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‘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. June 21, 2026 · 05:00am
Senate Bill 2239, establishing updated automatic voter registration in Hawaiʻi, signed into law
“It may seem like a small change, but [automatic voter registration] will help modernize our election system, reduce administrative costs, improve the accuracy of voter rolls and make it easier for residents to participate in the democratic process. When more people have access to voting, our democracy is stronger," said Oʻahu state Sen. Stanley Chang, chairperson of Hawaiʻi Senate Housing Committee and lawmaker who introduced the automatic voter registration measure.Hawai‘i News News in brief from Hawaiʻi for June 21: Monk seal pup relocated, 4th annual Hawaiʻi…
Hawai‘i News Big Island state lawmaker subject of hateful, threatening message on social media
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University of Hawaiʻi researchers awarded $12M grant to advance AI, data science in medicine
The funding will be dedicated to accelerating biomedical discoveries through AI and data science to benefit people in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region, and worldwide.
Senate Bill 2239, establishing updated automatic voter registration in Hawaiʻi, signed into law
“It may seem like a small change, but [automatic voter registration] will help modernize our election system, reduce administrative costs, improve the accuracy of voter rolls and make it easier for residents to participate in the democratic process. When more people have access to voting, our democracy is stronger,” said Oʻahu state Sen. Stanley Chang, chairperson of Hawaiʻi Senate Housing Committee and lawmaker who introduced the automatic voter registration measure.
Hawaiian Airlines hosts inaugural Aviation Day in Honolulu
About 500 students ages 13 to 18 years old attended the June 20 exploratory event aimed at fostering future generations of aviation professionals.
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.
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University of Hawaiʻi researchers awarded $12M grant to advance AI, data science in medicine
The funding will be dedicated to accelerating biomedical discoveries through AI and data science to benefit people in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region, and worldwide.
Senate Bill 2239, establishing updated automatic voter registration in Hawaiʻi, signed into law
“It may seem like a small change, but [automatic voter registration] will help modernize our election system, reduce administrative costs, improve the accuracy of voter rolls and make it easier for residents to participate in the democratic process. When more people have access to voting, our democracy is stronger,” said Oʻahu state Sen. Stanley Chang, chairperson of Hawaiʻi Senate Housing Committee and lawmaker who introduced the automatic voter registration measure.
Hawaiian Airlines hosts inaugural Aviation Day in Honolulu
About 500 students ages 13 to 18 years old attended the June 20 exploratory event aimed at fostering future generations of aviation professionals.
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.
Big Island News
Taste of Hilo raises record $20K for Hawaiʻi Community College students
The gift is the largest annual contribution Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawaiʻi has made through Taste of Hilo and reflects the organization's longstanding commitment to supporting higher education and student success on Hawaiʻi Island.
Inaugural Aviation Day hosted by Hawaiian Airlines to spark student interest in aviation
About 500 students ages 13 to 18 years old attended the June 20 exploratory event aimed at fostering future generations of aviation professionals.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for June 22, 2026
Several overlapping small medium and long period south swells will continue to pass through the region this week, keepig south facing shore surf elevated...
Proposed federal act could grant US military another shot at collaboratively renewing leased Hawai‘i lands
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs supports the federal act that it says "reflects important progress toward a more collaborative and constructive path forward" and removes condemnation as an option.
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa appoints Kaleo Kenui as General Manager
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, situated on award-winning Kā‘anapali Beach at iconic Pu‘u Keka‘a "Black Rock," announced the appointment of Kaleo Kenui as general manager. He brings nearly three decades of hospitality leadership experience across full-service resorts and Marriott Select Brand properties to the Maui property.
DCCA expands pathway for mental health professionals ahead of July 1 launch
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is preparing for the July 1 implementation of Act 93, which creates new provisional licenses for associate psychologists, associate marriage and family therapists, and associate mental health counselors.


