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Peaceful Route 11 protest in Hilo calls for end to mass deportations; opposes ICE budget hike

More than 250 demonstrators were also gathering to honor the lives of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were recently killed by federal law enforcement in Minneapolis.

Mother’s Day also celebrated by women who foster children needing a loving home

Since 2020, the Omerod family has taken in more than 20 foster children and counting from East Hawaiʻi. Michelle Omerod said: “God knows it’s not easy,” but added it’s rewarding.

Social Security’s 8.7% increase could effect eligibility for SNAP households in Hawaiʻi

SNAP eligibility and benefit amounts are based on income limits set by the United States Department of Agriculture and the Food and Nutrition Services.

UH Mānoa project addresses low pay for early childhood educators in Hawaiʻi

“People make more money working [in fast food] than in early childhood education. This is a disservice to staff who work hard daily and a disservice to children.” — a licensed center director in a UH Manoa report

Congress Moving Law on Deepfakes

On Friday, the US Senate passed bipartisan legislation that would direct DHS to conduct an annual study of deepfakes and similar content.