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Hui ʻO Hawaiʻi wins total 4 gold medals, 1 bronze at 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Johnathan Anderson and Bradley McDermott-Sa of Kauaʻi were winners of one of those gold medals, winning the unified doubles bowling competition, during the last 2 days of the games that were hosted in Minneapolis, Minn.
Fishing fun, tradition and competition
The ocean is the icebox for island communities, but there are times when lawaiʻa, the fishermen, do play for their food — during fishing tournaments!
Global tuna fishing practices pose significant risks to marine protected areas
In a new study, researchers discover that drifting fish aggregating devices are posing significant risks to half of the world’s marine protected areas.
First Pacific Climate Summit ends with joint commitment to regional resilience
The 3-day summit, which wrapped up earlier this month, established clear pathways for ongoing partnership, focusing on actionable solutions that can be scaled throughout Asia-Pacific island nations and coastal states.
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Hui ʻO Hawaiʻi wins total 4 gold medals, 1 bronze at 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Johnathan Anderson and Bradley McDermott-Sa of Kauaʻi were winners of one of those gold medals, winning the unified doubles bowling competition, during the last 2 days of the games that were hosted in Minneapolis, Minn.
Fishing fun, tradition and competition
The ocean is the icebox for island communities, but there are times when lawaiʻa, the fishermen, do play for their food — during fishing tournaments!
Global tuna fishing practices pose significant risks to marine protected areas
In a new study, researchers discover that drifting fish aggregating devices are posing significant risks to half of the world’s marine protected areas.
First Pacific Climate Summit ends with joint commitment to regional resilience
The 3-day summit, which wrapped up earlier this month, established clear pathways for ongoing partnership, focusing on actionable solutions that can be scaled throughout Asia-Pacific island nations and coastal states.
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Joint commitment to regional resilience highlights end of inaugural Pacific Climate Summit
The 3-day summit, which wrapped up earlier this month, established clear pathways for ongoing partnership, focusing on actionable solutions that can be scaled throughout Asia-Pacific island nations and coastal states.
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Maui Weather Forecast for June 27, 2026
Moderate to breezy trades are expected to prevail today, slightly decrease on Sunday, then remain at mostly moderate speeds through late next week...
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