Carrie Bradon News
Hawaii congressman introduces bill to 'notify veterans who experienced extreme situations' about mental health services
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 16, 2021
U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Virginia), along with U.S. Rep. Ed Case (D-Kaneohe), have introduced a bill by the name of "Be Ready to Assist Veterans in Extremis" Act (BRAVE), or House Resolution 5548, to notify veterans of available counseling and mental health resources.
Cofounder at Kuleana Education Academy is passionate about her work: 'I believe strongly that each child learns differently'
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 14, 2021
Dana Kern, cofounder, co-administrator and full-time teacher at Kuleana Education Academy in Kona, is passionate about her work and shares how impactful it is to be a teacher, as well as what makes this school different.
AirBnB pledges to double the number of Afghan refugees it will house
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 6, 2021
Since the withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan and subsequent fleeing of Afghans seeking political asylum, Airbnb has pledged to house up to 40,000 individuals seeking places to live.
Schatz introduces 'compassionate release' bill to expedite early release for some inmates
By Carrie Bradon | Jul 2, 2021
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) reintroduced legislation to help accelerate the Federal Bureau of Prison’s approval process to expedite the "compassionate release" of particular inmates during an emergency like COVID-19.
University of Hawaii medical school wins award: 'Telehealth is key to more people getting the care they need'
By Carrie Bradon | Jul 2, 2021
The John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii has been given $320,535, which will go towards its new telehealth pilot project.
Hawaii Coffee Association crowns winners and hosts event for 'sustained profitability of the Hawaii coffee industry'
By Carrie Bradon | Jun 30, 2021
The Hawaii Coffee Association (HCA) -- which represents growers, processors, retailers and service providers -- recently held its annual contest, during which it named a winner that perfectly embodies the group’s values.
Schatz pushes legislation to give 'VA doctors the option to prescribe medical marijuana to veterans'
By Carrie Bradon | Apr 25, 2021
Sen. Brian Schatz is working to progress legislation which would allow doctors in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to prescribe medical marijuana to patients in any of the 36 states that have medical marijuana programs in place.
Louisiana virtual school embraces Acellus model for online courses
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 1, 2020
The Assumption Parish Schools’ Virtual Academy, Craig Stephens, highlighted how courses through the Acellus program benefits students.