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Published on 10:46 GMT
Honolulu CC’s Hoʻolauleʻa engages 300+ in culture, sustainability
Honolulu CC Hoʻolauleʻa opening ceremony. More than 320 students, faculty, staff and community members gathered at Honolulu Community College on April 23, 2025, for its annual one-day Hoʻolauleʻa Celebration, held in the Hale Kawelohea and campus courtyard …
Source: University of Hawai‘i at Manoa – Neutral -
Published on 02:58 GMT
Hawaii lawmakers raise the state hotel tax to help islands cope with climate change
Hawaii lawmakers passed on Friday first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state’s lodging tax to raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defenses against climate change -fueled natural disasters.Gov. Josh Green supports …
Source: WPBF – Florida – Pending -
Published on 04:58 GMT
Hawaii lawmakers wrap up session, for now
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii’s annual legislative session came to an end Friday with lawmakers congratulating themselves, while some good government groups complained of secrecy and failure to reform. Senators cross the rotunda to join House members …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral -
Published on 05:11 GMT
Hawaii Legislature ends with tax on tourists to help mitigate climate change
HONOLULU (Island News) — Before the state legislature ended its session, lawmakers passed the first-of-its-kind “green fee” bill to protect Hawaii’s natural resources. “There are numbers out there that we are not doing enough to fund …
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 06:48 GMT
Hawaii DOH encourages support during Mental Health Month
HONOLULU (Island News) — May is Mental Health Month and the Hawaii Department of Health is holding statewide events to encourage support. State buildings across O’ahu and Kauai is set to light up in green throughout May to symbolize mental health …
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 10:14 GMT
Hawaii Legislature ends 2025 session on sour note
The last day of the legislative session ended Friday just like it did in 2023: with House Republicans snapping at one another on the House floor shortly after senators walked across the state Capitol, held hands with House members and sang “Hawai‘i Aloha.” …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 04:58 GMT
Oregon State shortstop, Kailua native Arquette returns to Hawaii as one of nation’s best
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – As the University of Hawaii baseball team gets ready to host nationally ranked Oregon State this weekend, the series signifies a homecoming for Kailua native Aiva Arquette, one of the best players in the country. The OSU …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral -
Published on 03:35 GMT
Hawaii Island man charged in child porn investigation
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A Hawaii Island man was granted supervised release after being charged in a child sexual exploitation case. Dawson Dominador Pilanca, 43, was arrested Thursday following a months-long investigation. The Naalehu man was charged …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral -
Published on 02:38 GMT
Bob Coolen readies for emotional sendoff in final Hawaii softball home series
HONOLULU — This moment has been on Bob Coolen’s mind for two years. Ever since he signed his final contract extension as Hawaii softball coach — a two-year deal with a career sunset clause on May 31, 2025 — Coolen has wondered what his final home series …
Source: Spectrum News NY1 – New York – Neutral -
Published on 03:30 GMT
Honolulu police say new recruitment tactics are working
After a change in recruitment tactics, the Honolulu Police Department says more people are applying to become officers. Last year, it got more than 2,000 applications — a 20% increase from 2023. HPD found that recent high-quality recruits were already …
Source: Hawaii Public Radio – Public Broadcaster -
Published on 07:11 GMT
Aloha: Crum caught cold on unauthorized Hawaiian vacation
On Friday, April 4, then-Deputy Revenue Commissioner Fadil Limani got a call from Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum at the end of the workday. Limani did not know that he was about to be fired over the phone by Crum. Limani had worked as Crum’s deputy since …
Source: The Alaska Landmine – Indeterminate -
Published on 10:13 GMT
Tropical Gardening: Fragrance adds another spring pleasure to Hawaiian gardens
May Day, also know as Lei Day, has passed however, Hawaiian gardeners keep it going all year long. On the mainland spring is short lived, but in Hawaii, spring is all year. Here, there is a noticeable spring fever effect when it comes to local gardeners …
Source: Hawaii Tribune Herald – Neutral -
Published on 10:05 GMT
Hawaii island bike-share ridership climbs more than 10%
TRIBUNE-HERALD Cyclists took 12,463 rides on rented bikes from HIBIKE kiosks across Hawaii island in 2024, up over 10% from 11,305 rides in 2023. A little over a year after bike rental services were expanded in Hilo and Kailua-Kona, ridership is up …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 10:32 GMT
Penn State advances to challenge Hawaii in NCAA men’s volleyball tournament
JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM Hawaii middle blocker Justin Todd (9) and outside hitter Adrien Roure (7) react after a point against Long Beach State during Saturday’s Big West Conference championship. The second-seeded Hawaii men’s …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 10:29 GMT
Hawaii passes ‘green fee’ hotel tax hike to fund climate relief
WASHINGTON, May 3 — Hawaii lawmakers have passed a “first of its kind” bill that increases the US state’s hotel tax to fund climate change relief efforts, the governor’s office said. Hawaii Governor Josh Green said he intends to approve the legislation …
Source: Malay Mail – Neutral -
Published on 10:32 GMT
Oregon State baseball’s talent trumps Hawaii’s tricks
1/2 Swipe or click to see more GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM Hawaii’s Kamana Nahaku drove in a run on a bunt against Oregon State on Friday. 2/2 Swipe or click to see more GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM Hawaii catcher …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 02:38 GMT
Winner of Honolulu’s 97th Lei Day competition wowed judges
1/3 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY CITY PARKS & RECREATION This closeup shows Dale Mar T. Acoba’s lei which won the Mayor’s Grand Prize at the 97th Lei Day Celebration Thursday 2/3 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY CITY PARKS & …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 03:39 GMT
“It’s more than a dance”; A Hula instructor shares their tradition far from Hawaii
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Downtown Summerlin hosted the annual Lei Day parade on Thursday to kick off Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The sights and sounds of the Pacific make this one of the most impactful events for the local attraction. It also …
Source: My News 3 – Nevada – Center-right -
Published on 03:30 GMT
This Molokaʻi class is reimagining Hawaiian practices with 21st-century technology
What do the Hawaiian sport of ʻulu maika and designing computer games have in common? Many might say “not much.” But a Molokaʻi elementary class says otherwise. They’re incorporating Hawaiian culture and technology into a project their teacher hopes …
Source: Hawaii Public Radio – Public Broadcaster
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