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J. Elise Hannigan of Keaʻau High School named Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education announced Keaʻau High School’s J. Elise Hannigan, a senior mentor teacher and Freshman Academy coordinator, as its Teacher of the Year. Hannigan received the state’s top teaching award from Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh…September 19, 2025 · 7:17 PM HST
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September 20, 2025 · 5:00 AM
New ‘Produce Prescription’ study provides patients with money to buy fruits, vegetables
The National Institutes of Health awarded a $2.8 million grant for the Hawaiʻi study that wants to find out if providing funding for fruits and vegetables can help people struggling with high blood pressure.
September 20, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Top Chefs plant seeds for innovative culinary collaboration at ʻŌuli Farms
The Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival and ʻŌuli Farms have launched the Chefs’ Garden, uniting top chefs in a journey of culinary and agricultural creativity through regenerative agriculture.
September 19, 2025 · 8:04 PM
30,000 Kaiser Permanente health care professionals in Hawaiʻi, California authorize strike
The union of nurses, pharmacists, therapists and other frontline professionals at Kaiser Permanente in Hawaiʻi and California are demanding safe staffing, better pay and respect at the negotiating table.
September 19, 2025 · 7:16 PM
J. Elise Hannigan of Keaʻau High School named Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education announced Keaʻau High School’s J. Elise Hannigan, a senior mentor teacher and Freshman Academy coordinator, as its Teacher of the Year. Hannigan received the state’s top teaching award from Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green, Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and Superintendent Keith Hayashi during an awards ceremony on Friday at Washington […]
September 19, 2025 · 4:30 PM
Applications for Hawai‘i County’s police chief open in October
John Bertsch, vice chair of the police commission, said Hawaiʻi County will have some competition vying for top qualified candidates with Honolulu and Kauaʻi counties also seeking new police chiefs.
September 19, 2025 · 6:06 AM
UPDATE: Episode 33 of ongoing eruption at Kīlauea volcano summit ends abruptly on Friday
Lava fountains reached up to 700–800 feet during the early hours of the eruption, making these the highest fountains since episode 28 in July.
September 19, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Show your team spirit, Big Island, and take the annual Vulcan Challenge now
Annual University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Athletics fundraiser kicked off Sept.16 and runs through Oct. 16; contributions collected support student-athlete scholarships, training and travel.
September 19, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Volcano Watch: Volcano and earthquake monitoring in American Samoa
American Samoa is comprised of the easternmost islands of a volcanic island chain formed by the Samoan hot spot in the South Pacific Ocean, with its small islands the tops of volcanoes and an active volcanic seamount nearby.
September 19, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Middle, high school teams can register for 2025-2026 Hawaiʻi LifeSmarts competition
LifeSmarts is a free, national educational program that teaches students critical life skills in five key areas by holding online quizzes and in-person competitions.
September 18, 2025 · 7:15 PM
Update: High bacteria count notification canceled for Lehia Beach Park in Leleiwi
Water sample retesting results at the Hilo park showed enterococci levels no longer exceed the acceptable threshold level.
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September 17, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Events at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continue amid ongoing projects
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park nears a milestone as Phase One of disaster recovery from the 2018 Kīlauea eruption wraps up.
September 7, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Singers from Hawaiʻi can audition virtually on Tuesday for a chance to be on ‘American Idol’
Before “American Idol” hopefuls get a chance to showcase their pipes for celebrity judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood, they must first impress the show’s producers.
September 4, 2025 · 1:00 AM
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August 31, 2025 · 2:00 PM
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September 4, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
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August 29, 2025 · 12:00 PM HST
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Maui Now
Traffic to be alternated at night on Honoapiʻilani Highway for striping work
The one-lane closure will be near mile marker 14 and is scheduled for two nights Tuesday, Sept. 23 and Wednesday, Sept. 24. Work will begin both nights at 8:30 p.m. and will last until 3:30 the next morning, with the last closure ending on Thursday, Sept. 25.
30,000 California and Hawaiʻi Kaiser health care workers authorize strike
In a majority vote, a union of 30,000 registered nurses, pharmacists, therapists and other frontline professionals at Kaiser Permanente have authorized a strike, setting the stage for a walkout. #Kaiser #UNAC #UHCP
Early funding laid foundation for Ho‘ōla LTRG’s wildfire recovery programs
Ho‘ōla LTRG recently announced the over $500,000 in foundational funding from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and Maui United Way, which helped transform their vision into a functioning nonprofit leading Maui’s long-term wildfire recovery.
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Post-pandemic recovery: Hawai‘i students show gains in academics, attendance and college enrollment, report finds
Hawaiʻi’s public schools continue to rebound from the pandemic. According to the Hawai‘i State Department of Education’s 2024-25 Strive HI Performance System report released Thursday, students are making gains in science, math and language arts, while attendance and college enrollment also climbed.
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Utility cooperative to discuss new Wildfire Mitigation Plan for Kauaʻi at Tuesday public meeting
Attend the Wildfire Mitigation Plan meeting virtually or in-person at 5 p.m. on Tuesday in Līhuʻe.
Night football games approved this fall under Kauaʻi County’s seabird-safe guidelines
High school football returns under the stars tonight as Waimea and Kapaʻa high school battle each other at Hanapēpē Stadium for the first of four night games during Seabird Fledgling Season.
Princeville gears up for 12th annual ʻOhana FitFest
Dive into a day of fitness and fun as the 12th annual ʻOhana FitFest transforms Princeville into an energetic playground on Sept 27, offering a 5K obstacle run that blends community spirit with fundraising.
Military training, testing to continue at Pacific Missile Range Facility after environmental assessment
The U.S. Navy’s final environmental assessment reveals no significant impact from continued multi-domain training at the Pacific Missile Range Facility on Kauaʻi.
Kaiser Permanente health care professionals in Hawaiʻi, California authorize its union to strike
More than 1,900 Kaiser Permanente hospital workers in Hawai‘i, represented by the UNITE HERE Local 5 union, are also voting now on whether to strike.
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