Hawai‘i News

Toastmasters District 49 announces its upcoming conference, “People. Passion. Purpose.” — an event that promises to inspire attendees with informative keynote speakers and educational recognitions.

The CDC’s announcement also simplifies vaccination schedules to allow bivalent vaccines to be used for primary vaccination series, as well as boosters.

The Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act creates a temporary, five-year safe harbor protection for veterans who use medical marijuana, and directs the VA to research how medical marijuana could help veterans better manage chronic pain and reduce opioid abuse.

The University of Hawaiʻi’s Shidler College of Business’ School of Travel Industry Management raised more than $420,000 during its 21st annual Celebrate a Legacy in Tourism gala; these funds will support future business leaders in the travel industry.

Hawaii Supreme Court Justice Sabrina S. McKenna has been honored with the prestigious 2023 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement award.

On Kaua‘i, a drug take-back site will be located at the Kaua‘i Police Department parking lot in Līhu‘e.

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority will provide funding support to programs that will perpetuate and preserve Hawaiian culture and natural resources.

The University of Hawaiʻi is now accepting applications for its Clinical Research Professional Certificate Program, designed for those seeking a new career path in clinical research.

he settlement, which covers 13,500 teachers represented by the union, was announced on April 17 by Gov. Josh Green, Department of Education Superintendent Keith Hayashi and Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association president Osa Tui, Jr.

The resolution recognizes local news as a public good that serves an essential function in democracy.

Kalani Pe’a and his band will be joined by special guests including Nāpua Greig and Hālau Nā Lei Kaumaka O Uka, and many more.

The sudden drop in visitors to one of the world’s most popular snorkeling spots provided scientists with a unique opportunity.

To celebrate the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, a Royal Parade that drew thousands took place in Downtown Hilo with high school bands, hālaus, paniolos, princesses, organizations and more.

The three-day competition started Thursday with Miss Aloha Hula and continued on Friday with Kahiko (ancient) hula. The event culminated with the ‘auana (modern) performances on Saturday.

Wāhine and kāne dancers from 23 hālau took the stage Friday on the first night of group competition at Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium in Hilo on the Big Island.

Kaiwi, a Hawaiian monk seal, gave birth to her fifth pup on April 14 at Kaimana Beach in Waikīkī, Oʻahu. 

A 21-year-old from from Oʻahu won the Miss Aloha Hula 2023 at the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, making it a three-peat for her hālau Ka La ‘Onohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e.

Agnes Renee Leihiwahiwaikapolionāmakua Thronas Brown, who dances with Oʻahu hālau Ka Lā ʻŌnohi Mai O Haʻehaʻe, won the title of Miss Aloha Hula 2023 on Thursday during the first night of competition for the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival on the Big Island.

Medical and economic researchers developed profiles to discover higher rates of risk among Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.

To reveal the subsurface structures beneath Kīlauea’s summit region, researches this month will begin a collaborative Kīlauea Seismic Imaging Project.