Hawai'i State News
Hirono, Case reintroduce bill to reunite Filipino World War II veterans with children
Despite their heroic service, Congress passed the Rescission Acts of 1946 which made Filipinos ineligible for benefits granted to other World War II veterans.
Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters awarded to Native Hawaiian leaders
Edith Kekuhikuhipuʻuoneonāaliʻiōkohala Kenao Kanakaʻole, Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett and Jerald Kimo Alama Keaulana were each awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters at the April 20 meeting of the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents.
5 UH Mānoa grad programs among nation’s top 75
The rankings are based on two types of data: expert opinion about program excellence, and statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school’s faculty, research and students.
Project aims to restore Waikīkī reefs with coral nurseries, $9M grant
This initiative is one of nearly 150 projects across 30 coastal and Great Lakes states and territories that were recommended to receive a total of $562 million.
Elected officials tour U.S. Army Pacific training lands
O‘ahu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Hawai‘i Island Mayor Mitch Roth flew aboard Army Blackhawk
helicopters to view training areas, watched a combat assault and more.
Last call for conservation leaders, host sites issued by Kupu
Recent high school graduates, college graduates and young professionals looking to establish a career in conservation are strongly encouraged to apply.
DOCARE begins around-the-clock watch of Kaimana Beach monk seals
State conservation officers are monitoring endangered monk seals and their young in Honolulu.
Toastmasters District 49 to host conference April 29 – May 6
Toastmasters District 49 announces its upcoming conference, “People. Passion. Purpose.” — an event that promises to inspire attendees with informative keynote speakers and educational recognitions.
Carbon cuts, common heatwave terminology urged by Hawai‘i scientists
Two articles by University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa oceanographers highlight the limitations of carbon dioxide removal.
Certificate program for clinical research careers offered by University of Hawaiʻi
The University of Hawaiʻi is now accepting applications for its Clinical Research Professional Certificate Program, designed for those seeking a new career path in clinical research.
Seniors now eligible for additional COVID-19 bivalent booster dose
The CDC’s announcement also simplifies vaccination schedules to allow bivalent vaccines to be used for primary vaccination series, as well as boosters.
VA would prescribe medical marijuana under Schatz bill
The Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act creates a temporary, five-year safe harbor protection for veterans who use medical marijuana, and directs the VA to research how medical marijuana could help veterans better manage chronic pain and reduce opioid abuse.
CVS Health installs time delay safes in all 61 Hawaiʻi Longs Drugs locations
CVS Health has completed the installation of time delay safes in more than 9,000 of its pharmacy locations, including all 61 Longs Drugs stores in Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Justice wins Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement award
Hawaii Supreme Court Justice Sabrina S. McKenna has been honored with the prestigious 2023 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement award.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority announces Kūkulu Ola and Aloha ‘Āina programs
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority will provide funding support to programs that will perpetuate and preserve Hawaiian culture and natural resources.
Comment period extended for draft bill to update Indian Arts and Crafts Act
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs has extended the deadline for comment submission on the draft of the Amendments to Respect Traditional Indigenous Skill and Talent Act to May 19.
Pandemic drop in visitors to Molokini increased reef fish
The sudden drop in visitors to one of the world’s most popular snorkeling spots provided scientists with a unique opportunity.
Hawaiian monk seal Kaiwi gives birth to fifth pup at Kaimana Beach in Waikīkī
Hawaiian monk seal RK96, also known as Kaiwi, gave birth on April 14 to her fifth pup at Kaimana Beach in Waikīkī, Oʻahu.
Pacific Century Fellows accepting applications
The program, modeled after a White House group, is seeking community leaders in Hawai‘i.
Iconic Hawaiian vessel, Hōkūleʻa, heading for Alaska
The canoe’s latest voyage will begin Sunday, when she is transported to Juneau, Alaska.
