News from June 2021
The University of Hawaii will be upgrading Waikiki Aquarium's water system to 'prevent potential water pollution' in the future
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 2, 2021
The University of Hawaii and the Waikiki Aquarium will be working together to upgrade the aquarium’s water system within the next five years.
U.S. House passes legislation against racism: 'We stand in solidarity with the AAPI community'
By Christina Heath | Jun 2, 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation that will allow for the aggressive investigation of hate crimes, especially those against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), as the COVID-19 pandemic saw a dramatic increase in incidents following the virus outbreak.
Ige approves 'spectators for outdoor sports' with social distancing and small family groups
By Christina Heath | Jun 2, 2021
Gov. David Ige has approved a request from the city of Honolulu to allow spectators at outdoor sporting events, effective immediately.
Donkey Mill Art Center offers Youth Summer Art Experience: 'Young artists will learn about Mahina, the moon'
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 2, 2021
Children between ages 9 and 12 will have the opportunity to be creative while learning about the phases of the moon during the four-week Youth Summer Art Experience: Na Kaulana Mahina: The Phases of the Moon, Program B.
Hapuna Beach State Park voted best beach in America for 2021: The 'perfect place to swim, snorkel or scuba dive'
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 2, 2021
Mahalo to Dr. Stephen Leatherman, also known as "Dr. Beach," for naming Hapuna Beach State Park this year’s No. 1 beach in the country.
Thermal temperature screening and facial imaging will 'bring Hawaii closer to reaching the new normal at our airports'
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 1, 2021
Hawaii’s five major airports that accept trans-Pacific flights have implemented the operation of Phase III of the thermal temperature screening and facial imaging project.
Hawaii's moratorium on evictions is set to expire, but 'there’s still a lot of money on the table to help both the landlord and the tenant'
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 1, 2021
With less than a week before the statewide moratorium on evictions expires, advocates for tenants say the courts may get swamped if the moratorium isn't extended after Tuesday, June 8, and relief will no longer be provided to those who could have used it.
University of Hawaii System to require COVID-19 vaccination: 'It is clear that a vaccinated campus is a safer campus'
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 1, 2021
The University of Hawaii (UH) System will be requiring students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate in on-campus learning; this new requirement will start in the fall 2021 semester.
Hawaii Fire Department announces 30th Annual Fire Fishing Tournament to honor Eric 'Buta' Hayashi on July 10
By April Bamburg | Jun 1, 2021
The Hawaii Fire Department and The Greg Cameron Fire Fund are proud to announce that the 30th Annual Fire Fishing Tournament, in memory of Greg “Buta” Hayashi, will take place Saturday, July 10.
Kipaipai Art Foundation 'encourages and inspires creativity by providing inclusive art education' in the Keaau community
By Karla Florez | Jun 1, 2021
Kipaipai Art Foundation’s founder Rose Adare discussed the establishment’s data findings, accomplishments and overall objectives for the near future, as well as their two main collaborators: Full Life Hawaii and Able Hawaii Artists.
Stricter requirements for unemployment benefits now on tap in Hawaii
By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 1, 2021
The availability of generous unemployment benefits has been a major story during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the unemployed in Hawaii now face stricter requirements if they want to continue collecting the benefits.