#Hawai‘i

Sun Noodle Sura Tanmen issues recall in Hawai‘i for undeclared fish

To date, there have been no reports of illness or adverse events attributed to the recalled product.

LPGA to debut new tournament at exclusive Nanea Golf Club on Hawai‘i Island with $4M purse

The Nanea Cup will bring together the world’s best LPGA Tour athletes and elite collegiate golfers in a first-of-its-kind competition celebrating both the present and future of women’s golf.

Red Cross volunteers stage in Hawai‘i on way to help following Super Typhoon Bavi

The massive storm passed over Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands fewer than 3 months after Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

University of Hawai‘i launches historic early phase clinical cancer research center

“For the first time in state history, qualifying cancer patients will have the opportunity to access promising investigational therapies here in Hawai‘i, without traveling thousands of miles to medical centers on the U.S. mainland,” said Dr. Naoto T. Ueno, medical director of the new Hoʻōla Early Phase Clinical Research Center.

Island Energy Services raises $100K for American Red Cross Hawai‘i Chapter

Waiākea Texaco in Hilo — led by Manager Lorraine “Nani” Nuesca — was the top fundraising station of the 30 throughout the state that participated, raising nearly $7,500 — the largest amount among participating stations.

FEMA approves more than $2.2M to help communities in Hawai‘i, Arizona recover from recent disasters

Hawai’i receives about $1.4 million in Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant funding from the federal government in response to damages and other impacts because of the back-to-back kona low storms in March; deadline to apply for assistance quickly approaching.

Federal funding to enhance safety of bridge on Waiānuenue Avenue in Hilo

U.S. Senator Brian Schatz secures $13.4 million in federal funding to protect Waiānuenue Avenue Bridge from flooding and earthquakes.

New Hawaiʻi law protects earnings, exploitation of child performers

Gov. Josh Green signed a new law on Wednesday that requires parents to set aside part of their child’s entertainment income in a trust, a move aimed at preventing financial exploitation of young performers.