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Medical school welcomes Dean Sam Shomaker
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) welcomed Sam Shomaker as its sixth dean on July 1. Shomaker is a 1986 JABSOM graduate and former vice dean from 2000 to 2005 and interim dean from 2005 to 2006. He returns to the UH medical school after leading the Austin campus for the University of Texas Medical Branch and the Texas A&M Health Science Center.
Honolulu mayor signs law limiting gifts over $50 for city employees
Honolulu city employees, lawmakers and board members can no longer receive gifts worth over $50. Previously, gifts under $200 were allowed. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi hoped that lowering the limit would give the public more confidence in the government. " I cringe every time I hear people talk about corrupt politicians....
How the Ala Moana-Kakaako-Sheridan is Becoming More Affordable For Hawaii Residents
Honolulu (KHON2) – The urban communities of Ala Moana and Kakaako are one of the most popular neighborhoods in Honolulu making it a great location for future homebuyers. According to Scott Saiki, State Representative, District 25, the Ala Moana-Kakaako-Sheridan area is a community filled with high rises, in which residents are concerned about the same kinds of issues that other residents think are important.
Former UH linebacker Tavai gets extension with Patriots
Former University of Hawaii star Jahlani Tavai has reportedly agreed to terms on a new deal with the New England Patriots. The 27 year old linebacker earned a three-year contract extension worth $15 million with a maximum value of $21 million, according to reports by ESPN and the NFL Network. Tavai, was set to become […]
Four Hawaii high school students join global journalists at Manila conference
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Among 350 global journalists at the East-West Center international media conference in the Philippines last week were four high school students on a study tour hosted by the Pacific Asian Affairs Council, a nonprofit geared to increase young people’s awareness of world issues. HNN caught up...
Certain reef fish provide insight to surviving climate change
As Earth’s climate changes, current scientific models predict that by 2050, coral reef fishes could shrink by 14–39% due to elevated temperatures. However, a team of researchers have uncovered surprising survival tactics by coral reef fish who inhabit the Arabian Gulf, the warmest waters on Earth. Led by...
‘The Forgotten Cancer’ kicks off Quest for a Cure series
Everyone impacted by cancer is invited to “Quest for a Cure,” a symposium series hosted by the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, starting July 10, in Kakaʻako. The first of three monthly events, themed “Raising Awareness of Sarcoma…the Forgotten Cancer,” coincides with Sarcoma Awareness Month.
Could limu power future biorefineries? UH project explores
A limu (seaweed) native to Hawaiian waters, Dictyota sp., is gaining attention for its potential to produce compounds that have high-value ingredients in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food processing, medical and dental industries. University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers are exploring ways to establish an Indigenous limu commercial industry in the islands using the second of two $150,000 Sun Grant Western Region awards granted to Samir Khanal of the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.
Will Caron Wins Civil Beat Editoon Contest
Six weeks ago the Honolulu Civil Beat announced a contest for a political cartoonist (second item on page) to bolster the presence of editorial cartoons on their pages. And possibly earn a regular spot at the news organization. (Honolulu Civil Beat is a local digital platform that transitioned in 2016 to a 501(c)3 tax-exempt news organization.)
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