Rep. Hirono and Sens. Inouye and Akaka announced today that Innovations Public Charter School will receive a $2.9 million loan from the federal government.

The Big Island school plans to use the money to refinance existing debt, add classroom space to its Kailua-Kona campus and build a soccer field and covered basketball court.

The award comes from the Ag Department’s Community Facility Direct Loan program.

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