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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.

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.

Freelance court interpreters are paid a minimum $35 an hour; completion of the 2-day workshop is required.

The number of nonfarm jobs available throughout the state also increased by 7,400 from December 2024 to December 2025.

Interim guidance from Hawaiʻi Department of Education sets clearer, statewide approach as long-term Hawaiian language immersion program planning continues.

The university’s commitment to keeping education within reach is most evident at its community colleges, which received a “Leading” rating for affordability, with the index finding that the average 2-year student in Hawaiʻi needs to work only 9 hours per week to cover the net price of attendance, while low-income students require just 6 hours per week.

Purpose of the Hawai‘i Democrat’s visits was to discuss Impact of federal funding and consequences of President Donald Trump’s policies

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.

The 3-month business development program from February through April designed to support Native Hawaiian micro and small business owners with tools, guidance and mentorship focused on branding, marketing and business growth.

Transportation officials said the closures are needed to reconstruct existing pavement on the Hanalei side of the bridge.

With the State of Hawaiʻi having to try to make up for billions in federal cuts and actions to maintain services, Gov. Josh Green said he proposes no changes to tax cuts in 2026 but would ask to pause cuts for 2027-2029.

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority invests in locally driven initiatives that heal, restore and reconnect people with place.

Schools, public agencies, churches and private nonprofit organizations can apply to be Summer Food Service Program sponsors; organizations receive reimbursements for serving healthy meals and snacks at approved sites to children and teenagers, 18 years old and younger.

Members of the Kaua‘i House delegation will be taking leadership roles on the House floor and in committees, including House Speaker Nadine Nakamura and Majority Floor Leader Dee Morikawa.

“I wanted to come out here this year and start hot and not work my way into the season,” said reigning Charles Schwab Cup winner and PGA TOUR Champions Player of the Year Stewart Cink after his victory in the tour’s 2026 season opener.

Goal is to protect Hawaiian law, history and future generations; the case also is now even more significant considering the recent American invasion of Venezuela, threat to invade Colombia, Cuba and Mexico and threat to annex Greenland.

The association included in its 2026 legislative priorities proposed measures to establish statewide gun buyback programs and raise public awareness efforts along with better implementation of the state’s gun violence protective order law.

Five of the university flagship campus subject areas placed in the top 1% around the globe while another four garnered 2% honors in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject.

Small particles of volcanic glass strands called Pele’s hair and ash could be remobilized in areas downwind of the two eruptive vents at the Big Island volcano; widespread tephra fall also was reported in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and surrounding areas, including communities to the north.

The Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts will select the grantee with the federal funding part of the America 250 celebration.