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Schatz asks White House to grant clemency to 77-year-old incarcerated Native American rights activist

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) has joined the call for the release of incarcerated Native American rights activist Leonard Peltier.


Hawaii is expected to receive $2.8 billion from federal infrastructure package, 'a once-in-a-generation investment'

The State of Hawaii is expected to receive $2.8 billion as part of the recently approved $1 trillion federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.


University of Hawaii at Hilo men's golf concludes fall season with sixth-place finish at Dennis Rose Tournament

The University of Hawaii (UH) at Hilo finished in sixth place at the Dennis Rose Intercollegiate men's golf tournament at the Waikoloa Beach Course.


IATSE agreement prevents film industry strike: 'Unions are crucial in fighting for economic justice'

Hawaii’s film industry has dodged a bullet after the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) earlier this month struck a tentative contract agreement with Hollywood studios.


University of Hawaii at Hilo women's volleyball team records bounce-back win over Point Loma

The University of Hawaii at Hilo Vulcans women's volleyball team didn’t waste time in moving on from their streak-snapping loss to Concordia Irvine on Oct. 25.


End of Hawaii eviction moratorium has come and gone: 'Thanks to vaccines, many residents are now back at work'

With time having run out on Hawaii’s eviction moratorium, struggling renters have resorted to mediation to keep from ending up on the street.


Hawaii to use $3.1 million to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks among homeless and inmates 'to keep people healthy and safe'

An allocation of $3.1 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan will help the state of Hawaii detect and prevent potential COVID-19 outbreaks among people experiencing homelessness and prison populations.


Hawaii County has a shortage of 287 primary care physicians

Hawaii’s largest county by land size is at the mercy of an alarmingly high physician shortage.


Schatz introduces the Future of Local News Act: 'Local journalism is an irreplaceable public service'

Four Democratic lawmakers -- Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colorado), Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) and Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) -- have reintroduced a bill that would provide aid to the struggling local news industry in the U.S.