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Multigenerational portrait painted of Pacific Islands Region volunteers in new Red Cross data
One Hawaiʻi family embodies the trend, showing how service shared across generations is shaping the future of Red Cross volunteerism; demographic estimates show people of all ages — from Gen Z to the Silent Generation — help make up the nearly 1,900 volunteers who support the American Red Cross in the Pacific Islands Region.
Boater rescued after vessel capsizes west of Guam
A 58-year-old boater was rescued in waters west of Guam after his vessel capsized amid rough seas.
Governors from 14 states, 1 territory become allies for public health with new nonpartisan initiative
The Governors Public Health Alliance will help U.S. states and territories coordinate and address health threats across state lines.
Best case scenario: Coral will be impacted by projected unprecedented acidification of waters around main Hawaiian islands
New study from researchers at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology also provides hope that that impact could be manageable; meanwhile, five Indo-Pacific coral species received critical habitat protections this week, potentially preventing their mass extinction.
Pre-flight ag inspections for domestic departures from Honolulu to take extra time
Staffing capacity issues mean travelers to the mainland, Alaska or Guam with flights out of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport will have fewer stations where their baggage can be checked for plants, insects and hazardous plant diseases.
Affordable Shipping for All Act takes on unfair shipping practices
Hawai‘i Democrat U.S. Rep. Ed Case reintroduces House Resolution 380 to end what he calls “discriminatory and exclusionary” practices that drive up costs and make life harder for millions of Americans living in non-contiguous states and U.S. territories.
University of Hawai‘i voyage to Wake Island, Johnston Atoll explores links across Pacific
Wake and Johnston are isolated coral atolls 2,300 miles and 800 miles southwest of Honolulu, respectively.
Hawai‘i arrivals decrease in June; Big Island numbers follow suit, but spending increases
Hawai‘i Island welcomed 156,999 visitors last month which is 1.1% less than the 158,739 during June in 2023 and 4% less than the 163,564 in 2019 in June 2019. Spending by visitors on Hawai‘i Island totaled $283.3 million in June this year, 7.5% more than the $263.4 million in June last year and a huge 37.6% increase from the $205.8 million visitors spent in June 5 years ago.
Paul Scolari selected as superintendent of Kaloko-Honokōhau and Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Parks
Scolari is a 29-year veteran of the National Park Service and has worked at numerous parks, including completing a six-month detail as acting superintendent of War in the Pacific National Historical Park and American Memorial Park in Guam and Saipan. He most recently served as superintendent of Dinosaur National Monument in Colorado and Utah.
Integrated Hawai‘i Pacific Hydrogen Hub applies for federal funding
Hawai‘i State Energy Office leads broad consortium to obtain federal support for regional clean hydrogen hub
Bank of Hawaii Volunteers Teach Children to Save
More than 4,500 students in 31 schools and locations throughout the state of Hawai‘i, Guam, Saipan and Palau received lessons on the importance of saving from Bank of Hawaii.
Coast Guard Responds to Busy Holiday Weekend
The Coast Guard responded to several cases in the Hawaiian Islands, American Samoa and Guam over Presidents’ Day weekend.
Conference Strengthens Pacific Island Pipeline Into STEM Careers
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo hosted a conference in January for educators from Hawaiʻi and 10 Pacific Island nations.
STUDY: Improved Health in Pacific-Region Children
A community-randomized clinical trial of the Children’s Healthy Living Program (CHL), based at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
Legislation to Increase Federal Resources for Migrants
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawai‘i-02) joined a coalition of lawmakers in reintroducing the Compact Impact Relief Act.
