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WATCH: Schatz says Hegseth’s immaturity, incompetence are lethal combination on battlefield

U.S. senator and Hawai‘i Democrat says in remarks on Senate floor that war is not something in which to revel, speaks to how secretary of Defense reckless and unlawful theory of action is costing the United States in conflict with Iran.

New Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services online training for mandated reporters now available

Mandated reporters play a vital role in safeguarding children and at-risk people; the new online program is a comprehensive and accessible resource designed to ensure people required by law to report suspected abuse or neglect have the knowledge and tools necessary to carry out this critical responsibility.

Kaua‘i 4-year-old Seeley Borges proves ‘you can make it through anything’

Seeley, Hawai‘i’s 2026 Children’s Miracle Network Champion for Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, was a newborn when she was diagnosed with an aggressive blood and bone marrow cancer and having to endure a treatment regimen that would have tested even the toughest adult to save her life.

State: Don’t fall for unpaid traffic ticket scams

Several scam text messages have been making the rounds claiming to be from a “Hawai‘i Department of Motor Vehicles” regarding unpaid traffic violations or tolls.

Legendary Hawaiian supergroup Nā ‘Ōiwi’s 2001 masterpiece ‘Crossroads’ to make music streaming debut

Featuring the late Dennis Kamakahi, this intergenerational masterpiece finally arrives March 13 — for the first time since its original release — on all major digital platforms.

New study: Mental health crisis after 2023 Maui wildfires extends beyond burn zones

“These findings show that the wildfire’s psychological toll is not confined to the areas that burned,” said the study’s lead author and University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization professor Ruben Juarez in a release about the study’s findings. “The social and economic disruption — especially housing instability and income disruption — is driving much of the distress we see across the community.”

New Red Cross data show multigenerational portrait of volunteers in Pacific Islands Region

One Hawaiʻi family embodies the trend, showing how service shared across generations is shaping the future of Red Cross volunteerism; demographic estimates show people of all ages — from Gen Z to the Silent Generation — help make up the nearly 1,900 volunteers who support the American Red Cross in the Pacific Islands Region.

University of Hawaiʻi offers third free cybersecurity clinic for small businesses

‘Most small businesses don’t realize they’re a target until it’s too late,’ said University of Hawaiʻi Kapi‘olani Community College assistant professor of information technology and cybersecurity and session lead David Stevens in announcing the clinic. ‘You don’t need a big budget to protect yourself, but you do need to know where your risks are.’

Hawaiʻi Senate preserves tax cuts for working families

State lawmakers must look inward, however, and ensure the state is living within its means before asking taxpayers to do the same; So while taking this action, they acknowledge revenues are declining as state costs for many programs rise because of action by U.S. Congress.

State Land Department divisions urge caution outside, on water because of severe weather

Outdoor recreation — including camping, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, etc. — and boating or other water activities during inclement weather put not only yourself but first responders at greater risk in an emergency.

Kauaʻi Coffee Co. delays layoffs while land lease negotiations continue

Kauaʻi Coffee Co. said it remains operational and open to the public while it continues to negotiate a new land lease to replace the one that is set to expire on March 28.

Kupu seeks stewards to educate and maintain trails in conservation areas

Kupu, a conservation and sustainability nonprofit, is accepting applications for stewards, who educate visitors and maintain trails for natural, cultural areas.

Data in Hawai‘i shows drop in number of fatal traffic crashes so far in 2026

This decline comes after the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation launched its statewide 2026 Safe Roads Challenge in January, which turns traffic safety into a game with a free safe driving app.

Expected storm to Hawaiian Islands prompts Gov. Green to issue emergency proclamation

The storm is expected to affect Kauaʻi and Oʻahu first, with conditions expanding across the rest of the state through the weekend.

Hollywood returns to Hawaiʻi with multiple productions filming here in 2026

Hawaiʻi’s film and television industry is having a big year in 2026, with three major productions being filmed in the Aloha State.

Outrigger canoe paddling provides lifelong health and culture, UH study says

The study found paddling connects people to their health, ancestors, environment and sense of purpose.

Making waves: Big Island 18-year-old strives to compete at highest level of competitive sailing

Gavin Vasilescu, 18, is preparing for crucial competitions this month in Southern California, where he hopes to excel at the national level and inspire more Hawaiʻi sailors to compete nationally.

Helmsley Charitable Trust grant funds CPR equipment for Hawai‘i Pacific Health facilities

Officially known as the Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System, or LUCAS, the devices provide consistent and uninterrupted chest compressions even in challenging circumstances, such as during a patient’s transport to a medical center or when CPR is needed for an extended period.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration breakthroughs abundant in 2025

The agency’s data advanced space weather warnings, made water safer, protected right whales, and much more.

Laughter with a purpose: BRAVE Hawaiʻi presents Comedy for a Cause stand-up series

Comedy for a Cause unites humor and heart to support positive community change through anti-bullying awareness and youth empowerment nonprofit BRAVE Hawaiʻi’s programs for youth and families throughout the state.
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