Hawai'i State News

To earn or retain this certification, educators must be up-to-date with the latest educational strategies and best practices.

It could be if legislation co-introduced by several Big Island state lawmakers is passed. House Bill 2736 would designate the uniquely Hawaiian hand sign as the official gesture of the state.

The vessel, slated to dock in Honolulu on Feb. 12, is not considered a threat to the people of Hawai‘i.

The bi-annual sale on Saturday offers attendees the chance to talk directly to members of the local nursery community.

The decision comes after the committee received testimony – written and oral – in overwhelming support of HB1935 earlier this week.

The Hawai‘i Police Department has slammed videos “popularizing and overplaying” the incident on social media.

Derick Camacho assaulted and bound the gift shop owner’s hands and feet with tape before he was subdued by responding police officers.

Students provided conflicting statements to officers; however, it was reported that the 12-year-old female may have “vaped” just prior to going unresponsive.

Bridges is a haumana of Hālau Manaola as well as an educator and cultural practitioner of Polynesian music and the arts.

Sommer Tokihiro holds a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from San Diego State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in History from the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo.

The event was part of the qualifying rounds for the upcoming Hawai‘i Keiki Rodeo Championships on April 13.

The vessel Malulani is a 32-foot sloop that departed Long Beach, California, Dec. 28 enroute to O’ahu with a planned arrival date of Jan. 18.

This legislation would recognize the cost-of-living challenges that hospitals in Hawai‘i and Alaska face and would increase reimbursement for hospitals in both states to ensure that they can continue to serve seniors.

The Future Caucus cultivates the next generation of national leaders with the skills to build bipartisan coalitions and pass effective legislation.

Due to high surf impact, the Wharf at Māhukona Beach Park will remain closed for repairs until further notice.

The endorsement signals that the Big Island mayor’s race is now in full swing as other unions and organizations consider which candidates they might support.

On Friday, police officers, along with Homeland Security Investigations Taskforce agents, contacted 35-year-old Dorian Thompson as he was deplaning an inbound mainland flight. 

The Feb. 4 collision took place on Mamalahoa Highway, near the intersection of Kaalualu Road in Na‘alehu.

There will be a right shoulder closure on Hawai‘i Belt Road for the installation and upgrading of telecom poles, conduits and traffic cabinets.  

The new guidance was developed collaboratively and informed by ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi practitioners, instructors and advocates.