“UH President addresses what he says are ‘outright lies’ over athletic director firing.”

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UH President Addresses What He Says Are ‘Outright Lies’ Over Athletics Director Firing

University of Hawaiʻi President David Lassner publicly addressed his decision to fire athletics director Craig Angelos Thursday morning, which stunned the community and was met with some backlash. Speaking before the university’s Board of Regents at a public meeting Thursday morning, Lassner said he wanted to “correct for the public record some of the outright lies being promulgated.” While he did not go into specifics, Lassner said he and Angelos met regularly to discuss his performance.

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Navy to Start ‘Large-Scale’ Effort to Remove Invasive Coral at Pearl Harbor

The Navy is preparing for a large-scale removal effort of a problematic invasive coral that covers around 80 acres at Pearl Harbor. Unomia stolonifera is a species of “octocoral,” also known as “pulsing coral” or “stoloniferous fire coral,” and was first detected in the harbor in 2020. Its tentacles can be mesmerizing — as they appear to dance and sway in the water, but now it’s threatening Hawaiʻi’s reef ecosystem.

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Colbert Matsumoto to Share Leadership Insights at CEO of the Year 2024 Celebration, December 4!

Colbert Matsumoto, Chair of Tradewind Group, Inc., brings a wealth of experience in both corporate leadership and community service. As a panelist at the CEO of the Year 2024 celebration, Colbert will offer invaluable perspectives on leadership, civic engagement, and driving change across Hawai‘i.

Report: Hawaiʻi Suicide Hotline Calls Increased While Answer Rates Dropped

A new report published in the Journal and the American Medical Association found that calls to the 988 Lifeline increased by 41% after the 2023 Maui wildfires. The study found that call rates rose from 97 to 137 per 100,000 residents, while in-state answer rates dropped from 90.3% to 77.2%, highlighting the need for more local mental health support.

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UH Officials Warn of String of Moped Thefts on Campus

If you have a moped on the UH at Mānoa campus, you need to lock it up. That’s the warning from school officials after at least five were stolen in the past month. Two were stolen at designated parking areas near student housing, two near George Hall on upper campus, and one at a parking structure near Kānewai Park. UH says you should use a solid steel lock with a heavy chain that cannot easily be cut or removed.

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Keeping Hawai‘i Healthy 2024 Company Profile: Shriners Children’s Hawai‘i

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Can’t-Miss Local Holiday Markets and Craft Fairs on O‘ahu

In addition to Black Friday and Small Business Saturday deals at retailers across the island, local craft fairs and holiday markets ramp up in November and December. Expect to find wares from across the state, from Native Hawaiian-owned and mom-run brands, local snack companies, apparel, jewelry and much more.

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DLIR to Host In-House Job and Resource Fair Tomorrow

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) is excited to announce an in-house job and resource fair on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 830 Punchbowl St., Rooms 310, 313 and 314. This free event invites job seekers, career explorers and community members to engage with DLIR’s programs and discover career opportunities in public service.

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“UH President addresses what he says are ‘outright lies’ over athletic director firing.”

Views expressed in this Hawaii News update are those of the reporters and correspondents. Accessed on 22 November 2024, 0126 UTC.

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Russ Roberts (https://hawaiinewsdigestonline.com).

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UH President Addresses What He Says Are ‘Outright Lies’ Over Athletics Director Firing

Navy to Start ‘Large-Scale’ Effort to Remove Invasive Coral at Pearl Harbor

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Colbert Matsumoto to Share Leadership Insights at CEO of the Year 2024 Celebration, December 4!

Report: Hawaiʻi Suicide Hotline Calls Increased While Answer Rates Dropped

UH Officials Warn of String of Moped Thefts on Campus

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Keeping Hawai‘i Healthy 2024 Company Profile: Shriners Children’s Hawai‘i

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“UH President addresses what he says are ‘outright lies’ over athletic director firing.”

Views expressed in this Hawaii News update are those of the reporters and correspondents. Accessed on 22 November 2024, 0126 UTC.

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Russ Roberts (https://hawaiinewsdigestonline.com).

Top Headlines

UH President Addresses What He Says Are ‘Outright Lies’ Over Athletics Director Firing

Navy to Start ‘Large-Scale’ Effort to Remove Invasive Coral at Pearl Harbor

HAWAII BUSINESS MAGAZINE

Colbert Matsumoto to Share Leadership Insights at CEO of the Year 2024 Celebration, December 4!

Report: Hawaiʻi Suicide Hotline Calls Increased While Answer Rates Dropped

UH Officials Warn of String of Moped Thefts on Campus

SPONSORED by Shriners Children’s Hawai‘i

Keeping Hawai‘i Healthy 2024 Company Profile: Shriners Children’s Hawai‘i

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Can’t-Miss Local Holiday Markets and Craft Fairs on O‘ahu

Top Performers in Real Estate

Christopher Barca

Announcements

DLIR to Host In-House Job and Resource Fair Tomorrow

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