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Hawaiʻi-based climate projects receive $5.5M from USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded over $5.5 million in Conservation Innovation Grants to Hawaiʻi-based projects. The University of Hawaiʻi received the largest grant, totaling over $2 million. The USDA awarded the money for the testing and research of the use of AI-enhanced irrigation systems at 14 farms.
Maui wildfire survivors begin moving in to Laʻikū temporary housing project in Lahaina
The first four tenants have moved into newly completed units in the La‘ikū temporary housing project along Lahainaluna Road, Gov. Josh Green, M.D., announced. Construction of this housing reflects a partnership between Governor Green’s Administration including the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) and the Hawaiʻi Department of Education (DOE), as well as the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) and the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation (HCF) Maui Strong Fund. That survivors have already moved into the first units, is another positive stride forward for community members who lost homes in the devastating historic Maui wildfires of Aug. 8, 2023.
Hope Services opens new respite house for unsheltered in Hilo
Hope Services Hawaii has a number of new projects underway on the Big Island, addressing the needs of the unhoused. Hope Services opens new respite house for unsheltered in Hilo. Hope Services Hawaii has a number of new projects underway on the Big Island, addressing the needs of the unhoused.
Father of Parkland school shooting victim speaks at Hawaii Threat Assessment Conference
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The University of Hawaii-West Oahu campus hosted its third annual Hawaii Threat Assessment Conference to discuss and learn how to recognize warning signs of societal threats. The conference, which took place July 17 through 19, featured both local and national expert speakers offering a collaborative and community-based...
Punihei Lipe selected to lead systemwide Native Hawaiian initiative
Kaiwipunikauikawēkiu Punihei Lipe has been named the new director of the University of Hawaiʻi Hawaiʻi Papa O Ke Ao (HPOKA) and will lead the initiative to advance the 10-campus system’s commitment to becoming an Indigenous-serving and Indigenous-centered institution. Lipe’s appointment was made by President David Lassner...
Watch Carrie Underwood Smash an Incredible Cover of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” for Sold-Out Hawaii Crowd
“Don’t Stop Believe’” by Journey is a notoriously difficult song to cover effectively. But country star Carrie Underwood has clearly been perfecting her karaoke chops lately. This past weekend, Underwood performed her first shows ever in Hawaii to a sold-out crowd. The audience at The Blaisdell Center...
Honolulu Police Seek Community's Help to Identify Ewa Beach Attempted Kidnapping Suspect
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are reaching out to the community, seeking help in identifying a man who is wanted for an attempted kidnapping in the Ewa Beach area. The incident, which took place on Sunday, July 21, involved two young girls who were reportedly approached by this individual, as reported by Honolulu Police Department.
TRACKING BUD | Bud becomes a post-tropical remnant low
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Bud has failed to produce any organized deep convection near its low-level center during the last 18 hours or so. Therefore, it no longer satisfies the criteria of a tropical cyclone, and Bud is being designated as a post-tropical cyclone with this advisory. Bud will move...
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