Kohala High gets $150,000 for power work

A $150,000 project soon will provide Kohala High School with electrical upgrades.

Kohala High School received funding from the state Department of Education for improvements to a building that houses the administration offices, elementary and high school libraries and a computer lab.

The project will improve the building’s electrical capacity, replace lighting fixtures with more energy-efficient ones and add electrical outlets for technology use. The outlets in the library will provide for small meeting and teaching areas with smart-board capability that the school does not have now.

The start date of the construction work has yet to be determined.

Hele-On fares increase today

Fares will increase today on all Hele-On bus routes on Hawaii island.

The Hawaii County Transit Agency says the cash fare for all rides is $2, up from $1. The bus service was free from 2005 to July 1, 2011.

Students, riders 60 and older and certified disabled individuals now pay $1 with proper identification. There is no charge for children under 5.

Monthly passes are $45 for seniors, students and disabled individuals, and $60 for all others.

SPCA extends spaying special

The Maui Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is extending its "$40 fix" for big dogs into July.

The SPCA will arrange to spay or neuter all dogs over 40 pounds for $40 at local licensed veterinary clinics.

Call 280-0738.