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Photographer coming to Hawai‘i will capture islands’ roller derby culture with classic style

Brittany R. Bradley employs the wet-plate collodion process to create modern-day examples of ambrotypes and tintypes.

Hawai‘i health department states commitment to transgender rights

According to local health reports, transgender and gender-diverse communities in Hawaiʻi experience several health disparities, compared to cisgender people. These issues include access to healthcare, bullying, interpersonal violence, depression, suicidality and substance use, all of which are causes for significant public health concern.

Video: U.S. Sen. Hirono pushes for Congress to enshrine gender equality in Constitution

During the hearing, which included testimony from U.S. senators, public officials and legal experts, U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono highlighted the importance of ERA ratification in prohibiting sex discrimination and fighting for equal rights for all.

Health Department shows how tobacco companies target diverse populations in Hawaiʻi

The tobacco industry targets youth by investing in and marketing nicotine-delivery products, such as e-cigarettes or vaping.

$3M Gifted to UH-Hilo by Anonymous Donor

An anonymous donor recently gifted the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo the largest scholarship endowment in the history of the school.

Gender-Neutral Option Now Available on State IDs, Driver’s Licenses

A new gender-neutral option is now available for state IDs, driver’s licenses and commercial driver’s licenses effective today, July 1, according to Hawai‘i Department of Transportation.

Rep. Gabbard Releases Video on LGBTQ+ Stance

Rep. Gabbard released a public video voicing her regret for past offensive and hurtful statements and expressing her commitment to remaining a strong ally of the LGBTQ+ community.

Hawaiʻi Co-Authors Supreme Court Case: Colorado Business Refused to Serve Gay Couple

AG Chin files an Amicus Brief in case over Colorado business that refused to serve same-sex couple.