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Business Southwest rolls out major changes in Honolulu, including assigned seating
County officials remind public about rules for curbside rubbish collection
Following the correct guidelines helps collection drivers pick up trash safely and efficiently, reduces service delays and supports a cleaner community islandwide. January 28, 2026 · 05:00am
Registration open for 2026 court interpreter orientation workshops
Freelance court interpreters are paid a minimum $35 an hour; completion of the 2-day workshop is required.Discussion WATCH: Day of remembrance, action hosted at state Capitol, showing Aloha to Alex
Community Agency on Elderly Affairs invites public to attend Better Choices, Better Health…
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Kaua‘i News
2026 American Academy of Pediatrics keiki immunization schedule endorsed by West Coast Health Alliance
The 2026 annual update to the immunization schedule was based on a thorough and deliberate review of medical evidence; these recommendations continue to thoughtfully consider specific disease risks and health care delivery in the United States.
Southwest rolls out major changes in Honolulu, including assigned seating
Assigned seating went live Tuesday (Jan. 27) in Honolulu and throughout Southwest’s network, opening the book to the airline’s next chapter; the change followed the final Southwest open seating flight from Honolulu and a gate celebration the night before.
WATCH: Day of remembrance, action hosted at state Capitol, showing Aloha to Alex
The vigil, organized by American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi, Hawai‘i Coalition for Immigrant Rights and The Legal Clinic Hawai‘i, honored the life of 37-year-old Alex Pretti of Minneapolis, who was killed last week by federal agents, and spurred communitywide support for bills to protect due process and Hawaiʻi residents.
Agency on Elderly Affairs invites public to attend Better Choices, Better Health workshops
Better Choices, Better Health — developed by the Self-Management Resource Center — is designed to support kūpuna in building confidence and skills to manage chronic conditions while maintaining active, fulfilling lives.
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Hawaii News
2026 American Academy of Pediatrics keiki immunization schedule endorsed by West Coast Health Alliance
The 2026 annual update to the immunization schedule was based on a thorough and deliberate review of medical evidence; these recommendations continue to thoughtfully consider specific disease risks and health care delivery in the United States.
Southwest rolls out major changes in Honolulu, including assigned seating
Assigned seating went live Tuesday (Jan. 27) in Honolulu and throughout Southwest’s network, opening the book to the airline’s next chapter; the change followed the final Southwest open seating flight from Honolulu and a gate celebration the night before.
WATCH: Day of remembrance, action hosted at state Capitol, showing Aloha to Alex
The vigil, organized by American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi, Hawai‘i Coalition for Immigrant Rights and The Legal Clinic Hawai‘i, honored the life of 37-year-old Alex Pretti of Minneapolis, who was killed last week by federal agents, and spurred communitywide support for bills to protect due process and Hawaiʻi residents.
Registration open for 2026 court interpreter orientation workshops
Freelance court interpreters are paid a minimum $35 an hour; completion of the 2-day workshop is required.
Big Island News
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa online nursing program gets high national marks
The university's flagship campus placed No. 62 out of the top 209 online master’s in nursing programs recognized in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report rankings of the nation's best online programs.
West Coast Health Alliance endorses American Academy of Pediatrics recommended keiki immunizations
The 2026 annual update to the immunization schedule was based on a thorough and deliberate review of medical evidence; these recommendations continue to thoughtfully consider specific disease risks and health care delivery in the United States.
Hawai‘i Island police officer recognized as Ka‘ū District Officer of the Year and Top Enforcer
A seven-year veteran of the department and a Kaʻū resident, the officer has served the Kaʻū community since 2021.
Zonta Club of Hilo Barbra An Pleadwell Scholarship applications now available
The scholarship is for female Hawai‘i Island or O‘ahu residents enrolled as full-time students at a college or university and high school seniors; preference for the two $2,500 scholarships is given to women’s studies and/or communications majors, who demonstrate financial need.
Maui News
Registration opens for 2026 Court Interpreter Orientation Workshops
Depending on performance on written and oral exams, court interpreters are paid $35 to $100 per hour, with a two-hour minimum. A Maui workshop takes place on Feb. 25-26 at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College.
Hawaiʻi’s farm-to-school program brings 5,000 pounds of locally sourced salad to students
Hawaiʻi public school cafeterias statewide offered students a fresh, locally grown rainbow salad with lunch this January, highlighting the Department’s continued commitment to farm-to-school efforts and student wellness. The colorful salad featured locally sourced lettuce, cucumbers, watercress and tomatoes, as available, along with carrots and purple cabbage.
Online master’s in nursing program at UH Mānoa earns high national marks
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene was recognized in the 2025 US News and World Report rankings of the nation’s best online programs, released on Jan. 27. UH Mānoa placed No. 62 out of the top 209 online master’s in nursing programs. UH Mānoa was the only nursing school in Hawaiʻi to be ranked for online education.
Hawaiʻi Keiki Caucus presents 2026 legislative package to state lawmakers
Hawaiʻi Keiki Caucus — established in 1994 — is a bipartisan collaborative effort among state legislators, community leaders and youth-centered organizations dedicated to advancing policies that improve the lives of Hawaiʻi’s young people.
