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Student-led summit connects local youth with global peers through science, technology, engineering, math
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Hawaiʻi Community College chancellor announces retirement

Annual EPIC system update scheduled later this week

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Parks and Recreation offering meals for keiki through federal Summer Food Service Program

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Big Island News
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding runaway teen girl
Police ask anyone who may have information on the girl’s whereabouts to contact the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
Kō Education Center launches new 1st-year start for Hawaiʻi Community College in Honoka‘a
The pilot program in Honoka‘a is designed to serve up to 20 students during its first year.
Hurricane season prompts Red Cross to prepare new volunteers for disaster response, recovery
Red Cross Pacific Islands Region is seeking volunteers to undergo Shelter Hero training for swift emergency response during El Niño’s increased storm threat.
Report highlights impact of political considerations on humanities, social sciences research
A national report, co-authored by University of Hawaiʻi sociologist Ashley Rubin, examined concerns about declining public confidence in the humanities and the impact of ideological commitments on scholarship in some academics.
Student-led summit connects local youth with global peers through science, technology, engineering, math
Hawaiʻi International Science Experience is hosting a five-day program designed to break barriers and connect local and global youth in STEM.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General leads multi-state effort urging Formula 1 to end tobacco product sponsorships
Hawaiʻi is co-leading a coalition of attorneys general from 19 states and jurisdictions in calling on the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nicotine products, including nicotine pouches.
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News briefs for June 4: L&L Texas, free Toyota, provisional licenses, bad cheese bread and food philanthropy
A quick look at news stories from throughout the state and beyond.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 5-11: National Donut Day, Puna Taiko Summer Festival, ‘Songs of the Sea’ and more
It’s another week full of a unique variety of fun events, activities and more on the Big Island. Check out the top 10 things to do now!
‘Our Team, Hawaiʻi’s Team’: NCAA championship trophy tour celebrates University of Hawaiʻi men’s volleyball title
Additional events throughout the state, including other University of Hawaiʻi campuses, also are being planned.
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West Maui’s energy future is the focus of upcoming community meeting, June 12
Lahaina Strong and the Hawai‘i State Energy Office will host a community meeting on June 12, focused on the future of energy in West Maui and Hawai‘i’s goal of achieving 100% renewable energy by 2045.
HMSA extends primary care payment model transition by six months
Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association announced Monday it will extend the transition period for its new primary care physician payment model by six months, giving doctors the option to delay implementation until Jan. 1, 2027. The move follows discussions with Gov. Josh Green, the state and primary care physicians over concerns about practice continuity and member […]
Hawaiʻi expands Family Leave Law
Gov. Josh Green has signed Act 13 into law, expanding the Hawaiʻi Family Leave Law to allow eligible employees to take family leave for a qualifying military exigency involving an employee’s child, spouse, reciprocal beneficiary, sibling, grandchild, or parent serving in the United States Armed Forces. The law takes effect July 1, according to the Hawaiʻi Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
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Red Cross to train shelter volunteers ahead of active, busy hurricane season
Due to El Niño, Red Cross is offering its free Shelter Hero training to help volunteers become a crucial lifeline for people in need amid increasing disasters.
University of Hawaiʻi sociologist helps author study on the politicization of humanities in academics
A national report, co-authored by University of Hawaiʻi sociologist Ashley Rubin, uncovers the influence of political considerations on humanities and social sciences research.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General is calling on Formula 1 to end tobacco product sponsorships
Attorney General Anne Lopez and attorneys general from 19 states are urging Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile and Formula 1 to stop sponsorships with tobacco and nicotine products.




