Hawai'i State News
UH Mānoa ranks in world’s top 2.5% for education, employability, faculty, research
The flagship campus of the 10-campus University of Hawai‘i System placed No. 505 out of 20,531 universities ranked by the Center for World University Rankings.
American Judicature Society receives $100,000 in donations
The American Judicature Society, a nonprofit organization that works to protect the integrity of the American justice system and educate the public about the judicial process, has received a total of $100,000 in donations.
Hawaiʻi Department of Public Safety’s K9 Kahu receives protective vest from nonprofit
The Hawaiʻi Department of Public Safety’s Narcotics Enforcement Division received a protective vest for K9 Kahu that was provided by a nonprofit.
Hawaiian Telcom promotes Jamie Kawamoto to vice president – brand marketing
Jamie Kawamoto’s responsibilities include brand strategy, retail marketing and more.
Gov. Green issues flag order to honor late State Senator Sam Slom
This action is taken to honor the late State Senator Sam Slom, longtime state legislator, who died Sunday following an illness.
UH professor joins fellowship program at UC Davis nursing school
Donna-Marie Palakiko’s project focuses on addressing asthma inequities among Native Hawaiians through the implementation and testing of a culturally tailored mHealth tool.
Statewide coffee conference to be held on Kauaʻi June 15-17
This year, the Hawaiʻi Coffee Association conference will be held on Kauaʻi and feature interactive workshops on cupping, roasting, green grading, brewing, grinding and field grafting.
Jehovah’s Witnesses travel to Hawai‘i for outreach to Tagalog residents
Over 220 Tagalog Jehovah’s Witnesses from throughout the United States are traveling to Hawai‘i in May.
Kauaʻi man turns fish, octopus into art using Japanese method of gyotaku
Desmond Thain is a Kauaʻi police officer who also is a coveted artist who creates artwork out of fish and octopus using the traditional Japanese method of gyotaku.
Will Hawai‘i’s Iam Tongi be the next ‘American Idol’?
Willaim “Iam” Tongi from Kahuku, O‘ahu, will take the “American Idol” stage for his last time this season during the popular TV singing competition’s live finale today beginning at 2 p.m. Hawai‘i Standard Time, facing off against fellow finalists Colin Stough and Megan Danielle.
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Summer Showcase and Expo this June
This rare opportunity will allow visitors to tour the USS Frank J. Petersen Jr homeported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
Hawai‘i Gov. Green traveling to Washington state to meet with officials working to solve homelessness
While on his trip, the governor will meet with government officials and others working to solve homelessness, housing and health care issues in Washington state.
Pacific Heartbeat announces 12th season highlighting Pacific Islander culture
The documentary series consists of four new episodes that showcase the diversity and complexity of Pacific Islander culture.
Hirono, others reintroduce bicameral bill to expand access to birth control
Companion legislation was also introduced in the House by Representatives Ayanna Pressley, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ami Bera.
Federal disaster recovery reform bill introduced by senators Schatz, Collins
The Reforming Disaster Recovery Act would strengthen the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s disaster recovery program for states, local governments, and tribes.
Voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa to begin first leg of Alaska Heritage Sail
Voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa is scheduled to depart Juneau for Yakutat on Friday morning to begin the first leg of the Alaska Heritage Sail.
Bishop Museum awarded $500,000 grant to preserve, digitize important plant repository
U.S. senators Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz helped secure the grant for the Bishop Museum in Honolulu.
Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green helps trapped driver in Waikōloa rollover crash
The former longtime Big Island physician and his motorcade were on their way Thursday morning to the dedication ceremony for a new solar facility when they witnessed the crash happen
Extinction Prevention Act to protect imperiled wildlife, plants, introduced by Hirono
Senator Mazie K. Hirono is a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. She introduced the Act ahead of Endangered Species Day.
Hirono resolution recognizing May as AANHPI Heritage Month is passed by Senate
Companion legislation was introduced by Rep. Judy Chu, who – like Sen. Hirono – sits on the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.
