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University of Hawaiʻi campuses recognized in 2026 college rankings

UH Hilo, UH Mānoa and UH West Oʻahu were ranked among the top 1,700 4-year institutions based on 17 measures of academic quality.

Proposed law aims to correct citizenship oversight for adoptees

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono from Hawaiʻi is part of bipartisan team reintroducing the Protect Adoptees and American Families Act to grant U.S. citizenship to international adoptees legally adopted as children.

Voting open for U.S. Postal Services’ 250th anniversary Stamp Encore contest

Vote now in the U.S. Postal Service’s Stamp Encore contest to bring back a beloved stamp design and shape America’s philatelic history in time for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026.

Gov. Green traveling to New York for Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green will speak at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York on Sept. 25, highlighting community resilience through science-driven policies and climate action.

Department of Education serves classic Filipino dish for farm-to-school initiative

Using over 2,000 pounds of locally source bok choy, tinola was served to students for the first time in Department of Education schools this month.

Kauaʻi Police seek public help in search for missing 37-year-old Kyle Barrett

Kyle Barrett, 37, has been reported missing. He was last seen near Queen’s Bath on Tues. evening, wearing a white aloha shirt and dark shorts.

UH study finds gut bacteria linked to how genes switch on and off

Personalized medicine could be revolutionized by using gut microbial biomarkers and AI-driven analyses to tailor prevention and treatment to individual needs.

Sen. Schatz of Hawaiʻi to discuss clean energy legislation at climate events in New York City

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz Schatz will discuss how federal policy and private sector investment can bolster carbon dioxide removal efforts at Carbon Removal Alliance roundtable.

Cultural practitioners, chefs unite at Waipā for Eat the Invasives gala fundraiser

On Kauaiʻs North Shore, an innovative culinary event at Waipā spotlighted the fight against invasive species by transforming them into gourmet dishes.

Upcoming federal changes to SNAP program will decrease benefits to Hawaiʻi families

Households in Hawaiʻi will see a reduction in their monthly SNAP benefits staring Oct. 1 because of adjustments made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to the Thrifty Food Plan.

County of Kauaʻi warns of scam involving ʻAmerican Motor Vehicle Services Online’

Residents are urged to stay vigilant and avoid clicking any suspicious “Pay Now” links with an emerging phishing scam that targets motor vehicle payments through fraudulent emails.

Emergency action ensures access to COVID-19 vaccines in Hawaiʻi

Gov. Josh Green has issued an emergency proclamation ensuring continued public access to COVID-19 vaccines for residents aged 3 and older, despite new federal limitations.

Kamalū Road repaving to require single-lane closures

Motorists can expect closures in Kapaʻa from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 24 to Oct. 10, weather permitting.

Coordinated Hunt in Kauaʻi’s Kalalau Valley reduces feral animal population 

Kalalau Valley has struggled with feral pigs and goats, which damage native plants, cause erosion, and create public health and safety concerns for campers and hikers.

Kekaha Landfill to close to commercial haulers on Sept. 26

The closure for commercial users is required to accommodate computer upgrades at the Kekaha Landfill’s scale house.

Gov. Josh Green doles out Governor’s Awards for outstanding executive branch employees

At Pāhoa Public Library, Branch Manager Katy Tipton spearheaded numerous successful programs such as “Craft Nights,“ “Thinking Money for Kids,” “Preschool Jamboree” and “Lei Po‘o Nights.”

Maui will host Hawaiʻi’s first state championship for high school surfers next year

All five of Hawaiʻi’s interscholastic leagues will participate in surfing, after it was made an official high school sport in May when it was signed into law by Gov. Josh Green.

Two people in critical condition from single-vehicle crash into a large tree in Līhuʻe

The Kauaʻi Police Department is investigating a late-night, single-vehicle crash in Līhuʻe in which a minor was driving and speed is considered a factor.

More Kaiser Permanente union workers in Hawaiʻi authorize strike, making walkout possible

More than 2,000 Kaiser Permanente employees in Hawai‘i have authorized a strike, joining a nationwide wave of healthcare workers prepared to walk out as union contract negotiations stall before the Sept. 30 deadline.

Tennis and pickleball courts at Wailua parks to temporarily close for maintenance

Work at the Wailua parks includes repainting concrete wall separating the courts and the sideline break areas, and installing windscreens along the court fences.
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