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Community American Sign Language students expand access at University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa games

Action star Chuck Norris hospitalized on Kauaʻi after medical emergency
Chuck Norris, the 86-year-old iconic film star and martial artist, was hospitalized in Kauaʻi for a medical emergency on March 18, sparking concerns among fans. March 19, 2026 · 10:22am
Kaua‘i police seek public help finding driver involved in hit-and-run
Evidence recovered at the scene indicates that the vehicle involved is a white Chevrolet Silverado, model years 2007–2011.Hawai‘i News State House passes transportation-related bills aimed at making Hawaiʻi roads safer
Community Kalalau Trail open again today after state crew discovers less damage than anticipated
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Hirono helps lead bipartisan effort to welcome Japanese prime minister
The measure welcoming Sanae Takaichi reaffirms the strong and enduring alliance between the two nations, applauds Japan for reaching defense spending equal to 2% of its gross domestic product and expresses strong support for joint efforts to address regional and global challenges to national, economic and energy security.
Kaua‘i police seek public help finding driver involved in hit-and-run
Evidence recovered at the scene indicates that the vehicle involved is a white Chevrolet Silverado, model years 2007–2011.
New Kona low system arrives on Kaua‘i; flood watch issued statewide
Flood risk is relatively low on the Garden Island, but it’s not zero as heavy rain in the mountains can produce large amounts of runoff to streams and rivers.
Action star Chuck Norris hospitalized on Kauaʻi after medical emergency
Chuck Norris, the 86-year-old iconic film star and martial artist, was hospitalized in Kauaʻi for a medical emergency on March 18, sparking concerns among fans.
American Sign Language students expand access at University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa games
It’s the first known partnership of its kind between American Sign Language students and University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Athletics; students volunteer their time to sign the national anthem, cheerleader chants, university fight song and more during games.
State House passes transportation-related bills aimed at making Hawaiʻi roads safer
“These bills reflect our committee’s priorities: making streets safer, improving enforcement and traffic safety and ensuring the well-being of our residents,” said House Transportation Committee Chairperson Rep. Darius Kila of Oʻahu in a state House release about the measures.
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Hirono helps lead bipartisan effort to welcome Japanese prime minister
The measure welcoming Sanae Takaichi reaffirms the strong and enduring alliance between the two nations, applauds Japan for reaching defense spending equal to 2% of its gross domestic product and expresses strong support for joint efforts to address regional and global challenges to national, economic and energy security.
American Sign Language students expand access at University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa games
It’s the first known partnership of its kind between American Sign Language students and University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Athletics; students volunteer their time to sign the national anthem, cheerleader chants, university fight song and more during games.
State House passes transportation-related bills aimed at making Hawaiʻi roads safer
“These bills reflect our committee’s priorities: making streets safer, improving enforcement and traffic safety and ensuring the well-being of our residents,” said House Transportation Committee Chairperson Rep. Darius Kila of Oʻahu in a state House release about the measures.
Kalalau Trail open again today after state crew discovers less damage than anticipated
A four-man crew from Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of State Parks on Wednesday, March 18, checked the trail from Hanakoa to Kalalau; state Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement officers accompanied the crew, citing 10 people — none with valid permits — for being in a closed area.
Big Island News
Hāmākua Energy to host virtual community meeting on March 24
Hāmākua Energy will share its plans and provide a recap of the company's activities in the past quarter during the virtual community information meeting.
Action star Chuck Norris hospitalized on Kauaʻi after medical emergency
Chuck Norris, the 86-year-old iconic film star and martial artist, was hospitalized in Kauaʻi for a medical emergency on March 18, sparking concerns among fans.
Maui News
STEMworks announces keynote speakers for Hawaiʻi STEM Conference
Caitlin Sarian, a cybersecurity expert with over 11 years of global experience, will be one of two keynote speakers for the 17th annual Hawaiʻi STEM Conference taking place on Oʻahu on April 15 and 16.
Hawaiʻi Mesonet captures 135 mph winds, extreme rainfall during storm
From 135 mph wind gusts on Hawaiʻi Island to 62 inches of rainfall on Maui, a recent kona low system brought weather conditions usually reserved for major hurricanes to the state. These extreme totals were captured by the University of Hawaiʻi’s Hawaiʻi Mesonet, a weather monitoring system that is mapping localized threats across areas that previously had no data available.
Dawn Joao-Harris earns CDL on Molokaʻi, helps restore MEO bus routes
Dawn Joao-Harris became the second Molokaʻi resident to earn a Commercial Driver’s License through an Maui Economic Opportunity training program and will allow MEO to restore five routes on the island suspended due to a driver shortage.
Baldwin High School wins 30th Annual Honolulu Festival Maui Mikoshi Contest
The Honolulu Festival Foundation announced Baldwin High School as the winner of the Maui Mikoshi design contest at the 30th Annual Honolulu Festival. The winning mikoshi design was unveiled on Saturday, March 14, at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.


