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Hawaiʻi Pacific Health, Kamehameha Schools reaffirm commitment to improve Hawaiʻi’s well-being
The two organizations renewed a partnership that started 6 years ago aimed at working collaboratively to leverage their collective strengths in health care and education to create healthier communities throughout the state.
Case introduces measure to strengthen economic partnerships with Pacific Islands
The U.S. congressman from the state’s 1st Congressional District, which encompasses all of Honolulu, says his bill responds directly to the goals of Pacific Islands in regard to economic advancement and stronger ties with the United States.
Unsettled, wet weather to persist through today, possibly into part of Friday
Kaua‘i County remains under a flood watch until 6 p.m. today, but that could be extended, according to National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu; high surf advisory for north, west shorelines of the island and Ni‘ihau also remains in effect, as well as a small craft advisory for waters around the Garden Isle, with seas of 10 to 12 feet forecast.
Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union now accepting 2026-27 scholarship applications
The credit union has $100,000 in scholarships available; deadline to apply is Feb. 26, 2026.
Turf wars: New UH research finds tiger sharks vs. seabirds cause habitat shifts of other sharks
“This study highlights the far-reaching impact of seabirds, showing they can shape the movements of top predators like tiger sharks, which then ripple through the entire food web,” said principal investigator at Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology Shark Lab and study co-author Carl Meyer.
Be on alert: Nēnē nesting season underway
Natural Resources division at Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kekaha issues safety reminder as the native Hawaiian geese become more active near roadways and around installation facilities; nesting season runs from September to April.
‘A clear roadmap’: Mayor Kawakami signs Kaua‘i Climate Adaptation and Action Plan
The plan is Kaua‘i County’s first comprehensive strategy focused on climate change, laying out clear strategies to help the Garden Isle respond to climate impacts, protect vulnerable communities and reduce emissions — in line with the Kaua‘i County General Plan.
UH researchers find life expectancy declined less than nation in Hawaiʻi during COVID-19
University of Hawaiʻi researchers note that Hawaiʻi’s better outcomes underscore the effectiveness of early public health interventions, strong community engagement and high vaccine uptake.
U.S. Coast Guard rescues 2 men from life raft near Molokaʻi after vessel begins taking on water
An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point on Oʻahu located the men, safely hoisted them and brought them ashore to the air station in Kapolei, Oʻahu, the afternoon of Dec. 17.
$210K OHA grant supports fellowship through E Ala E Hawaiian Cultural Center
The fellowship program is aimed at young Native Hawaiian adults and based in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan region, equipping them with mentorship, cultural grounding, professional development and opportunities to serve their community at the national level.
Get your tickets now for Hawaiʻi Community Lending’s 2nd annual Hui Waiwai
Event is slated from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 22, 2026, at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu; attending and supporting the event is one way community members can help the organization fulfill its mission.
Discoveries from Big Island’s Mauna Kea reveal hidden worlds around accelerating stars
Groundbreaking research from W. M. Keck Observatory and Subaru Telescope highlight continued leadership in imaging new worlds by Big Island’s Mauna Kea.
Moore Foundation grant aimed at helping next gen scientists tackle urgent issues, more
The $2 million grant supports a University of Hawaiʻi program that will support 11 postdoctoral scholars from 2025 to 2028 who will work in astronomy, oceanography, life sciences, geophysics, atmospheric science and other fields vital to Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region.
HOKU PAC launches to elect inclusive, equality-driven leaders throughout Hawaiʻi
The political action committee will work to elect leaders who advance equality, protect civil rights and ensure all people — regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or background — can live with dignity, safety and respect.
REMINDER: Southbound traffic to be detoured through Hanamāʻulu town overnight
Crews will be working on Kapule Highway between Kῡhiō Highway (Highway 56) and Ahukini Road. There will be a lane shift to the mauka shoulder while concrete barriers are set on the makai side of the highway.
UH Cancer Center studies point to smarter ‘next-step’ use of antibody-drug treatment
University of Hawaiʻi researchers found that switching the type of drug attached to the antibody in breast cancer treatments could restore benefit after resistance.
Hawai‘i State Junior Golf Association Tour Championship winners announced
A total of 53 junior golfers from throughout the state teed up at The Club at Kukui‘ula on Kaua‘i for the final event of tour.
‘I just gobbled it all up’: Hawai‘i public school students get special ‘uala treat
Sweet potato bread part of the breakfast menu at 127 participating schools throughout the state made with locally sourced purple Okinawan sweet potato; nearly 1,700 pounds were distributed to the schools.
Alexander & Baldwin to go private in $2.3B definitive merger agreement
Shareholders to receive $21.20 per share in cash, representing a 40% premium to closing price earlier this month; merger expected to close during the first quarter of 2026.
Schatz votes to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits to protect people’s health care
Senate Republicans, however, who have the majority, rejected the measure; the vote came after Schatz earlier during the week took to the Senate floor, saying President Donald Trump “is making people poorer, and he’s doing it on purpose,” in remarks about about various ways he said Trump is increasing prices of everything in the daily lives of Americans.
