Filipino American veteran reflects on Gulf War, Hurricane Iniki service ahead of Memorial Day

Dr. Michele Carbone, a renowned researcher at the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research.

The program uses the medications mifepristone and misoprostol, which are commonly prescribed for medication abortions and approved for use up to 12 weeks of pregnancy.

KIUC continues to be well ahead of the State of Hawaiʻi requirement of 40% renewable by 2030, and on track to meet the mandated 100% renewable by 2045.

Kauaʻi resident Glenn Victa, an Army veteran of Filipino descent, reflects on his military journey from the Gulf War to humanitarian missions, highlighting his deep connection to his heritage and love for the U.S. this Memorial Day.

US Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda of Hawaiʻi introduced proposed legislation to crack down on illegal fireworks by allowing prosecutors to pursue money laundering charges against criminals moving illegal fireworks across state lines.

Homes were rattled off their foundations, cracks appeared in walls, windows were broken, giant boulders blocked residents in, stone walls collapsed, power went out and more following the magnitude-6.0 temblor just before 10 p.m. Friday, May 22.

Dr. Michele Carbone, a renowned researcher at the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research.

The program uses the medications mifepristone and misoprostol, which are commonly prescribed for medication abortions and approved for use up to 12 weeks of pregnancy.

A significant 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Chile’s coast. Authorities confirm there is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi.

US Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda of Hawaiʻi introduced proposed legislation to crack down on illegal fireworks by allowing prosecutors to pursue money laundering charges against criminals moving illegal fireworks across state lines.

This year’s summit, which ended last week, built on the inaugural 2023 event, inviting state and county officials, Sister Prefecture and Sister City representatives as well as experts in economic development, culture, health, security and resilience.

Troy Branco-Liu for most of his life never imagined leaving Lahaina. However, after the 2023 Maui wildfire upended his community, a University of Hawaiʻi scholarship opened a door the Lahainaluna High School graduate never expected, an opportunity to start over at Hawaiʻi Community College in Hilo on the Big Island, which would ultimately change the course of his future.