SENATOR LORRAINE R. INOUYE ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR EAST HAWAIʻI CULTURAL CENTER RESTORATION PROJECT

HILO, HAWAIʻI - Senator Lorraine R. Inouye (District 1 – Hilo, Paukaʻa, Papaikou, Pepeʻekeo) announced the release of $200,000 in general obligation bond funds from Governor Josh Green for a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Grant-in-Aid (GIA) project supporting the restoration of the East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center.

The funding will support plans and construction for restoration improvements to the East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center, a longstanding community space dedicated to arts, culture, education, and public programming in Hilo.

“I want to thank Governor Green and his administration for recognizing the importance of investing in community and cultural spaces that serve East Hawaiʻi,” said Senator Inouye. “The East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center has played a meaningful role in supporting local artists, preserving culture, and bringing our community together for generations. These funds will help ensure the center can continue serving residents and visitors for years to come.”

The project qualifies as a grant pursuant to Chapter 42F, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, and reflects the state’s continued investment in preserving community resources and strengthening Hawaiʻi’s cultural infrastructure.