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America wouldn’t be America without Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders

Hawai’i U.S. Sen. Hirono, New York Rep. Meng introduce bicameral resolution officially marking May 2025 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, honoring the significant contributions the communities have made and continue to make to the United States.

Hawaiʻi becomes 12th state to make girls flag football a high school sport

The state Department of Education and the Hawaiʻi High School State Athletic Association have announced, for the first time in nearly 20 years, there will be a new sport for high school girls to compete in. Beginning in Spring 2025, girls flag football will be in public and private high schools across the state.

Sen. Hirono Honors Legacy of Patsy Mink

Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) along with her Senate colleagues introduced a resolution in May commemorating the life and legacy of the late Patsy T. Mink.
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