the nation's fastest growing and newest ridesharing service, becomes available today on Maui (yes, the company retired their pink mustaches a couple years ago, but whatever). The company, similar to Uber, allows users to request drivers with the touch of a single button, and payment is completed through the app on your phone. One of the highlights of Lyft is the … [Read more...] about Rideshare company Lyft launches on Maui today
Maui County offering new COMConnect mobile phone app to connect residents to non-emergency services
In an effort to better connect residents with county services, the County of Maui is now offering a free mobile phone app that would allow people to alert officials to non-emergency problems and then monitor how officials correct those issues, according to a county news release sent out on Mar. 30. “Powered by SeeClickFix Inc. technology, COMConnect (short for County of Maui … [Read more...] about Maui County offering new COMConnect mobile phone app to connect residents to non-emergency services
Hawaii State Library Now Loans Netbooks And EMagazines
Netbooks, eMagazines and a mobile app are among the new free services offered by the Hawaii State Public Library System. The HSPLS also has added services to help patrons learn how to speak the Hawaiian language. The HSPLS Mobile Netbook Loan Program offers netbook computers for loan at 37 public libraries across the state. The netbooks will be available for a three-week loan … [Read more...] about Hawaii State Library Now Loans Netbooks And EMagazines