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U.S. Census Bureau also reports fewer women in the same category gave birth during the past decade.

Hawaiian language immersion programs throughout the islands are growing fast. Fast enough they are strained to keep up with the demand, needing more qualified teachers; a University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo program director and educator is dedicated to filling the gap.

Five of the university flagship campus subject areas placed in the top 1% around the globe while another four garnered 2% honors in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject.

Many of the priorities have been discussed over the past several sessions, including housing, healthcare, education, food security and more.

Hawai‘i County Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission is taking nominations from the public through the end of January.

U.S. senator and Hawai’i Democrat answered questions about rising costs, federal funding, health care, education and more.

U.S. senator from Hawai’i speaks with several Hawai’i Island chambers of commerce; nearly 250 residents turn out for community meeting in Waimea

Hawai‘i U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz launches guide to learn more about how major changes to health care, food assistance and other services, as well as education and taxes, will affect thousands of island residents because of the new fedeal tax law.

Graduates from the Hawaiʻi Community College Manono and Pālamanui campuses and the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo will celebrate commencement on Friday and Saturday.

Kumukahi Health + Wellness is hosting the annual Big Island AIDS Walk this Saturday to raise money for local programs supporting people living with HIV/AIDS.

Hilo Union Elementary School Principal Bryan Arbles, Keonepoko Elementary School Principal Kasey Eisenhour and Hōnaunau Elementary School Principal Noreen Kunitomo are among 15 principals statewide to receive the honor and who could win $25,000.

Kiane Prietto from Kanu o ka ʻĀina hopes to end Hawaiʻi’s tenure as the extinction capital of the world as she vies for the title of: “America’s Favorite Teacher.”

The program currently operates 92 classrooms on 74 Hawai‘i Department of Education campuses statewide.

An ancient calendar system found at the Hapaialiʻi heiau near Kahaluʻu Beach Park on Hawaiʻi Island dates back between 1411 and 1465.

New innovative initiative at Kealakehe Elementary and Intermediate schools not only improves attendance but ensures students have a safe, consistent way to get to school while fostering more connections between them.

National Engineers Week will be celebrated next week with the theme “Design Your Future,” which is a recognition of the limitless possibilities in engineering.

Expedition Dinosaur: Into the Deep debuts at ʻImiloa from Feb. 7 to May 4 with animatronics, fossils and interactive displays that immerse visitors in prehistoric waters.

Bills focus on taxes, education and health as long-term measures that give Hawaiʻi’s youth more future opportunity.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa was the only nursing school in Hawaiʻi to be ranked for online education in a recent list.

Summer tuition will match fall and spring semester costs at just $131 per credit for Hawai‘i residents, which will allow students to save money, graduate faster and explore new interests while staying on track academically.