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Community leaders back effort in Hawaii Legislature to make LGBTQ+ community 'feel safe, confident and proud'
By Emily Bevard | Feb 15, 2023
As Hawaii House and Senate leaders have introduced a historic number of LGBTQ+ friendly measures in the state Legislature this session, community groups hope to see a continued strengthening of the community’s rights and extensions of protection for further safety.
Hirono on Trump's comments: 'We should unite against Russian aggression and stand with our allies'
By Emily Bevard | Mar 2, 2022
With a slew of economic sanctions against Russia announced by President Joe Biden last week, former President Donald Trump had nothing but praise for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aggressive stance toward Ukraine.
Hawaii Green Business honors 14 venues for 'helping advance the state’s clean energy and sustainable goals'
By Emily Bevard | Jan 26, 2022
Fourteen venues and events were recognized in the annual Hawaii Green Business Program Awards Jan. 14, honoring them for energy efficiency and sustainable business practices that will advance the state’s clean energy and sustainability goals.
Hawaii schools to receive $2.3 in increased funding for school meal programs: 'Mahalo to USDA'
By Emily Bevard | Jan 24, 2022
Schools in Hawaii are set to receive more than $2.3 million in increased funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help cover the cost of school meal programs.
Hawaii Wildlife Center aims to ‘reverse the extinction trend' by rescuing injured or sick native birds and bats
By Emily Bevard | Nov 3, 2021
The Hawaii Wildlife Center aims to protect, conserve and aid in the recovery of the state’s native winged wildlife, hoping to reverse the trend of extinction prevalent on the islands.
Going Home Hawaii seeks to ‘break the cycle of recidivism’ for those leaving the justice system and reentering society
By Emily Bevard | Nov 2, 2021
With a belief that supportive services can decrease the risk of new crimes, a nonprofit organization, Going Home Hawaii, seeks to provide reentry and recovery programs to individuals coming out of the justice system.
Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative aims to restore the Hawaiian dry forest, 'a critically endangered ecosystem'
By Emily Bevard | Oct 30, 2021
The Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative (WDFI) is leading the charge to improve and restore a native Hawaiian dry forest that is threatened with endangerment.
‘Educators Make the World Go ‘Round’: Ka’u High School teacher Chayanee Brooks aims to inspire students to see learning as ‘more than a grade’
By Emily Bevard | Oct 19, 2021
Growing up in Thailand and teaching in Bangkok, Ka’u High School Language Arts teacher, Chayanee Brooks hopes to inspire her students to fall in love with what they learn.
Ige joins groundbreaking on senior affordable housing project 'to be completed by February 2023'
By Emily Bevard | Oct 14, 2021
Ho'okahua Development, LLC, welcomed Gov. David Ige (D) and Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Executive Director Denise Iseri-Matsubara to the development team at a groundbreaking for the 105-unit Hale Makana O Moi'ili'ili affordable senior rental housing project, according to a news release from the governor's office.
$39.4 million in COVID-19 assistance available to University of Hawai’i students
By Emily Bevard | Oct 10, 2021
Students at all 10 University of Hawai’i campuses are invited to apply for a portion of $39.4 million in federal COVID-19 assistance available for the current academic year.
Hawaii County requests feedback for solutions to mitigate effects of climate change
By Emily Bevard | Oct 8, 2021
Hawaii County is asking the public to help identify solutions to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change.
‘Educators Make the World go ‘Round’: Honokaa High and Intermediate School Principal discussing leading during a pandemic
By Emily Bevard | Oct 7, 2021
When Rachelle Matsumura became principal of Honokaa High and Intermediate School (HHIS) seven years ago, she never imagined she would be leading her school through a lasting pandemic.