#President Obama
Obama Foundation chooses Hawaiʻi Island science teacher for cohort of 100 emerging leaders
August 1, 2023 · 9:05 PM UTC
On Tuesday, Waiākea High School science teacher Whitney Aragaki was selected for the first cohort of 100 emerging changemakers in the Obama Foundation’s Leaders USA program.
New Fish Species Named After President Obama
December 21, 2016 · 6:36 PM UTC
The fish was discovered during a June 2016 NOAA research expedition to Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
Schatz, Senate Democrats Pen Zika-Related Letter to President
February 5, 2016 · 11:01 PM UTC
“As the dengue outbreak continues to impact communities on Hawai‘i Island, we need more aggressive action to contain it and to stop the threat of Zika,” Senator Brian Schatz said.
Gabbard Announces Advocate as State of the Union Guest
January 13, 2016 · 1:52 AM UTC
The Kemba Smith Foundation is committed to educating people of all ages about issues plaguing communities.
Ige Invited to Attend White House State Dinner
April 24, 2015 · 8:31 PM UTC
Governor David Ige and his wife, Dawn, have been invited to the White House State Dinner in honor of Japan’s Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe.
FEMA Amends Lava Assistance for County, State
March 5, 2015 · 2:03 AM UTC
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Wednesday that it has amended the Public Assistance Program to add additional support.
Obama Unsuccessful in Urging Senate to Follow Hawaii’s Lead
May 1, 2014 · 12:37 AM UTC
The president failed in an attempt today to sway Senate Republicans to abandon their filibuster blocking a bill to increase the federal minimum wage to $10.10.
Inouye Honored With Presidential Medal of Freedom
November 21, 2013 · 1:20 AM UTC
The award means the late senator has now received the highest civilian and military honors.
Hawaii, US Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Friday
December 7, 2012 · 2:29 AM UTC
The action is in remembrance of Pearl Harbor Day.
Flags at Half-Staff Tuesday in Memory of Arlen Specter
October 15, 2012 · 10:57 PM UTC
President Obama and Gov. Neil Abercrombie have ordered US and state flags to be flown at half-staff Tuesday in memory of Sen. Arlen Specter.
Flags To Fly at Half-Staff On Patriot Day
September 10, 2012 · 11:16 PM UTC
President Obama and Gov. Neil Abercrombie have ordered the observance tomorrow to honor the victims of the Sept.11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
