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Hawaiʻi Relief Program now accepting applications from those impacted by federal gov’t shutdown
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green — in partnership with several state agencies and the state Legislature — is activating multiple avenues of support for thousands of households that might temporarily lose benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP — commonly called food stamps — beginning Nov. 1.
Rotary members in Hawai‘i mark progress toward polio-free world
Polio anywhere is a threat everywhere; Without complete eradication, the paralyzing virus remains just a plane ride away from the Aloha State.
Hawaiian Airlines historic HA callsign makes its final flight
Hawaiian Airlines bids farewell to its iconic “HA” callsign today, marking the end of an era as it merges with the Alaska Air Group and transitions under the “Alaska” callsign.
Grand Hyatt partners with Kaua‘i Humane Society to host Canine Costume Contest
Participants can compete in multiple categories such as “Cutest Costume,” “Scariest Costume” and “Best Pet and Owner Themed Costume.” The event also serves as a pet food drive and adoption opportunity.
North Shore Give caravan delivers gratitude to Kauaʻi’s first responders
On National First Responders Day, North Shore Give led a heartfelt caravan of gratitude across Kauaʻi, delivering homemade cookies and custom T-shirts to personnel at fire, police and ambulance stations.
Study: Rare North American bumblebee’s downfall began long before humans
Co-authored by a University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa researcher, the new study suggests the bee’s long-term genetic vulnerability made it especially fragile and less able to cope with past and current environmental stresses.
Locally sourced, fresh food erupts from ‘bussin’ volcano bowls’ at Hawai‘i schools
95 school cafeterias throughout the islands served up more than 4,300 pounds of local ground beef, 6,300 pounds of local green lettuce and 4,400 pounds of local tomatoes making the playful take on a taco salad in celebration of National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month.
Briefing to update state lawmakers about new SNAP work, certification requirements
The briefing will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 29) in Conference Room 309 at the state Capitol in Honolulu and also livestreamed on the House YouTube channel for those who cannot make it in person.
Grass-cutting work closes southbound Kapaʻa Bypass Road through Friday
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has announced the closure of the southbound lane on Kapaʻa Bypass Road for vital maintenance work through Oct. 31.
Police seek help identifying human remains found in April at ‘Aliomanu Beach
Forensic laboratory testing and DNA analysis confirmed the remains are those of a male and generated a DNA profile, which can be used to compare with missing persons reports or family reference samples to help identify the remains.
Hawaiʻi joins coalition of states, governors in defending SNAP benefits
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez has joined 22 state attorneys general and three governors in a lawsuit against the USDA, challenging the suspension of SNAP benefits amid a federal shutdown.
Dry season wraps up in Hawai‘i, leaving Kaua‘i wetter than usual
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, the rainfall during the dry season, which runs from May through September, was slightly above average on the Garden Isle, while less rain was seen on the Big Island, O‘ahu and Maui County.
Hawaiʻi joins global initiative to preserve biological data of endangered species
Hawaiʻi is now at the center of a global “biobanking” network that will collect and store biological samples of endangered species for wildlife conservation purposes.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs sets aside $6.1 million for emergency relief amid federal government shutdown
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees met during an emergency session on Monday and directed the administration to work out details of the benefits program, including determining eligibility requirements and potential partnerships.
Alaska Airlines introduces nonstop routes with increased commitment to San Diego, Portland and Hawaiʻi
Alaska Airlines is introducing 13 new nonstop routes beginning next spring, including a range of flights from key hubs in San Diego and Portland. The airline has also added two new destinations to its route map, deepened its commitment to Hawai‘i with additional flights and solidified its role as Santa Rosa-Sonoma’s No. 1 carrier in the heart of California Wine Country.
Kamehameha Schools face legal challenge over long-standing admissions policy
Students for Fair Admissions, a Virginia-based group, filed the lawsuit this week on behalf of two anonymous non-Hawaiian families, arguing that Kamehameha’s “race-based admissions policy is illegal.”
Dark Skies fall upon Pacific Missile Range Facility with mission to protect fledgling ʻaʻo, ʻuaʻu
It might sound ominous, but the effort behind the program with the bleak atmospheric name is anything but, saving fledgling Newell’s shearwaters and Hawaiian petrels from becoming victims of bright artificial light throwing off course on their maiden flights — and possibly lead them to their death.
Astronomers make breakthrough discovery with a new instrument on Subaru Telescope
Astronomers can now see deeper into space than ever before with a new instrument that has been installed on the Subaru Telescope on top of Maunakea.
Splish, splash, they had a blast: County hosts water education festival for Kauaʻi fifth-graders
Project WET empowers educators to engage youth and help them understand water so they can solve local and global challenges.
Youth invited to engage in climate education, discussions and activities
Climate forum and summit at Capitol in Honolulu hope to inspire youth to take action and get involved to help make sure Hawaiʻi can be healthy, safe and affordable in the future.
