“Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship under threat.”
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Published on 11:07 GMT
Hawaii Musician Lance Luke Releases Instructional Guide on Guitar Accompaniment
HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — — Lance Luke, an author and building expert with over 45 years of experience in construction management, has announced the release of his new book, The Guitar Player’s Guide to Backing …
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Published on 06:13 GMT
Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship under threat
Native Hawaiian leaders are speaking out after nonprofit Do No Harm filed a lawsuit challenging the Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program. Lawmakers including Jarrett Keohokalole warn the case could impact funding for key community programs. HONOLULU …
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 10:08 GMT
Study Debunks Myth of Native Hawaiians Brutishly Causing Bird Extinctions
An Ae‘o (Hawaiian Stilt) at the He‘eia National Estuarine Research Reserve – credit, Melissa Price UH Manoa. Challenging a 50-year-old narrative about Hawaii’s native birds, a new study from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa found no scientific evidence …
Source: Good News Network – Neutral -
Published on 13:11 GMT
Residency bottleneck drives exodus of doctors from Hawaii
Every year, dozens of Hawaii’s newly minted doctors face the same decision: stay home — or leave to become one. And for many, the choice isn’t entirely theirs. Brennan Lee, a 27-year-old graduate of the University of Hawaii’s John A. Burns School of …
Source: The Garden Island – Hawaii – Pending -
Published on 06:24 GMT
Hawaiian Electric using drones as a wildfire safety tool on Maui
April 17, 2026, 4:00 PM HST Hawaiian Electric drone inspections, Maui County 2025. (Courtesy: HECO) As part of its ongoing wildfire safety strategy, Hawaiian Electric will begin this month using unmanned aircrafts, or drones, for aerial inspections of its …
Source: Maui Now – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 06:26 GMT
Paddleboarder In Hawaii Stumbles Upon 6 Stunning Manta Rays And A Massive Shark While Fishing (Video)
iStockphoto / SHansche/NicoElNino Being approached by a manta ray in Hawaii is a deeply spiritual encounter. It is said when manta rays (‘aumakua ) swim up to you that you are receiving ancestral protection, and the majestic creature was sent by …
Source: BroBible – Neutral -
Published on 12:57 GMT
Trump admin can’t block Hawaii’s climate case, judge rules
A federal judge won’t let President Donald Trump use her court to block Hawaii’s climate change lawsuit, finding the state can proceed with one of dozens of cases filed against the oil industry. Those cases await a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court that …
Source: Regional Media News – Iowa – Pending -
Published on 06:14 GMT
Advocates push back as Native Hawaiian scholarship faces lawsuit
Native Hawaiian leaders are speaking out after nonprofit Do No Harm filed a lawsuit challenging the Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program. Lawmakers including Jarrett Keohokalole warn the case could impact funding for key community programs. As …
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 07:10 GMT
Today in History: April 18, 1970 – Apollo 13 spacemen fly to Hawaii for reunion after dramatic space flight
Today in History revisits the Saturday, April 18, 1970, edition of the Grand Forks Herald, as reported by the Associated Press, and highlights a story of the astronauts from the Apollo 13 mission traveling to Hawaii to reunite with family and receive …
Source: Grand Forks Herald – North Dakota – Neutral -
Published on 08:45 GMT
No. 2 Hawaii clinches top seed in Big West tournament
Kainoa Wade put down 10 kills and Adrien Roure added nine to help the second-ranked Hawaii men’s volleyball team clinch the No. 1 seed in the Outrigger Big West Men’s Volleyball Championship with a 25-20, 25-16, 25-16 sweep of No. 18 Cal State Northridge …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 07:56 GMT
26-year-old scuba diver from Honolulu victim of possible drowning at Honokōhau Harbor
April 17, 2026, 8:40 PM HST A 26-year-old O‘ahu man possibly drowned the afternoon of April 15 in Kona while diving at Honokōhau Harbor. File Image Hawai’i Police Department identified the victim as Charles Hutchinson of Honolulu. Police initiated a …
Source: Big Island Now – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 13:37 GMT
‘Renovation Aloha’ Sued For Filming Native Hawaiian Bones
HGTV is releasing a re-edited version of the episode “Bones On The Big Island” after a Hawaiʻi judge ordered the original taken down. In the latest episode of HGTV’s “Renovation Aloha,” husband and wife home flippers Tristyn and Kamohai Kalama happen upon …
Source: Honolulu Civil Beat – Hawaii – Center-left -
Published on 06:28 GMT
Rare look into Lost star Henry Ian Cusick’s life in Hawaii with wife and 3 kids
Henry Ian Cusick’s life changed when he was cast in Lost as Desmond Hume. For his role on the iconic television show, Henry, who turned 59 on April 17, 2026, was the only cast member to be nominated for an Emmy. His career continued to take off after …
Source: Hello! – Neutral -
Published on 05:44 GMT
HART moves to acquire Downtown Honolulu properties for rail construction
Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation is taking legal action to acquire parts of the Pacific Guardian Center and a former Servco site through eminent domain to advance the next phase of Honolulu’s rail line. HONOLULU (Island News) — The Honolulu …
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 12:02 GMT
Hawaii hemp bill looks to grow struggling industry
COURTESY JUDIAH MCROBERTS Kauai Hemp Company owner Daryl Kaneshiro walked through his hemp fields. Lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow ingredients like hempseed, hempseed oil and hempseed meal for use in commercial livestock feed. Hawaii may …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 07:52 GMT
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for April 18, 2026
Hilo Rest Of Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 62 to 71 near the shore to 54 to 60 at 4000 feet. Northwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers in the morning, then isolated showers in …
Source: Big Island Now – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 02:48 GMT
Limited-time Kamaaina pricing offered for upcoming Hawaii running events
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii runners can save on next year’s races with a Kamaaina discount. The Honolulu Marathon Association has opened Kamaaina pricing for the 2027 Hapalua events. Available to Hawaii residents through Tuesday, April 21, the …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Pending -
Published on 02:47 GMT
3 Honolulu lifeguards suspended without pay for drinking on duty
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Three city lifeguards have been suspended without pay for drinking on the job last Friday during a severe weather day. The city says the incident happened around 4 p.m. last Friday and the lifeguards were on duty at the time. The …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Pending -
Published on 06:15 GMT
Rising concern over abuse cases in Hawaii
Advocates say hundreds of abuse cases continue to affect people across Hawai’i each year, including children, with a troubling rise in online threats like sextortion. During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, organizations are urging families to stay …
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral
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