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White House taps UH, others to prepare for Pacific’s future
The University of Hawaiʻi is part of a new Pacific initiative focused on regional collaboration among emerging leaders in the Pacific in vital areas including natural resource economics and management, climate resilience, sustainable food systems, renewable energy development, water security, waste management, and more. The University of the South...
Marine Protected Areas producing more ‘trophy-size’ fish
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are having a positive spillover effect, producing more “trophy-size” fish just outside of the fully protected areas, and the effect is growing stronger over time. That’s according to research led by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa scientists at the Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) published in Science Advances. The research provides the first global assessment of the benefits of MPAs. “Trophy-size” refers to fish that are exceptionally long or heavy and are considered a rare, prized catch.
Kaua‘i Shrimp acquired by O‘ahu-based company Aloun Farms
Kauaʻi Shrimp has been acquired by O‘ahu-based company Aloun Farms, bringing ownership of the Kekaha business into the state of Hawaiʻi while preserving its 31 local jobs. Until now, Kauaʻi Shrimp has most recently been owned by Netherlands-based corporation Hendrix Genetics. Kaua‘i Shrimp produces over half a million pounds of Pacific white leg shrimp every year on its 238-acre farm on the West Side of the Garden Isle. The shrimp – which are shipped fresh, chilled or frozen – are locally grown, harvested, processed and packaged.
USGS urges vigilance amid new unrest at Kilauea volcano, but says there is no active eruption underway
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Scientists are keeping a close eye on Kilauea and a new pulse of seismic activity. Although the volcano is not erupting, the USGS says the summit has been steadily deflating, which is a sign that magma is on the move. Activity is in the upper East Rift...
Luggage pileup at Honolulu airport caused by technical issue
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Travelers were urged to arrive earlier at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) after issues caused a messy luggage pileup Monday morning. Those arriving at the airport’s Terminal One walked in to find tall stacks of luggage at check in. Fliers told NewsNation affiliate KHON2 they were notified of a technical issue with the baggage handling system.
Japanese law leaders visit UH law school, discuss programs
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa welcomed a delegation of 30 distinguished lawyers, executive leaders and their spouses from the Japan Federation of Bar Associations (JFBA) on July 22. Professor Mark Levin, director of the UH Mānoa Center for Japanese Studies and director of the William S. Richardson...
Prosecutors ‘not concerned’ about crime boss Mike Miske’s plan to appeal
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Federal prosecutors said Hawaii is safer with the destruction of the Miske organized crime enterprise. But Miske’s attorney says he will appeal the convictions. Wednesday’s verdict by the jury, that Miske should forfeit almost all of his personal and business assets, comes after almost seven months...
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