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Wailea Community Association helps hundreds of Maui nursing students
Since 2020, the Wailea Community Association (WCA) has been changing the lives of hundreds of University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Nursing Program students. With nearly $300,000 in donations, including almost $100,000 this year alone, the WCA’s support has been crucial in ensuring that students can obtain their nursing credentials without financial strain.
Future of Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund under consideration
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Rising condo and property insurance rates remain a continuing issue in Hawaii. Previous disasters, including the Maui wildfires have escalated insurance prices and many renters are reportedly facing significantly higher costs. As rates go up, some people are not getting renewed - 100% coverage is needed.
Pearl City Foundation Summer Intersession Finale 2024
Congratulations to Pearl City Foundation Director Naomi Tully-Ungacta and her staff for a very successful and fun 2024 Summer Intersession Finale held Friday night at the Momilani Community Center in Pearl City. Family, friends and community VIP’s joined the Pearl City Foundation and Intersession Leaders for a great time filled...
Another round of bidding to remove Falls of Clyde from Honolulu Harbor
The vessel Falls of Clyde may be one step closer to leaving Honolulu Harbor. Another round of bidding is now open on removing the historic ship, which was built nearly 150 years ago in Scotland. The ship has a long history in Hawaiʻi and is the last surviving iron-hulled sailing...
Day 2 of the Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition & Festival
HONOLULU (HI Now) - The Kalihi-Pālama Culture & Arts Society, Inc. is proud to present the 2024 Queen Lili’uokalani Keiki Hula Competition on July 25, 26 & 27, 2024 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center. The public is invited to attend as more than 500 young hula dancers compete in the world’s longest-running keiki hula event. The dancers, ages 6 to 12, represent 18 hula hālau from O’ahu, Maui, Kaua’i, and Hawaiʻi Island.
Excel Health redefines the experience of aging
HONOLULU (HI Now) - Discover Excel Health in Honolulu, where the blend of compassionate care and cutting-edge medical expertise creates a haven for patient well-being. With a commitment to personalized treatments tailored to individual needs, their medical team bring years of experience and a dedication to excellence. Excel Health has...
12 UH athletes to compete in Paris Olympics
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa will be well represented at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Thirteen current, former and future Rainbow Warriors and Rainbow Wahine will participate at the 2024 Paris Olympics—12 athletes and one coach. The 12 athletes match the highest total for UH in any...
In memoriam: Korean studies trailblazing historian, visionary builder
Hugh Hi-Woong Kang—emeritus professor at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, a trailblazing Korea historian in the U.S., a visionary builder of the Korean studies discipline, and a loving partner, father and grandfather—died on July 16, at the age of 92, in South Korea. As a...
UH Hilo women’s basketball earns WBCA Academic Special Mention
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo women’s basketball team once again received recognition for academic excellence by earning a Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Academic Special Mention for the 2023–24 school year. The Vulcans posted a 3.40 team grade point average to land in the top 70...
UH Mānoa men’s golfers named Cobolt Golf All-America Scholars
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa men’s golfers Josh Hayashida, Kolbe Irei and Tyler Ogawa were named to the 2023–24 NCAA Division I Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars list. Ogawa, a junior from Honolulu, made the list for the second consecutive year while Irei, a senior from Honolulu, was selected for the second time after being named to the list in 2021–22 while a member of UC Irvine men’s golf team. For Hayashida, it was his first distinction.
4 Rainbow Wahine sailors earn academic accolades
Four members of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa sailing team were named to the Intercollegiate Sailing Association’s (ICSA) All-Academic Team for 2023–24. Vivian Bonsager, Malia Johnson, Anna Kalabukhova and Mercy Tangredi were among the 290 sailors selected nationally for their accomplishments both on the water and in the classroom.
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