Education

More than 52,000 breakfasts and 93,000 lunches were served as of June 30 at 74 participating public schools via U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Seamless Summer Option.

A quick look at news from throughout the state and beyond.

Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division will collect back-to-school supplies at Kona and Hilo Walmart stores; nonprofit also hosting Christmas in July campaign with iconic Red Kettles ringing out at the Kona store to collect donations for families in need.

A quick look at news from throughout the state and beyond.

The grants — each up to $500 — help educators on O‘ahu, Maui and Hawai‘i Island purchase classroom supplies, books, technology, equipment and other resources that support student learning.

University on July 1 will implement the updated policy and procedures on an interim basis systemwide; requires activities follow reasonable, viewpoint-neutral standards such as managing noise levels, designating appropriate posting areas and ensuring building access remains unobstructed.

Researchers compiled 242 documented deaths of the native Hawaiian short-eared owl and found trauma accounted for 62%; within those cases, two-thirds were linked to vehicle collisions or occurred in close proximity to roadways.

New endowment will expand peer tutoring and empower student voices throughout the university’s flagship campus on Oʻahu.

Science educators around the world will get a front-row seat to groundbreaking research and innovation from the university and the company PocketLab during a free virtual unconference in July.

The gift is the largest annual contribution Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawaiʻi has made through Taste of Hilo and reflects the organization’s longstanding commitment to supporting higher education and student success on Hawaiʻi Island.

About 500 students ages 13 to 18 years old attended the June 20 exploratory event aimed at fostering future generations of aviation professionals.

Two subjects at the university’s flagship campus on O’ahu also placed in the world’s top 50. Another four were ranked in the world’s top 150.

Kealakehe High School senior Giselle Minez-Cruz and Makua Lani Christian Academy senior Aysha Pham were the 2026 Kaimana Scholars from Hawaiʻi County.

Hawaiʻi Police Department is hosting a school supply drop box at Hilo Police Station, located at 349 Kapiʻolani St., in Hilo as part of the effort. Community members are encouraged to donate new school supplies for East Hawaiʻi Keiki and can do so now.

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green appointed Eric Pōmaikaʻi Gee, the only U.S. citizen selected to participate in a 2025 Antarctic expedition led by explorer Robert Swan, to the board, pending confirmation by the Hawaiʻi Senate.

University of Hawaiʻi seeks person to fill newly created position of associate vice president for workforce development, serving as primary architect for cohesive workforce strategy throughout all 10 of its campuses.

This year’s contest theme was “Make Every Drop Count,” emphasizing the importance of conserving drinking water, which is connected to the county Department of Water Supply mission to provide customers with an adequate and continuous supply of safe drinking water in a financially responsible manner.

Winners Rianne Angelique Kealohaokalani Kalama Empaynado and Mari Iwata were honored during the club’s Scholarship Dinner Reception, which also featured Hilo-born kānaka maoli surf journalist and communications and marketing professional Daniel Ikaika Ito as keynote speaker.

The 15 high school seniors students awarded throughout the state will each receive $5,000 in financial assistance; all to be honored during special event June 14 on Oʻahu.

Applications accepted now for August 2026 cohort of 1-year Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Specialist Certificate, which prepares students for careers in cesspool conversion, sustainable wastewater installation.