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Kaua‘i News
University of Hawaiʻi has nation’s clean seed lab for Okinawan sweet potatoes, important heritage ʻuala
The center combines advanced tissue culture and diagnostics with strong partnerships among farmers, researchers and cultural practitioners; together, they are laying the groundwork for a reliable, local system for ʻuala and Okinawan sweet potato health.
News in brief from Hawaiʻi for June 21: Monk seal pup relocated, 4th annual Hawaiʻi Made, mental health licensure
A quick look at news happening throughout the state.
‘This center is for them’: Kauaʻi County hosts blessing for new Piʻikoi Youth Center dedicated to keiki, ʻohana
“Every child who walks through these doors will have a safe, welcoming place to learn, play and grow, and every family will have a place to turn for the programs and support they need,” said Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek Kawakami.
Big Island state lawmaker subject of hateful, threatening message on social media
The message, posted the morning of June 16 on Facebook, was attached to an invite by Puna state Sen. Joy San Buenaventura to community members for them to join her for a party June 20 in Kea‘au.
US News and World Report ranks University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa among world’s top universities
Two subjects at the university’s flagship campus on O’ahu also placed in the world’s top 50. Another four were ranked in the world’s top 150.
58-year-old pedestrian seriously injured in traffic collision on Kūhiō Highway
The Hanamāʻulu man was transported to Wilcox Medical Center in Līhuʻe in critical but stable condition; because of the extent of his injuries, however, he was later transferred to The Queen’s Medical Center on Oʻahu for further treatment.
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Hawaii News
University of Hawaiʻi has nation’s clean seed lab for Okinawan sweet potatoes, important heritage ʻuala
The center combines advanced tissue culture and diagnostics with strong partnerships among farmers, researchers and cultural practitioners; together, they are laying the groundwork for a reliable, local system for ʻuala and Okinawan sweet potato health.
News in brief from Hawaiʻi for June 21: Monk seal pup relocated, 4th annual Hawaiʻi Made, mental health licensure
A quick look at news happening throughout the state.
Big Island state lawmaker subject of hateful, threatening message on social media
The message, posted the morning of June 16 on Facebook, was attached to an invite by Puna state Sen. Joy San Buenaventura to community members for them to join her for a party June 20 in Kea‘au.
US News and World Report ranks University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa among world’s top universities
Two subjects at the university’s flagship campus on O’ahu also placed in the world’s top 50. Another four were ranked in the world’s top 150.
Big Island News
State news briefs for June 21: Monk seal pup relocated, 4th annual Hawaiʻi Made, mental health licensure
A quick look at news happening throughout the state.
National report recognizes Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission
The commission received national recognition in the 2026 LGBTQ+ State Business Climate Index, published this month by Out Leadership, which highlighted Hawaiʻi’s efforts to foster inclusion and support LGBTQ+ residents and families.
Maui News
Volcano Watch — What is the difference between an eruption and an episode?
Over the last year and a half, the historic episodic eruption at the summit of Kīlauea has had 49 episodes of lava fountaining, with episode 50 in the forecast for next week. But why are these individual fountaining events considered episodes instead of separate eruptions, and what’s the difference?
‘A lot at stake for West Maui’: Three longtime residents face off in Aug. 8 Democratic primary
A chef, a high school teacher and a business advocate are competing in a primary for the House District 14 seat that is wide open after incumbent Rep. Elle Cochran switched parties.


